Energy & Mining
ERC projects eroded PSA, CSP influence and steady medium term rise of RCOAs
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) projects greater acceptance of retail competition and open access agreements or RCOAs by consumers over other modes of securing electricity contracts over the next four to five years.
Rebate system allows Aboitiz Power units to push community-boosting programs
SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) subsidiaries SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet and SN Aboitiz Power-Magat have agreed to set aside a fraction of their sales in the region for community projects pursued by the Regional Development Council-Cordillera Administrative Region (RDC-CAR).
Utility-scale solar project begins building in Laguna
Renewable energy developer Blueleaf Energy Philippines is lining up a $1.5 billion power development program that allows it to build floating solar facilities with aggregate output of 1,550 megawatts.
Cebu seen running out of power options in four years
Energy deficient Cebu is forecast to require far more electricity than is fed the island at present and will run out of options in four years unless new power plants are built, a top official of Aboitiz Power Corp. said.
Maynilad draws 15 percent of its power requirements from renewable energy
Maynilad Water Services Inc. has widened its use of renewable energy by 15 percent by partnering with MPower, the retail arm of the Manila Electric Co.
