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Energy Regulatory Commission
PCC, ERC align policies for PH renewable energy
The Philippine Competition Commission and Energy Regulatory Commission are strengthening regulatory coordination to promote fair competition and greater efficiency in the Philippines’ growing renewable...
FIRING LINE: Charging the middle
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. Nowadays, it seems everyone on Facebook wants to be counted among the 4Ps beneficiaries. And I don’t blame them. Because...
Senators push review of power taxes to ease consumer burden
Amid mounting public concern over rising electricity bills, several senators on Wednesday called for a review of taxes and government-imposed charges on power consumption,...
Power rate adjustment seen in February
After two months of lower electricity rates, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a small adjustment in power rates for February, mainly due to higher...
15 firms vie for Meralco’s 200-MW RE supply deal
Fifteen power generation companies have entered the Competitive Selection Process (CSP) for the Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) 200-megawatt (MW) renewable energy (RE) baseload supply...
Abolishing bill deposits could raise electricity rates, think tank warns
InfraWatch PH has cautioned the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) that the proposed abolition of bill deposits for residential electricity consumers could unintentionally raise electricity...
Meralco brings power, holiday cheer to Cagbalete Island
Manuel V. Pangilinan–led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has energized more homes in Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon, marking another milestone in its push to bring...
Higher transmission charge, FIT-All hike push up Nov power rates
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced an increase of ₱0.1520 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in electricity rates this November, bringing the overall rate for a...
ERC pushes regulatory efficiency, vows faster case resolution
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has moved to strengthen its role to safeguard consumer welfare while supporting the growth of the energy sector, promising...
Meralco, ERC, & QC partner to accelerate renewable energy adoption
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Quezon City local government to advance the...