PBBM issues AO mandating efficient energy utilization in gov’t offices
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued an administrative order (AO) directing government agencies to accelerate the implementation of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) to ensure efficient and judicious utilization of energy.
The Philippines installs the largest solar photovoltaic plant with 4,5 gigawatts
Within two years, in the first quarter of 2026, five million photovoltaic panels will be connected to a national electricity grid that will be completely relieved. The project is called Terra Solar and will generate about 4.5 gigawatt, about 12% of total Philippine demand.
175 power projects cleared for system impact studies
A total of 175 power generation projects have been cleared by the Department of Energy to conduct system impact studies (SIS) with the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) in 2023.
Resilience-building, rehabilitation key to longevity of 40-year-old Tongonan geothermal plant
In the 10 years since Typhoon Haiyan barrelled through Leyte in the Philippines, Energy Development Corp, which runs a geothermal facility in the province, has invested in post-disaster rebuilding work with support from its long-time staff.
Iloilo Province, Philippines, Attracts Significant Renewable Energy Investments
In a strategic move to boost renewable energy initiatives, the Province of Iloilo is set to become the focal point for major investments in the sector.
PH 1st innovation hub to provide better building solutions
To provide better building solutions, Holcim Philippines opened here on Tuesday its first innovation hub facility in the country.
Solon vows support to foreign investors in energy
Senator Raffy Tulfo has promised to support foreign investors who want to invest in the field of energy in the Philippines. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Energy, made this promise in a dinner meeting with Singaporean business executives on Sunday.
Consumer group calls for improved energy system
A consumer group is pointing its fingers not only at the oversight of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) but also at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Energy (DOE) on the Western Visayas power outage.
