Power distribution giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has started a competitive bidding process to secure additional supply ahead of the expected surge in demand during the upcoming dry months. In a statement, Meralco said the competitive selection process (CSP), a type of competitive public...
The Lexus LF-ZC What would the future battery electric vehicles look and drive like? Lexus attempts to answer this question with two concepts unveiled at the recent Japan Mobility Show 2023. The answer is an all-new architecture that brings together state-of-the-art software and hardware platforms...
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has assumed the leadership of SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) following the completion of Manila Electric Co.'s (Meralco) investment in the renewable energy firm. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Wednesday, Dec. 27, SPNEC has announced that MGen...
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has taken over the helm of SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) after Manila Electric Company (Meralco), through MGen Renewable Energy (MGreen), completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in the solar energy firm for P15.9 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is aiming for timely approval of the Department of Energy (DOE) on the terms of reference (TOR) for its targeted competitive selection process (CSP) on planned capacity procurements, so it can spare its roughly 8.0 million customers from wobbly...
Things you realize when test-driving an electric vehicle are - #1 daily charging is necessary, and #2 range anxiety is real. Now do not get me wrong, plugging it in every day was not a chore, and I was never, at any point, close to ‘low batt’, but I noticed myself checking the gauge a lot more...
The jurisdiction of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on resolving contractual disputes involving retail electricity suppliers (RES) has been affirmed in a ruling rendered by the Court of Appeals (CA), including its power to issue cease and desist orders. The decision of the 11th division of...
(Unsplash) A House deputy minority leader is wondering why the Manila Electric Company (Meralco)--with its sheer size and economies of scale--can't offer low power rates the way small electric cooperatives can. “The economies of scale normally lead...
ILOILO CITY – MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) of the Razon Group remains focused on improving services in this city while preparing for expansion in the provinces of Iloilo and Negros Occidental. “I would like to focus on our commitments here in Iloilo City,” said MORE Power...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be issuing amended terms of reference (TOR) for its competitive selection process (CSP) on the targeted 1,800-megawatt capacity procurement that is scheduled for tenders-submission on December 27 this year. In a briefing with reporters,...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos anew to be mindful of their electricity consumption. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) "As we pursue the path of sustainable development, it is important that we develop a keen awareness of our energy consumption,”...
The country’s electric cooperatives (ECs) are mandated by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to adhere to their committed service connections, so the country could achieve its full electrification goal up to the household level on or before the end of the Marcos administration in...
