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Gentrack: Utilities risk falling behind without digital modernization

As the Philippines accelerates its energy transition, a less visible challenge is beginning to surface...

New ERC rules aim to accelerate microgrid rollout in off-grid areas

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted a new set of rules for governing microgrid...

Power outages push Luzon grid into yellow alert, DOE orders restoration

The Luzon grid was placed under a yellow alert, the first for the region this...

Meralco warns vs meter tampering

THE Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has filed a criminal complaint against individuals allegedly involved in...

‘Solar rooftop systems can slash power costs by 30%’

Solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions provider GreenHeat Corp. strongly urged Filipinos to put up solar rooftop...

Energy regulator approves over P4-billion cost recovery for Meralco

CONSUMERS served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will face higher electricity rates starting in September...

Department of Energy Philippines Inspects Nabas–Caticlan–Boracay Transmission Project to Strengthen Power Supply for Boracay Island

Department of Energy Philippines (DOE), in coordination with Energy Regulatory Commission Philippines (ERC), National Transmission...

PHILRECA pushes financing, tech fixes to shield co-ops from energy shocks

The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) is calling for stronger financing mechanisms and...

IMF cautions countries vs. broad fuel subsidies to deal with energy shock

WASHINGTON — The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile...

P5.27-B Aklan transmission project nearly complete

THE P5.27-billion transmission project that will strengthen reliable power delivery for Aklan province is 93.16%...