Meralco Signals Potential Rate Cut for May 2025 as Power Supply Stabilizes
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced a potential decrease in electricity rates for May 2025, driven by lower generation and transmission charges. This development follows a period of elevated rates due to tight power supply conditions in March.
Laos Begins Transition to Underground Power, Communication Cables
Laos has launched a new infrastructure project aimed at relocating internet, communication, and low-voltage electricity cables underground. The move is expected to improve public safety, reduce outages, and better organize the country’s utility network.
Two TNB RE projects expected to reach COD by 2027
TENAGA Nasional Bhd (TNB) is expecting two renewable energy (RE) projects to reach their commercial operation date (COD) by 2027.
1,200-MW gas powerhouse expects to start delivery by May
MANILA, Philippines – Gas-fired power plant operator Excellent Energy Resources Inc. (EERI) said it was ready to start delivering 1,200 megawatts of power to Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) once its facility reaches full operability by the end of May.
Transmission charge up 11.5% in April electricity bill
MANILA, Philippines – Transmission charges for March, which will appear in this month’s electric bills, have increased by 11.5 percent due to higher ancillary service costs, according to the National Grid Corp.
ADB President Affirms Support for ASEAN and Accelerated Action on ASEAN Power Grid – EQ
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda participated in the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting with international financial institutions on 10 April.
Singapore explores grid upgrades to support clean energy
Singapore is stepping up efforts to strengthen its power grid and diversify energy sources as it works toward net-zero emissions by 2050, with natural gas—currently powering 95% of the country’s electricity—still playing a central role.
ASEAN’s clean electricity growth struggling to keep pace with rising demand
Clean electricity sources met just 23% of ASEAN’s demand growth in 2024, down from 40% over the previous years, according to an Ember report.
