Author Archives: LM Staff
World Bank flags PH’s highest electricity rates in ASEAN
End-user electricity rates in the Philippines stand among the highest in the Association of Southeast...
Lower Visayas power bills seen despite grid alerts
Amid the continued grid alerts in the region, consumers in Visayas may see lower power...
DOE cuts red tape for own-use rooftop solar systems
The Department of Energy (DOE) has simplified the process for installing rooftop solar systems used...
Spot power prices ease in July due to softening demand
ELECTRICITY PRICES on the spot market fell in July as demand softened against ample supply,...
Lawmakers weigh balanced system loss, Epira reforms
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers on Wednesday pushed for a measured review of the country’s system...
DOE simplifies rules for own-use solar panel installation
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued streamlined guidelines that aim to facilitate the safe,...
Power officials back reforms
ENERGY OFFICIALS and regulators supported removing system loss charges from electricity bills but warned against...
IIEE urges engineering-based system loss reforms under EPIRA review
The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE) called for engineering-based reforms on...
Power segment boosts Semirara Q2 earnings
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a 17-percent increase in its second-quarter net income...
Meralco upgrades smart metering system to detect power pilferage
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is continuing to enhance its Elevated Metering Transformation (EMX) system to...