Energy & Mining
ERC expands lifeline discounts for low-income power users
Low-income electricity consumers are set to get bigger relief on their power bills after regulators approved a new, uniform national lifeline subsidy.
Meralco rates tick up as grid costs bite
After two months of lower power bills, Meralco customers are seeing a reversal in February as electricity rates climb on higher grid-related charges.
Laguna Hydro Plant turnover seen as boost to grid stability
The 797-megawatt Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric complex in Laguna has been formally turned over to the Thunder Consortium, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s power system as more renewable energy comes online.
Local power utilities push for global best practices in PH power distribution
A group of Philippine power distribution utilities is pushing for the adoption of global best practices to improve the country’s electricity services, as energy systems become more complex and technology-driven.
SMC Global Power approves up to P30B bond issuance
San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp., the power generation arm of San Miguel Corp., has approved the issuance of up to P30 billion worth of peso-denominated bonds, underscoring its continued access to capital markets as it expands its energy portfolio.
