The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has formalized a partnership with the Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2) to accelerate energy efficiency (EE) investments across economic zones, targeting faster deployment of technologies and financing among registered locators.

LISTED Basic Energy Corp. is moving forward with the development of a P1.9-billion solar farm in Cadiz, Negros Occidental after finalizing agreements with a supplier and contractor for the project.

Government energy-saving measures are beginning to deliver results, with the Department of Energy (DOE) reporting sharp declines in electricity and fuel consumption that generated an estimated PHP 215,151 in savings, due to high compliance across 224 spot-checked entities.

A private sector-led consortium has started construction on what it describes as the country’s largest microgrid rollout in a scaled push to electrify underserved and off-grid communities while unlocking local economic growth.

The 100.8-megawatt Kalayaan 2 Wind Power Project in Laguna has installed its first turbine, marking a key construction milestone as developers move toward commercial operations targeted in 2026.

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is calling on Southeast Asian leaders to prioritize energy security as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt fuel supply chains and drive up costs across the region.

According to a new report launched by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), offshore wind development can provide more than just energy supply to the Philippines, particularly its coastal communities. The developments can also lead to creating jobs, supporting livelihoods, and driving local economic growth.

Atimonan Windkraft Corp (AWC) is proposing to construct and operate a 100 megawatt wind power project in Atimonan, Quezon with an estimated investment of P10 billion.

The Department of Energy (DOE) said it has facilitated a key grid upgrade in Oriental Mindoro, enabling the full dispatch of around 16 megawatts (MW) of wind power that had previously been curtailed due to transmission constraints.

YUCHENGCO-LED BKS Green Energy Corp. said it expects to supply electricity to around 33,000 households annually after energizing a 40-megawatt (MW) solar farm in San Pablo, Isabela.