Market for coal remains vibrant in Philippines
The market for coal—the trading and use of the fossil fuel—continues to be vibrant in the Philippines despite global efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emission and the government’s recent announcement of a moratorium on new coal projects.
The Philippines Energy Regulator Commission (ERC) has set 19.7 days as allowable outage days for geothermal facilities

As reported from Manila, Philippines, the country’s Energy Regulator Commission (ERC) has announced tighter rules and benchmarks on allowable service interruptions in electricity generating facilities.
Needy households in East Coast GRC to get energy-saving light bulbs

SINGAPORE – Around 400 needy households in East Coast GRC will soon be receiving energy-saving light bulbs to reduce their electricity bills, as part of a collaboration between the UAE Singapore Business Council (UAESBC) and the GRC’s grassroots organisations.
AC Energy approves financing for P10 billion renewable projects
MANILA, Philippines — AC Energy Philippines Inc. has cleared financing for its solar and wind projects worth P10 billion, slated for construction early next year.
AC Energy readies funds for solar, wind projects
The Board of Directors of AC Energy Philippines (ACEN) has approved financing for solar and wind power projects worth P10.81 billion.
Vietnam gives second electricity discount as Covid-19 relief

The government has cut electricity prices by 10 percent for the year’s last quarter to support economic recovery from Covid-19 impacts.
Developer awards contracts for Vietnam’s largest intertidal wind project

December 18 (Renewables Now) – The developer of the 350-MW intertidal wind project off the coast of Vietnam’s Ca Mau Province has awarded a couple of important contracts in the course of a month.
EVN plans to launch competitive retail electricity market next year

The Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is eyeing the operation of a competitive retail electricity market in 2021 following its official run of a competitive wholesale market since 2019.