Author Archives: LM Staff

ERC allows Visayas power distributors to stagger rate hike amid tight supply

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved requests from 26 power distribution utilities, mostly in...

Rockport Power expands retail electricity network

Rockport Power Inc., a licensed retail electricity supplier, is expanding its reach across the Philippines...

ERC clears multiple rate hikes for electric co-ops, DUs

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved multiple power rate increases sought by electric cooperatives...

U.S. grants agency approves PHL energy reform program

THE United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a government agency that provides large‑scale grants to...

Legislator calls for faster, simpler permit systems for solar rooftops

THE Department of Energy (DOE), local governments (LGUs), and distribution utilities (DUs) were urged at...

Yuchengco nears commercial run of 3 renewable energy projects

MANILA, Philippines — The Yuchengco Group remains on track toward the commercial operation of its...

AIKO eyes Southeast Asia growth with high-efficiency solar modules

AIKO is placing high-efficiency solar modules at the center of its growth strategy over the...

Mibet Energy sees mounting systems as key to unlocking difficult solar sites

As solar development expands, the next wave of projects may depend not only on photovoltaic...

ERC defends controversial move allowing private power lines in Philippines

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) defended a contentious new policy that strips the state transmission...

PH needs faster execution to hit 35% renewable target, says ERC

The Philippines should speed up its transition to clean energy to meet its target of...