Philippine EV law won’t make electric cars cheaper
Last week we got word that the finalized version of the electric vehicle bill has been sent to the Office of the President to be signed. Even if President Duterte doesn’t, it will become law unless he vetoes it.
House continues to find ways to boost energy industry
MANILA – The House Committee on Energy, chaired by Pampanga 2nd District Representative Juan Miguel “Mikey” Macapagal Arroyo, has passed important laws to ensure adequate and affordable power and fuel in the country, while continuing to find ways to further improve the local industry and economy.
Fuel prices seen to retreat next week
MANILA, Philippines — A combination of crucial developments abroad, including releases from oil reserves, new lockdowns and peace talks, are forecasted to push fuel prices down in the country next week, an official of the Department of Energy said Saturday.
SM to acquire Philippine Geothermal Production Company
Sy family-led SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) announced on Friday that it will acquire a geothermal power company as part of its efforts toward sustainable development.
DOE sees adequate power supply during elections period
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) said Friday that there will be sufficient power supply during elections period, adding that it does not foresee any shortage in reserves in the first three weeks of May.
The Philippines Deploys Smart Technology to Save Energy
Knowing how much savings the act can entail, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is endorsing ICT technology as a way to move forward. Officials have urged large private buildings and government facilities to use cloud-based monitors and electronic sensors (e-sensors) to monitor their energy consumption.
Philippines eyes partnership with UAE for new energy efficiency programs
The Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary and designated representative of the President to the Climate Change Commission (CCC) Carlos Dominguez III announced on Thursday that they are eyeing partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the creation of innovative energy efficiency programs that can be implemented in the country.
Solar Philippines, Medco to supply solar power to Indonesia’s PLN
Solar Philippines (SP) and its partner Jakarta-based Medco Energy have secured power purchase agreements to supply 50 megawatts (MW) of solar to Indonesia’s state utility PLN in Bali, Indonesia.
