Energy & Mining
Gatchalian to NEA: Enforce ECERF compliance amid storm threats
Senator Win Gatchalian has called on the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to ensure electric cooperatives (EC) compliance with the Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund (ECERF) law.
Dimalanta reinstated as ERC chair
In a significant development for the country's energy sector, Monalisa C. Dimalanta has been reinstated as chairperson and CEO of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
ERC considers relief measures for storm-affected consumers
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is evaluating a proposed moratorium on disconnecting delinquent electricity consumers in areas declared under a state of calamity due to Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine.
Alternergy boosts Tanay Wind Project capacity to 128 MW
Alternergy Holdings Corp. has received approval from the Department of Energy (DOE) to increase the capacity of its Tanay wind power project from 112 megawatts (MW) to 128 MW.
Meralco signals P16B refund pending ERC decision
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has indicated that consumers could receive refunds totaling P16 billion should the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) allow a rate reset of the company's fifth regulatory period (5RP).
