Regulation

Philippines to Add 14 More Power Plants by Late 2025—IEMOP

Several new energy facilities—both renewable and conventional—will begin operations in the latter half of 2025,
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DOE to Finalize Grid Plan by September for Renewables Push

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Smart and Green Grid Plan (SGGP), which
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Offshore Wind Challenges: Key Lessons for Philippine Energy Regulators

Offshore wind offers vast potential for clean energy generation, especially for archipelagic nations like the
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Unsteady Ground: The Cracks in GEA-5’s Offshore Wind Strategy

The Department of Energy (DOE)’s Fifth Green Energy Auction (GEA‑5), launched in June 2025, marks
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ERC Finalizes Price Caps for 4th Green Energy Auction

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has finalized the maximum allowable rates for the upcoming fourth
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Marcos to Agencies Power Up Schools with Steady Electricity, Internet

As the new school year kicked off on June 16, President Marcos urged a more
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DoE Directs NEA to Lead Joint Bidding for ECs’ Renewable

The Department of Energy (DoE) has tasked the National Electrification Administration (NEA) with leading a
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Bright Future Ahead: Plans Set for 100% Rural Power Coverage

Last May 2024, leaders from government, electric cooperatives, and energy industry innovators gathered at the
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Calls for Accountability Over Palawan’s Power Issues

Busuanga, Palawan, has long struggled with frequent brownouts, a challenge that continues to affect daily
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ERC Approves ₱32B in NGCP Transmission Projects

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved two major transmission projects by the National Grid
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