July 15, 2026
DOE resumes WTE auction, raises target to 400 MW
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DOE resumes WTE auction, raises target to 400 MW

  • by Rafael Benedicto
  • July 13, 2026

The Department of Energy (DOE) has lifted the suspension of the Special Auction Round for Waste-to-Energy (WTE) projects under the Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP), allowing auction activities to resume immediately under...

Basic Energy eyes PHP 1.5-B CAPEX for renewables push
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Basic Energy eyes PHP 1.5-B CAPEX for renewables push

  • by Rafael Benedicto
  • July 10, 2026

Basic Energy Corporation (BEC) is looking at around PHP 1.5 billion in capital expenditures (CAPEX) for 2026 as it advances its renewable energy, energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and retail electricity supply...

AdventEnergy to supply clean power to 153 Chinabank branches
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AdventEnergy to supply clean power to 153 Chinabank branches

  • by Rafael Benedicto
  • July 10, 2026

AdventEnergy, the retail electricity supply arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), will aggregate and supply clean power to 153 China Banking Corporation (Chinabank) branches, covering more than 30% of the bank’s branch...

ERC honors SNAP-Benguet for Binga hydro plant performance
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ERC honors SNAP-Benguet for Binga hydro plant performance

  • by Rafael Benedicto
  • July 10, 2026

SNAP-Benguet’s Binga hydroelectric power plant has been recognized by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for operational excellence, underscoring the growing emphasis on reliability and plant performance as the Philippines strengthens its power...

June power rates rise 9% despite consumer relief measures
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June power rates rise 9% despite consumer relief measures

  • by Rafael Benedicto
  • July 7, 2026

Average residential electricity rates rose by 9% in June despite lower transmission charges and regulatory relief measures, bringing household power prices closer to levels seen during the 2022 to 2023 global energy...