Energy & Mining
EvoEnergi signs first residential aggregation groups in QC, San Juan; also supplies McDonald’s Luzon stores
Local retail electricity provider EvoEnergi has become the supplier for the Philippines’ first two residential groups under the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) program.
ERC extends pause on GEA-All collection until August
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved extending the temporary suspension of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA-All) collection for billing months July and August 2026, to help lower electricity expenses amid current economic conditions.
BOI eyes offshore win to anchor green investment growth
The Board of Investments (BOI) is stepping up efforts to position the Philippines as a regional offshore wind hub, banking on a P1.185-trillion pipeline of projects to attract fresh investments, deepen the renewable energy supply chain and accelerate the country's shift toward cleaner power.
Aboitiz Renewables opens 92.55 MWp solar plant in Pangasinan
Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the clean energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation, has officially launched its 92.55-megawatt peak San Manuel Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan. The project expands the company’s solar footprint in the province and supports the national goal of raising renewable energy’s share in the country’s power supply.
Offshore wind project gains momentum with global investor
The Marcos administration is intensifying efforts to bring Southeast Asia's first offshore wind farm to the Philippines, with Finance Secretary and investment czar Frederick D. Go engaging global infrastructure investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to advance the 901-megawatt San Miguel Bay Offshore Wind Power Project in Camarines Sur.
