TACLOBAN CITY – The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is currently increasing the wind rating of its transmission lines to meet the impacts of super typhoons in the country.
ILOILO CITY – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the request of MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) to consolidate the processing of net-metering and distributed energy resources (DER) applications in its one-stop shop here.
A Senate panel on Monday, November 25, endorsed bills pushing for the renewal of Meralco’s franchise.
A HOUSE of Representatives technical working group (TWG) approved a draft measure seeking to restructure the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), which is expected to compel the commission to expedite decision making in aid of lowering power costs.
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) is closely monitoring Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp.’s progress in securing US Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval for micromodular nuclear reactors, as it could significantly advance their partnership in the Philippines, its chief operating officer (COO) said.
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said Nexif Ratch Energy Investments Pte. Ltd.’s (NREI) solar power plant in Calabanga, Camarines Sur was declared operational in September, making it the first project in the region to launch after having gone through the green lane expedited-permit process.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Monday said it is considering relocating its power lines underground to address dangling wires and overhead cables.
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has reached the 8-million subscriber mark last October 29, a top official of the power distribution utility firm said.
BACOLOD CITY–This highly urbanized city will harness a total capacity of 1,340 kilowatts (KW) in solar power to energize the Bacolod City Government Center as well as other public buildings in 15 villages to reduce electricity costs.
Consumer group National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms Inc. (Nasecore) criticized the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) recent order for its alleged failure to protect consumers regarding Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) rate reset.