Author Archives: LM Staff

Coal dev’t contract process set for streamlining

THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it plans to introduce a new type of contract...

IMF says renewable energy shift to slash Philippine power costs

Increasing the share of renewable energy in the Philippine power generation mix has the potential...

DOE cuts red tape to boost rooftop solar installation

The government has introduced new measures to expedite the nationwide rollout of its net-metering program...

Startup to deploy hydrokinetic turbines in remote areas, islands

Energy startup Saltric plans to deploy 180 units of the Marissa Turbine in Northern Luzon...

Regulator allows NPC to raise off-grid power subsidy starting February

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has authorized the National Power Corp. (NPC) to increase a...

ERC extends Meralco-First Gen supply deal to mid-2026

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a second interim extension of a power purchase...

Government speeds up LGUs’ net-metering permits

MANILA, Philippines — The government has issued rules to streamline local permits for net-metering applications...

GEA for offshore wind could take place in Q3

THE green energy auction (GEA) round for offshore wind could take place by the third...

DOE amends auction TOR for offshore wind in GEA-5

To ensure timely project execution, the Department of Energy (DOE) has tweaked the terms of...

Makati hotel taps clean energy from First Gen

Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel has tapped First Gen Corp. for the supply of renewable...