Author Archives: LM Staff
Philippines can achieve energy independence through local governments leading the way
The ongoing 2026 energy crisis highlighted once again the Philippines’ vulnerability to external shocks due...
Tropical Hut taps First Gen for power
TROPICAL Hut Food Market Inc. (Tropical Hut) has tapped the First Gen Group (First Gen)...
ACEN RES supplies 23 Conti’s, Wendy’s stores with renewable power
Conti’s Bakeshop & Restaurant and Wendy’s Philippines are shifting 23 stores to 100% renewable energy...
SMC wants Agus-Pulangi hydro
San Miguel Corp. has submitted an unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Plant Complex...
Battery-powered facilities to ease Visayas grid power alerts soon
LIPA CITY, Batangas – Battery-powered facilities intended to boost the Visayas power supply are expected...
DOE: P60 billion needed to de-risk full PH geothermal potential
The Department of Energy said it would need around P60 billion to de-risk the country’s...
Terra Solar commercial ops start via PSA with Meralco
TERRA Solar Phase 1 has started commercial operations for its 600 megawatt alternating current (MWac)...
DOE seeks to end Visayas grid alerts before Christmas
The Department of Energy aims to end the red and yellow power alerts in the...
Exec cites need for dependable plants, additional generating capacity
MANDAUE CITY—MGEN, the power generation arm of the Meralco Group, said it is prioritizing reliability...
Senator urges DOE, PNOC to expedite permit process for strategic oil reserve
THE government should fast-track administrative measures for the realization of a Philippine Oil Reserve, the...