Regulation

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

President Marcos sees a possible breakthrough in PH-China oil and gas exploration talks despite continuing
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Philippines Advances Nuclear Power Plants With Seven Potential Sites

The Philippines moves into the next phase of its nuclear energy roadmap, with seven potential
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ERC Targets ₱6-B Consumer Savings With Proposed System Loss VAT

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is moving to remove the 12% value-added tax (VAT) imposed
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Power Push: DOE Eyes 121.3 GW Capacity By 2040

DOE projects the Philippines will need 89 GW in additional power capacity by 2040 to
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The Real Power Problem Isn’t System Loss—It’s Inefficiency

Experts say system loss is unavoidable worldwide—but human-caused, preventable losses drive up electricity bills.
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20 Off-Grid Islands Targeted In DOE’s Renewable Energy Auction

The DOE is exploring solar-plus-storage projects for 20 Napocor-served islands to reduce generation costs and
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New DOE Rules Fast-Track Small-Scale Solar Installations Nationwide

The Department of Energy has cut red tape for small-scale solar projects, removing pre-installation clearances
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System Loss Charges: What Are They, and Was the President

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for removing system loss charges from electricity bills in his
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Meralco Customers To Get Power Bill Relief As ERC Approves

Electricity bills are set to decline as Meralco rolls out a P9.5-billion refund ordered by
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