Author Archives: LM Staff
DOE fast tracks net metering applications
THE Department of Energy (DOE) has moved to fast-track net metering applications, requiring distribution utilities...
DOE, DOJ activate anti-hoarding task force
THE Department of Energy (DOE)—Department of Justice (DOJ) Task Force will reconvene to jointly enforce...
PCO warns vs fake news on energy supply, pricing
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Sunday warned the public against spreading fake news about...
Energy security is national security – and it starts at the subnational level
The war in the Middle East is being fought with weapons, but its wider consequences...
Philippines urged to guard maritime claims in China energy negotiations
ANALYSTS warned the Philippines risks weakening its sea claims if it revives joint energy exploration...
DFA, DOE meet Iran envoy on PHL-bound oil’s passage
THE Philippines’ top diplomatic and energy officials met Iranian Ambassador to Manila Yousef Esmaeilzadeh following...
How the Philippine gov’t is trying to keep power costs down amid oil price hikes
The Energy Regulatory Commission last March announced a possible electricity rate hike in April due...
1-year builds vs 10-year grids: transmission lag threatens PH renewable rollout
Transmission development timelines, which can stretch up to a decade, are emerging as a critical...
PH focus shifts to grid, ports as 68 GW offshore wind pipeline builds
The Philippines’ offshore wind pipeline has reached over 68 gigawatts (GW) across 90 service contracts,...
ERC tightens rules on power firms’ recovery of local taxes
The Energy Regulatory Commission has announced revised rules governing how power distribution utilities recover local...