Berde Renewables is advancing a proposed 5-megawatt (MW) solar power facility in Laoang, Northern Samar, in partnership with the Northern Samar Electric Cooperative (NORSAMELCO), as the province moves to expand embedded renewable generation aimed at easing electricity costs.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the resumption of operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) across the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids, restoring market-based electricity trading effective May 1, 2026 at 12:05 AM.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is urging the government to establish strict technical standards for rooftop solar equipment and regulate “guerrilla” installations to ensure consumer safety and grid stability.

ACEN Corp., the power generation arm of the Ayala Group, is studying the potential entry of nuclear power into the country’s energy mix due to its impact on the company’s “investment thesis,” a top executive said.

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) on Thursday reported a net income of P3.8 billion in the first quarter, down 12 percent from P4.4 billion in the same period a year ago, mainly due to reduced power generation and lower coal shipments.

Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes has expressed support for efforts in the Senate to review taxes embedded in electricity bills, saying these charges have become a burden on Filipino consumers, particularly senior citizens and low-income households.

PXP Energy Corporation reported a wider net loss in the first quarter of 2026, as higher financing costs and lower oil prices weighed on its earnings.

Think tank group Stratbase Institute lauded the enhancement of relations between the Philippines and Japan under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC).

FRENCH ENERGY FIRM TotalEnergies and local renewable energy developer Nextnorth said they have reached financial close for a $300-million (P18.44-billion) solar project in Isabela.

Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) is scaling up its diversified generation portfolio, positioning itself around a combined renewable, storage, natural gas, and thermal strategy as the Philippines reassesses its long-term energy mix amid global fuel volatility and rising demand.