The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to refund the remaining balance of P14.17 billion to its customers, following the completion of its regulatory process for the distribution charges implemented from July 2022 to December 2024.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has formalized a partnership with the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI) to deepen data-driven policymaking and regulatory research, as the Philippines navigates increasingly complex energy sector challenges.

The Energy Regulatory Commission and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand consumer education/awareness on energy policies, electricity rates, and consumer rights.

Philippine banks are being urged to tighten policies and accelerate a shift toward renewable energy, as watchdog groups warn that continued financing for coal and gas leaves the country exposed to volatile global fuel prices.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has moved to reassure Catanduanes of continued electricity supply, as the island’s diesel-dependent power system continues to face fuel logistics pressure and financial constraints that have previously triggered warnings of possible service disruptions.

LONDON — The lack of agreement on extending the US-Iran ceasefire raises fears of new strikes on Middle East energy infrastructure, which has been damaged in the war and needs tens of billions of dollars worth of repairs.

ACEN is pivoting toward disciplined growth after a period of rapid expansion, reporting stronger financial metrics while signaling a sharper focus on execution.

MPower, the retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has secured a retail supply agreement to provide electricity to six data center facilities operated by ST Telemedia (STT) Global Data Centres Philippines, reinforcing the growing intersection between power supply and the country’s digital infrastructure buildout.

Ortigas Land Corporation has secured a long-term renewable energy supply for its GH Mall through a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Advent Upgrade Solar Inc. (AUSI), marking another step in the retail developer’s push toward integrating clean energy into its estate operations.

Big E Food Corporation,the manufacturer of popular “Lemon Square” baked goods and snacks, has energized a 1.685 megawatt-peak (MWp) rooftop solar installation at its Meycauayan, Bulacan manufacturing plant through Berde Renewables, marking a shift toward long-term clean energy sourcing for one of the country’s major baked goods producers.