Author Archives: LM Staff

Pioneer incentives eyed for waste-to-energy projects

THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is looking to grant incentives for pioneering waste-to-energy (WTE) projects,...

DoE clarifies coal moratorium rules; allows new capacity only in exceptional cases

THE Department of Energy (DoE) has clarified the implementation of its coal moratorium policy, saying...

PH eyes carbon credit trade with Singapore, Japan, Europe

The Philippines is seeking to establish bilateral or multilateral trade of carbon credits with Singapore,...

NEA’s loans to electric cooperatives hit P1.98 billion in third quarter

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) said at least 32 electric cooperatives (ECs) across Luzon, Visayas...

AdventEnergy to supply 13.8 MW of electricity to DITO cell tower

AdventEnergy, the retail electricity supply arm of Aboitiz Power Corp., has agreed to supply 13.8...

PHL hoping to advance regional power grid plan at ASEAN summit

THE PHILIPPINES will seek to start discussions on an ASEAN-wide electricity grid when it chairs...

Meralco, NGCP differ on transmission charge as rates rise this month

Despite slight drop in the national grid’s power charges, Metro Manila consumers will still see...

EPI unit service contract revoked

Mindoro Geothermal Power Corp. (MGPC), a subsidiary of Emerging Power Inc. (EPI), said on Wednesday...

NGCP: Transmission rates down in October

MANILA – Overall power transmission rates for end consumers will be lower this October, after...

Philippines needs over P100 billion for smart grids

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines needs $1.79 billion (around P104 billion) in smart grid investments...