Author Archives: LM Staff
Philippines advances nuclear power tender framework
The Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing rules for the competitive procurement of the Philippines’...
Exporters tap renewable energy to cut costs, boost competitiveness
EXPORT-ORIENTED companies are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions to manage electricity costs and strengthen...
Expedite OK of petroleum reserve system, solons told
LAWMAKERS urged Congress on Thursday to promptly pass legislation establishing the Philippine Strategic Petroleum Reserve...
ADB sees strong potential for energy-saving insurance in Philippines
The Philippines has strong potential to adopt energy savings insurance (ESI), which could help businesses...
PH solar projects that did not take off
Solar farms are exotic renewable energy options that are eco-friendly and, in the long run,...
ERC standardizes ‘other charges’ on electricity bills
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has standardized the “Other Charges” that distribution utilities (DUs) can...
ERC tightens approval rules for electric meters used in billing
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has consolidated and updated its rules on type approval for...
EPIRA at 25: The distribution utilities
The Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA, RA 9136) turned 25 years old...
ERC OKs grid link for Solaris’ PHP 2.37-B Ajuy solar plant in Iloilo
The Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Jin Navitas Solaris, Inc.’s (JNSI) bid to build and...
MGEN, VITRO study renewable-powered data center development
MERALCO POWERGEN Corp. (MGEN) and VITRO REIT, Inc. have agreed to study the development of...