Tag: Energy
Philippine groups slam ERC for backing Meralco-linked power contracts
Gerry Arances, P4P convenor, warned that the deals will make consumers more vulnerable to price fluctuations in fossil fuel markets
Consumer coalition flags ‘illegal’ Meralco supply deals, urges government action
The group said Meralco’s contracts now exceed that limit, reaching 51.44% — or nearly 60% when factoring in peak demand
Indonesian Archbishop denounces geothermal projects over environmental concerns
The archbishop voiced his concerns over the planned developments in Mataloko and other areas within his pastoral jurisdiction
Meralco franchise extension sparks accountability concerns among consumer advocates
The bill passed with 186 votes in favor, seven against, and four abstentions, a decision P4P says undermines public accountability
Philippine consumer group responds to Senate President’s remarks on coal moratorium
In contrast, renewable energy costs are reported between Php 3 and 5 per kilowatt-hour, not the six to 10 pesos stated by Escudero.
SPOTLIGHT: Cry Me a River
Indigenous livelihoods swim against flow of hydropower interests in Hà Giang, Vietnam
NGCP told to ‘practice discipline’ to protect consumers
Energy industry regulators are urging utilities to charge only reasonable expenses to consumer electric bills
Philippine power transmission monopoly NGCP questions rate review amid calls for...
Delays in the rate review process mean the NGCP will continue to charge transmission rates that critics have described as ‘excessive.’
Consumer group hits US-PH nuclear deal
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his administration sees “nuclear energy becoming a part of the Philippine energy mix by 2032”.
Green group hits DOE’s ‘low and late’ target on RE
The group stressed the country's potential on renewables, pointing out that a diverse mix of resources could meet flexible power requirements