Energy
ERC proposes policy reforms to expedite 5,000-case backlog
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is proposing key internal policy adjustments aimed at accelerating the resolution of approximately 5,000 pending cases, some dating back to the agency’s founding in 2001.
Ilijan Plant cleared by PEMC, undercuts ERC order’s basis
San Miguel Global Power (SMGP) emphasized the regulatory primacy of the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) after its market surveillance committee (MSC) and board cleared the Ilijan Gas Power Plant of any violation over its June 2022 outage — directly challenging a recent show cause order issued by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
DOE seeks stronger flood defense for grid resilience
The Department of Energy (DOE) has voiced strong support for enhanced flood control projects, emphasizing their critical role in speeding up power restoration and safeguarding the country’s energy infrastructure during extreme weather events.
Meralco hikes power rate by P0.63/kWh this August
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has implemented a rate increase of P0.6268 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this August, bringing the overall residential rate to P13.2703 per kWh from P12.6435 per kWh in July. This translates to an additional P125 in the monthly electricity bill for a typical household consuming 200 kWh.
Hydropower firm Repower Energy earnings surge in 1H
Repower Energy Development Corp., the hydropower subsidiary of Pure Energy Holdings Corp., first-half net income surged 58 percent to P152.20 million, with revenue soaring on...
