Author Archives: LM Staff

Dimalanta’s final push: ERC chief eyes household power choice roadmap

Outgoing Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta is pushing to accelerate plans that would...

DOE receives P57-M from PCSO for RE projects

MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) has received PHP57.4 million from the Philippine Charity...

Meralco works to restore power in monsoon-hit areas

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said it is working to restore electricity to customers affected by...

S&P upgrades Meralco outlook to ‘positive,’ affirms ‘BBB’ rating

S&P GLOBAL RATINGS has affirmed Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) credit rating at “BBB” and revised...

Alternergy open to any official review of GSIS investments

MANILA – Publicly-listed renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corporation on Tuesday expressed willingness to cooperate...

MGen to build 49-MW battery energy storage in Cebu

MERALCO POWERGEN CORP. (MGen), the power generation arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), is set...

First Philippine Industrial Park shifts 21 facilities to renewable power under RAP

BATANGAS — Lopez-led economic zone (ecozone) developer First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) has joined the...

Consortium cites gains from Laguna power plant’s privatization

MANILA – Privatization of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plants will greatly benefit consumers, and...

Power transmission lines unscathed by ‘Crising,’ says NGCP

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said Monday its transmission lines were unaffected...

First Gen unit secures P15-B loan for Casecnan

FRESH RIVER LAKES CORP. (FRLC), the operator of the 165-megawatt (MW) Casecnan hydroelectric power plant...