How can investors in renewable energy projects be lured into this area when processing of project applications take 179 signatures. Renewable energy proponents are asking the Department of Energy to streamline the process so that investors can be attracted to get into RE projects and improve the country’s compliance to its climate change commitments.

DoE told to streamline permit process

Despite abundance of sun and wind, the Philippines still has not tapped the full potential of these resources in its electricity requirements but had been increasing use of dirty energy, coal.

Phl. is laggard in solar, wind power

The new facility “is configured to help manage internal electricity demands, store electricity when the solar plant is generating power but demand is low, and provide rapid power charging when the demand is high,” ACEN said in a recent press release.

First hybrid solar and storage project opens in Laguna

Luzon may suffer massive blackouts soon because of the continued suspension of exploration activities in Malampaya and Sampaguita oil fields because of pressures from China.

Luzon to go dark as Malampaya exploration suspended

The decision last July 4 of the Supreme Court-- affirming the order of the Energy Regulatory Commission approving the request by the Manila Electric Co. for a staggered collection of automatic rate adjustments arising from generation costs for November 2013—is to say the least wrong timing.

Wrong timing

Consumers in Eastern Visayas had long been complaining over the incessant increase of power rates despite the alleged "unsatisfying" power supply they receive.



High power rates due to lacking requirement

Electricity costs in Ilocos Norte of P16.767 per kwh and Ilocos Sur of P16.1192 per khw are “unconscionable” and such charges are preview to what will happen elsewhere as San Miguel Consolidated Power Corp. is seeking power rate hikes to recover P15 billion in losses from the spike in coal and gas prices.

Marcos’ home province has highest power rates

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas again bagged a 5-star rating from the Department of Energy's for the third time because of its disciplined implementation of energy conservation measures.

BSP bags for 3rd time 5-star energy rating from DoE

The Philippines' envoy to the United States said it is possible to negotiate for modular nuclear power plants, claimed to be the future of clean energy.

Philippines will check into modular nuclear power plants

Three months before he steps down, President Duterte signed an executive order emphasizing the need for the country to revive its nuclear power program, amid the steadily rising global fuel prices, that could affect the energy mix of the country.

Key to achieving economic growth! Duterte okays nuclear power use

Key to achieving economic growth! Duterte okays nuclear power use photo ABS-CBN News

Luzon to go dark as Malampaya exploration suspended photo power Philippines

Philippines will check onto modular nuclear power plants

First hybrid solar and storage project opens in Laguna photo ACEN

BSP bags for 3rd time 5-star energy rating from DoE photo Philippine Star

DoE told to streamline permit process photo Daily Tribune

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