The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is proposing sweeping reforms to the country’s behind-the-meter programs, seeking to speed up approvals, reduce costs, and widen consumer access to net-metering and distributed energy resources (DER)...
The Philippines’ transition toward cleaner energy has fueled growing interest in rooftop solar among households, businesses, and institutions seeking to manage electricity costs and improve energy resilience. As solar adoption accelerates, however,...
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...
A new Pulse Asia survey cited by the “Sayang Ang Araw, Gawing Mura ang Solar” campaign found that 93% of Filipinos believe rising electricity demand makes affordable rooftop solar increasingly necessary. The...
MSpectrum, Inc., the solar subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has partnered with Japan’s Tokyo Century Corporation (TC) and JFE Engineering Corporation (JFEE) to establish a joint venture aimed at expanding commercial...
Fifteen local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila are now part of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) program promoting solar energy and energy efficiency in public buildings, as six additional NCR local...
In photo: (L-R) First Gen Energy Solutions Technical Services Head Ed Del Rosario; Nilo Siongco, Jollibee Group Head of Manufacturing for the Philippines; CEBECO 2 General Manager Lowell Belcina and Technical Services...
Manila Water is accelerating its transition to renewable energy and energy-efficient operations as prolonged El Niño conditions and ongoing power supply pressures continue to drive up electricity demand and costs across the...
PLDT, Meralco, and MSpectrum join forces for smarter, sustainable, and future-ready homes for Filipinos. Leading the signing ceremony is PLDT and Meralco Chairman Manny V Pangilinan (middle) with (L-R) PLDT First Vice...
NKC Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (NKC Phils.) has tapped First Gen to build and operate a 1.84-megawatt-peak (MWp) rooftop solar power facility at its manufacturing plant in Cebu, as the company seeks to...
