Category Archives: News

ACEN buys 25% stake in CamSur wind project

ACEN Corp., the listed energy company of the Ayala Group, announced its acquisition of a...

Meralco rolling out 10-year smart metering program

MANILA, Philippines — Industry giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) intends to deploy at least 11...

NEA files raps vs erring officials of electric cooperatives

MANILA, Philippines — The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has filed complaints against officials from several...

Nuclear push to gain steam as Garin takes over at DOE

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s ambitious goal to energize homes with nuclear power is likely...

Power stakeholders see continuity of DOE programs under Lotilla

POWER industry stakeholders have expressed their support for outgoing energy secretary Raphael Lotilla and are...

Meralco moves to lower smart meter prices

MANILA ELECTRIC Co. (Meralco) said it is exploring measures to lower the cost of smart...

Visayas private distributors offer lower power rates in May

Private electric distribution utilities led by businessman Enrique Razon, Jr. continue to offer the most...

DOE to bid out 167 unserved, underserved off-grid areas for electrification

The Department of Energy (DOE) has started preparations for the conduct of the 3rd Round...

Meralco seeks DoE nod to procure 800 MW of power

POWER DISTRIBUTOR MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) said it is awaiting the issuance of certifications from...

Energy projects unlikely to stall despite DOE leadership change—MVP

Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman and chief executive officer of the country’s largest power distributor,...