THE Department of Energy (DoE) may set an installation target of up to 200 megawatts (MW) for the special green energy auction (GEA) round focused on waste-to-energy (WTE) technology next year, with the projects scheduled for delivery in 2028.

The Makati Business Club (MBC) is urging the government to streamline policies and intensify efforts to reduce landfill waste ahead of the upcoming Green Energy Auction (GEA), which will include waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies.

MANILA – Around 7 million power consumers are affected by outages due to the impact of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi), but Energy Secretary Sharon Garin called for understanding and assured that restoration efforts continue.

MORE low-income electricity consumers could be admitted to the power subsidy program with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) considering adjustments to the eligibility threshold for availing of “lifeline” rates.

MANILA – Medium-sized businesses may now take advantage of the retail aggregation program (RAP) for electricity consumers and join the retail competition and open access (RCOA) after the Energy Regulation Commission (ERC) cut the eligibility threshold for the monthly peak demand from 500 kilowatts (kW) to 100 kW.

MANILA – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has restored five transmission lines in the Visayas and Mindanao, while two others are partly energized, and five are still unavailable due to the impact of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi).

MANILA – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the amended rules for the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) by distribution utilities (DUs), supporting the digital shift of the energy’s power distribution sector.

THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it concluded consultations regarding its plan to modernize small-scale coal mining.

ABOITIZ POWER CORP.’S (AboitizPower) renewable energy arm is seeking to expand its solar footprint in Zambales with a P7.6-billion project that could add 179 megawatts (MW) of capacity to the grid.

ACEN Australia Pty. Ltd. has begun full commercial operations of its A$760-million (P28.9 billion) Stubbo Solar project in New South (NS) Wales, marking a major step in the state’s shift toward renewable energy.