Energy
DOE clarifies exceptions to coal plant moratorium
The Department of Energy (DOE) has clarified which coal-fired power projects can still move forward despite a moratorium on new coal developments in place since December 2020.
DOE adds 100 MW for run-of-river hydro FIT incentive
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) under the Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated an additional 100 megawatts (MW) of capacity for run-of-river (ROR) hydro projects under the feed-in-tariff (FIT) scheme.
DOE cancels NAC geothermal contract over missed milestones
The Department of Energy (DOE) has formally terminated the Geothermal Renewable Energy Service Contract for the Montelago project in Oriental Mindoro, citing the failure of Mindoro Geothermal Power Corp. (MGPC) to meet key development milestones.
NGCP cuts transmission rates for the September billing
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has reduced its overall average transmission rate by 1.23 percent for the September 2025 billing period, which will reflect in customers' October bills. The rate now stands at P1.3998 per kilowatt hour (kWh), down from P1.4171/kWh in August.
PH eyes gains from ASEAN energy cooperation
The Department of Energy (DOE) expressed optimism that the Philippines stands to benefit from strengthened regional collaboration in the energy sector, as the country actively participates in the ongoing ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Malaysia.
