Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla’s exit may be drawing cheers from the camp he’s headed to, but back in the energy sector, the real prayer is this: bring in a new Secretary who comprehensively knows the policy playbook—and one who isn’t afraid to run it fairly and objectively across every...
The race to expand the electric vehicle (EV) fleet is underway, with the Department of Energy (DOE) reporting that the number of commercial charging stations is nearing 1,000 nationwide. Throughout the month of May, there are about 992 commercial chargers registered with the DOE, while there are...
The massive scale renewable energy (RE) investments being cornered by the Philippine government will drastically reduce the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions of the power industry by 18.34 percent around 2030, which is the timeframe when the country will hit strike on the first major milestone of...
Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman and chief executive officer of the country’s largest power distributor, Manila Electric Company (Meralco), hopes President Marcos will appoint a capable successor to outgoing Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla. On the sidelines of Meralco’s Annual...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is awaiting the Department of Energy 's (DOE) approval to proceed with its planned competitive selection processes (CSPs) this year, which aim to procure power through transparent and cost-effective means. In an interview, Larry Fernandez, head of utility...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is gearing up for the third round of the Competitive Selection Process (CSP) for Microgrid System Providers (MGSPs), with refined policies and regulations aimed at ensuring more transparent, efficient, and investor-attractive microgrid operations. In a statement on...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has assured the continued supply and delivery of petroleum products, such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to Samar despite the recent weight limit imposed on the San Juanico Bridge. In a statement on Tuesday, May 27, outgoing Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has apprised relevant industry stakeholders that if the line-up of green energy auctions (GEAs) will yield successful outcomes on capacity additions for the country, the generation rates across grids will go down by average ₱0.90 to ₱1.32 per kilowatt hour (kWh)...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set for a leadership change, with the chief of the Department of Energy (DOE) tapped to head the agency. Former Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla will now bring his sustainability focus to the DENR, following the announcement by...
Motorists may feel some ease in their pockets next week, as oil prices are likely to get rollbacks Based on the four-day Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) trading, diesel prices may either retain their current price or decline by ₱0.30 per liter. Gasoline, on the other hand, has uncertain price...
The race to renewable energy (RE) integration continues, as the Department of Energy (DOE) has approved five clean energy projects for system impact studies (SIS). These endorsements to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will help assess the viability of the power grid to...
The Department of Energy (DOE) will be locking horns with system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to resolve the “ mismatch ” in the country’s transmission development game plan, to ensure that the grid actually delivers where the capacities are needed....
