The Philippines needs to finalize legal framework for the development of nuclear technology as a national power source, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said. “A strong national framework on nuclear power must be...
Solar Philippines reportedly submitted the lowest rate to supply Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) with 50 megawatts (MW) of supply. The company has yet to disclose its price since it will still undergo...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to issue a new policy that will enforce stringent monitoring of petroleum products as part of its initiative protect the interest of consumers. The new policy is pursuant...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced today a decrease in its electricity rates worth P 0.5436 per kilowatt hour (kWh) for the month of May. The adjustment this month brings the overall rate...
Four 600-kilowatt (kW) additional generating sets (gensets) were inaugurated on Wednesday for the power facilities of San Vicente and El Nido. Alfredo R. Zabala of National Power Corporation (Napocor) Palawan Operations Division...
Department of Energy Assistant Secretary Redentor Delola guaranteed that the country has “enough reserves” even if a number of power plants in Luzon are scheduled to go offline. Pagbilao 1 (367.5 MW)...
The Sabang Renewable Energy Corp. (SERC) will put up the country’s first hybrid-powered micro-grid in Sabang, Palawan that looks to cut down diesel consumption and generate savings on rural electrification. SREC has...
The Aklan Electric Cooperative Inc. (Akelco) is renegotiating the existing bilateral contracts with its Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to alleviate the swell of the utility’s power rates due to Boracay’s expected drop...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched an information campaign on the proposed Uniform Monthly Electricity Bill Format as part of its commitment to empowering consumers. This aims to inform consumers on...
The National Electrification Administration is calling on electric cooperatives (ECs) to fast-track rural electrification initiatives amid ‘threats’ of government letting in third-party power providers enter their franchise areas. NEA administrator Edgardo Masongsong...
