Author Archives: LM Staff
Meralco rates rise in April as peso depreciation drives higher power costs
Electricity rates increased this April as the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) implemented a price increase...
ERC sets fixed P6/kWh rate for coal power amid crisis
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has set a fixed price of P6,000 per megawatt-hour (MWh),...
ERC rushes to stabilize electricity supply, prices
THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) is accelerating its decision-making process involving critical power deals meant...
Focus on oil prices misses deeper issue: import-dependent power system
As Congress convenes a rare joint House and Senate hearing on the country’s ongoing energy...
ERC clarifies orders on bid of SMC units to recover cost
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday clarified earlier rulings on how the units of...
Higher power rates loom in April on higher WESM costs
Electricity consumers across Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao should brace for higher bills this month...
ASEAN energy crisis drives coal return—but solar seen cheaper
Southeast Asia’s latest energy price shock is pushing utilities back toward coal, but new analysis...
Maharlika backs proposal to tap fund for energy diversification
MAHARLIKA Investment Corp. (MIC) said it is open to a proposal raised during a House...
Meralco urges action on Batangas, GenSan power plans
MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) is urging electric cooperatives in Batangas and General Santos (GenSan) City...
TotalEnergies, Masdar seal USD 2.2-B Asia renewables partnership
Global energy firm TotalEnergies and Abu Dhabi-based clean energy developer Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy...