Energy & Mining
TransCo, IEMOP sign deal to manage RE incentive funds
State-run National Transmission Corp. (TransCo) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) have signed an agreement formalizing how funds for renewable energy incentives are collected and handled.
ERC extends consumer protection measures until October
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has extended key consumer protection rules for the country’s electricity sector through to the end of October 2026, moving past the original end-of-month deadline.
Alsons Power bullish on PH retail energy sector amid rule changes
Alsons Power Group sees strong growth ahead for its retail electricity supply business, following recent regulatory changes that open the market to more users.
ERC suspends grid delivery fee for energy storage during emergencies
The Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the temporary waiver of delivery service charges for energy storage systems during declared national energy emergencies.
First Gen confirms $5B non-binding offer for EDC from Indonesian firm
First Gen Corp. has disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that Indonesian company PT Barito Renewables Energy submitted an unsolicited, non-binding offer to acquire its geothermal subsidiary Energy Development Corp. for around $5 billion.
