The Philippines can maximize the potential of geothermal development in the country if the Renewable Energy (Law) is exempted from the coverage of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act....
Electric cooperatives in the Negros Occidental province are moving to increase their power rates, with Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (Noceco) increasing its charges by P 0.0533 per kilowatt hour (kWh). According to...
Biomass development in the Philippines could draw billion-dollars worth of investments once harnessed, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Biomass development in the Philippines could generate 4,448 megawatts, with Palawan and...
The use of clean coal technology in food manufacturing will help keep food prices low. This according to the Industrial Group of Zamboanga Inc. (IGZI), an association of canning plants and other...
The Naga Power Plant Complex in Cebu yesterday was physically turned over and accepted by AboitizPower subsidiary Therma Power Visayas Inc. (TPVI). “Our team has taken possession of the power plant complex...
In a decision, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled that electric companies should follow all legal requirements before they disconnect and charge customers due to metering devices that were allegedly tampered with. If...
Energy Regulatory Commission Chairperson and CEO Agnes VST Devanadera applauded the recent enactment into law of R.A 11039 or “The Electric Cooperatives Resiliency Act.” “The Electric Cooperatives Resiliency Act is a welcome...
A total of 354 gasoline stations and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) outlets were found in violation of industry rules of the downstream sector. In a focused inspection by the Department of Energy...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) needs at least P 25 billion to finalize the rural electrification project which will cover 2.4 million households nationwide. The government needs about P 5.2 billion to...
The National Power Corp. (Napocor) filed a petition with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for an additional P0.0768/kWh in the universal charge for missionary electrification (UCME) next year. The government-owned firm is...
