Energy & Mining

Luzon, Visayas co-ops seal 15-year power supply deals

Twenty-nine Luzon and Visayas electric cooperatives have secured long-term power supply agreements (PSAs) with six generation firms, ensuring stable electricity for millions, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) announced Thursday.

Meralco cites PNP support in curbing electricity theft

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has recognized the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) support in addressing electricity theft as it pledged to sustain efforts to reduce system losses, particularly non-technical losses arising from illegal connections and power pilferage.

ACEN RES to power ACS Laguna plants with 100% renewable energy

ACEN Corp.’s retail arm ACEN RES will supply 100 percent renewable energy—from solar, wind, and geothermal sources—to ACS Manufacturing’s two key Laguna facilities.

Group seeks WESM suspension in Visayas, Mindanao amid power crisis

The Power for People Coalition (P4P) urges the Energy Regulatory Commission to suspend Wholesale Electricity Spot Market operations in Visayas and Mindanao until supply stabilizes, to shield consumers from record spot rates—P18.59/kWh and P19.56/kWh respectively—announced this week.

ERC updates grid compliance rules for power plants to boost clarity and reliability

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued revised, more practical Grid Compliance Test (GCT) requirements for older power plants, offering a clear path for these facilities to prove they can operate safely and reliably within the national power grid. The new policy, announced Thursday, applies to legacy plants—those that began commercial operations before the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 was enacted.

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