The Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing for bigger budget for the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to support ongoing efforts to bring electricity to households nationwide. During a plenary session with the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, Oct. 1, Energy Secretary Sharon...
Amid concerns over proposed renewable energy (RE) project in a protected landscape in Samar, the Department of Energy (DOE) clarified that energy infrastructure may proceed as long as it secures the necessary regulatory approvals. In a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 30, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin...
The Department of Energy (DOE) reported 18 electric cooperatives (ECs) affected by the onslaught of Typhoon “Opong” and the southwest monsoon. In a statement on Monday, Sept. 29, the DOE reported that 18 electric cooperatives (ECs) are facing partial power interruptions, while Masbate Electric...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a process for awarding renewable energy service contracts (RESCs) that would promote transparency, competitiveness, and efficiency in the renewable energy (RE) sector. In a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 24, the DOE announced the adoption of the Open and...
Melbourne, Australia—After the 5th green energy auction (GEA) for 3.3 gigawatts of offshore wind wraps up this year, the Department of Energy (DOE) is gearing up to launch at least four more renewable energy (RE) capacity tenders so it can open wider doors of opportunity for interested local and...
Melbourne, Australia – What does it take for us to disrupt the wind stream in our oceans, especially when so many projects in major markets are delayed, renegotiated, or scrapped before they even set sail? That’s the formidable puzzle that steered debates at the recently concluded APAC Wind...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Philippines’ carbon credit framework is nearing completion and is set to be finalized by year-end. At the Philippine Net Zero Conference 2025, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stated that the department is working to finalize the framework, with an...
As part of efforts to boost the wind energy sector, the Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing for a “whole-of-region” approach to collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region. At the 2025 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Wind Energy Summit in Australia, Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevara proposed this...
Melbourne, Australia – The Philippines’ commitment to offshore wind is about to face its ultimate test. In the coming months, the country’s green energy auction (GEA) for this technology will kick off, separating the “brave soul investors” from those who will quit before the competition...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) vowed to fast-track decisions on pending capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), following a request from the Department of Energy (DOE). On the sidelines of the 2025 Economic Journalists Association...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is actively seeking more investors from Japan to bolster the Philippines’ renewable energy (RE) sector. On Friday, Sept. 12, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin detailed potential partnerships to attract Japanese interest as the Philippines aims for a 35 percent RE share...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a five-year implementation plan for its geothermal de-risking facility, a new initiative aimed at advancing geothermal development in the country. During the 6th Philippine International Geothermal Conference (PIGC6) on Wednesday, Sept. 10, Energy...
