Energy
Hydrogen exploration kicks off in clean energy push
The Department of Energy (DOE) has conducted a reconnaissance survey in Zambales and Pangasinan preparatory to crafting the country’s first native hydrogen exploration service contracts. The effort is a critical step in positioning hydrogen as a resource in the country’s clean energy transition, particularly through co-firing with natural gas to reduce emissions.
MGen unveils PH’s largest solar plant in Nueva Ecija
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) renewable energy unit MGreen and affiliate Terra Solar Philippines Inc., have rated the Nueva Ecija-Bulacan solar project as the largest operational solar facility in the Philippines.
Meralco warns of possible rate hike in July
Electricity rates in areas served by Meralco may increase in July, potentially raising monthly bills for households and businesses.
Joint initiative targets cheaper, cleaner Visayas, Palawan electricity
Primelectric Holdings Inc. (PHI) has signed a joint study agreement with Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power to explore renewable energy (RE) and storage opportunities in the Visayas and Palawan.
NGCP cleared to recover ₱28B in past charges
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Monday announced that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) may begin collecting up to ₱28.29 billion in transmission rate adjustments starting August this year following the regulator’s approval of the utility’s fourth rate reset and under-recovery charges from 2016 to 2022.
