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Why Pumped Hydro Is Essential to a Resilient Renewable Energy Future

Why Pumped Hydro Is Essential to a Resilient Renewable Energy Future

Pumped hydro is gaining momentum in the Philippines as a critical investment for a more resilient renewable energy transition.

System Loss Charge May Soon Be Exempt From 12% VAT

System Loss Charge May Soon Be Exempt From 12% VAT

The ERC's latest resolution seeks to remove VAT from allowable system loss charges while improving transparency in power bills.

NGCP Transmission Projects Face New 2027 Completion Targets

NGCP Transmission Projects Face New 2027 Completion Targets

The ERC approved revised timelines for key NGCP projects aimed at supporting growing power demand and improving grid reliability.

DOE Launches Four-Stage Plan To Remove Electricity Theft Costs From Power Bills

DOE Launches Four-Stage Plan To Remove Electricity Theft Costs From Power Bills

The DOE is rolling out a ₱7.5-billion phased program to eliminate nontechnical power losses and reduce electricity bills for

Ramon Ang-Lopez Deal Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Power Industry Links

Ramon Ang-Lopez Deal Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Power Industry Links

The ERC is looking into Ramon Ang’s Lopez Inc. investment as regulators assess potential implications for competition in electricity

More Solar, More Wind, But What Keeps the Grid Stable?

More Solar, More Wind, But What Keeps the Grid Stable?

The Philippines faces grid instability amid rapid renewable energy expansion. Discover why reliable baseload, flexible plants, and storage are

Maharlika’s Long-Delayed NGCP Investment Poised For Possible 2026 Close

Maharlika’s Long-Delayed NGCP Investment Poised For Possible 2026 Close

The DOE expects Maharlika Investment Corp.’s P19.7-billion NGCP investment to close before year-end as negotiations with Synergy Grid continue.

Marcos Fast-Tracks WTE Drive As Metro Manila’s Garbage Crisis Deepens

Marcos Fast-Tracks WTE Drive As Metro Manila’s Garbage Crisis Deepens

Marcos orders an 18-month push for waste-to-energy (WTE) as the government seeks to manage residual waste, ease landfill pressure,

Marcos Sees Path To Joint PH-China Energy Venture Despite Sea Tensions

Marcos Sees Path To Joint PH-China Energy Venture Despite Sea Tensions

President Marcos sees a possible breakthrough in PH-China oil and gas exploration talks despite continuing South China Sea tensions.

Why Pumped Hydro Is Essential to a Resilient Renewable Energy Future
System Loss Charge May Soon Be Exempt From 12% VAT
NGCP Transmission Projects Face New 2027 Completion Targets
DOE Launches Four-Stage Plan To Remove Electricity Theft Costs From Power Bills
Ramon Ang-Lopez Deal Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Power Industry Links
More Solar, More Wind, But What Keeps the Grid Stable?
Maharlika’s Long-Delayed NGCP Investment Poised For Possible 2026 Close
Marcos Fast-Tracks WTE Drive As Metro Manila’s Garbage Crisis Deepens
Marcos Sees Path To Joint PH-China Energy Venture Despite Sea Tensions

Renewable Energy

Philippines’ Solar Momentum Masks Mounting Risks

Philippines’ Solar Momentum Masks Mounting Risks

The Philippines' rooftop solar boom is winning praise from renewable energy advocates, but experts warn the

Rooftop Solar Installations Surge As Filipinos Seek Relief From Soaring Power Costs

Rooftop Solar Installations Surge As Filipinos Seek Relief From Soaring Power Costs

Rooftop solar installations in the Philippines are surging as rising electricity prices, falling equipment costs, and

Will Renewable Energy Bring Our Electric Bills Down?

Will Renewable Energy Bring Our Electric Bills Down?

Renewable energy debate intensifies in the Philippines as experts weigh rising electricity costs and grid reliability

Conservation

Why Pumped Hydro Is Essential to a Resilient Renewable Energy Future

Why Pumped Hydro Is Essential to a Resilient Renewable Energy Future

Pumped hydro is gaining momentum in the Philippines as a critical investment for a more

Government Accelerates Natural Gas Push With First Capacity Auction And Malampaya Expansion

Government Accelerates Natural Gas Push With First Capacity Auction And Malampaya Expansion

The Philippines is accelerating natural gas development through a landmark capacity auction and the Malampaya

NGCP Advances Major Transmission Upgrades To Support Growing Power Demand

NGCP Advances Major Transmission Upgrades To Support Growing Power Demand

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is aiming to complete 10 major transmission

Regulation

System Loss Charge May Soon Be Exempt From 12% VAT

System Loss Charge May Soon Be Exempt From 12% VAT

The ERC's latest resolution seeks to remove VAT from allowable system loss charges while improving

DOE Launches Four-Stage Plan To Remove Electricity Theft Costs From Power Bills

DOE Launches Four-Stage Plan To Remove Electricity Theft Costs From Power Bills

The DOE is rolling out a ₱7.5-billion phased program to eliminate nontechnical power losses and

Ramon Ang-Lopez Deal Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Power Industry Links

Ramon Ang-Lopez Deal Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Power Industry Links

The ERC is looking into Ramon Ang’s Lopez Inc. investment as regulators assess potential implications