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ICSC expresses support for Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chair Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta

Jhian Aranas2024-09-18T15:48:39+08:0018 Sep 2024|Tags: Dimalanta, Energy Regulatory Commission, energy transition, ERC|

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) expresses deep concern over the circumstances surrounding the charges against Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta, Chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The Institute believes, after careful deliberation, that this development is a regression to the whole sector, which is being re-shaped significantly under Atty. Dimalanta’s leadership. Atty. Dimalanta [...]

Bleak, challenging energy sector outlook seen in ’23 [Business Mirror]

Jhian Aranas2023-01-10T11:57:03+08:0009 Jan 2023|Tags: 2023, Aboitiz, ACEN, DOE, Emmanuel Rubio, energy crisis, energy outlook, ERC, Eric Francia, ESS, GEAP, Ilijan, Malampaya, Monalisa Dimalanta, NGCP, Pete Maniego, Power crisis, power outlook, Raphael Lotilla, Rowena Cristina Guevara|

by Lenie Lectura | January 09, 2023| Published by Business Mirror | READ THE STORY HERE INDUSTRY stakeholders paint a bleak and very challenging power sector this year. The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) said rotating brownouts could happen in the second quarter of this year because of two reasons that were not [...]

DOE, ERC: Energy transition policy developments underway

Jhian Aranas2022-10-13T15:45:44+08:0013 Oct 2022|Tags: CASE, CentRE, DER, DOE, ERC, FES, Fidel Nemenzo, Francis Dela Cruz, Press Release, RA 9513, RE Act of 2008, RE Congress, TARGET, UP Diliman|

Officials from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced in a conference yesterday the developments in government policies and programs to advance the energy transition in the Philippines, in particular Republic Act No. 9513 or the Renewable Energy (RE) Act of 2008.

NO BASIS FOR PETITION: ERC rejects rate hike sought by Meralco, SMC power subsidiaries [Inquirer]

Jhian Aranas2022-10-11T15:41:16+08:0005 Oct 2022|Tags: electricity rates, EPIRA, ERC, Gerry Arances, Meralco, power 4 people, San Miguel Corporation, SMC|

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has denied the joint petition of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and listed conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) for higher power rates. Meralco and electricity suppliers South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC) and San Miguel Energy Corp. (SMEC), both owned by SMC, earlier filed the petition as a temporary relief measure to cushion the impact of skyrocketing coal and fuel prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.

ICSC welcomes ERC ruling on SMC-Meralco rate hike petition

Ira Guerrero2022-10-11T11:31:59+08:0004 Oct 2022|Tags: Energy, energy transition, ERC, Meralco, Pasaload, pass-through, power rates, PSA, San Miguel Corporation, SMC, SMCGP|

QUEZON CITY, 4 October 2022 – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) denied yesterday the joint proposal of Meralco and San Miguel Corporation (SMC) of a PHP0.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in power rates. In their official ruling, ERC reminded both parties, especially Meralco as a regulated entity, of their obligation to preserve the 2019 power [...]

Former Aboitiz legal counsel new ERC chair

Jhian Aranas2022-08-09T10:19:08+08:0008 Aug 2022|Tags: Aboitiz, ERC, Gerry Arances, Monalisa Dimalanta, Pete Maniego|

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named a former chief legal counsel and compliance officer of Aboitiz Power Corp. as chair of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Malacañang announced Friday. Marcos Jr. signed on Monday the appointment of Monalisa Dimalanta, who replaces Agnes Devanadera following the latter’s retirement on July 10.

Environment group calling for immediate appointment of ERC chief

Jhian Aranas2022-07-12T17:14:39+08:0012 Jul 2022|Tags: ERC|

by Alena Mae S. Flores | July 11, 2022 | Published by Manila Standard | READ THE STORY HERE Climate and energy group Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) called for the immediate appointment of the Energy Regulatory Commission chairperson amid the prolonged shutdown of power plants and the thinning of Malampaya gas [...]

ICSC praises efforts to stave off power interruptions during 2022 elections

Jhian Aranas2022-05-06T16:27:54+08:0006 May 2022|Tags: 2022 elections, Bert Dalusung, brownouts, DOE, ERC, GOMP, NGCP, power outlook, Press Release|

QUEZON CITY, May 6, 2022 – The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), a climate and energy group, lauds the concerted efforts of the Department of Energy (DOE), National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC), power producers, Meralco and other utilities, large end-users, business groups, and the general public in [...]

Power outages still possible during, after May 9 elections

Jhian Aranas2022-05-12T11:44:22+08:0028 Apr 2022|Tags: 2022 elections, Alberto Dalusung III, DOE, ERC, IMAP, Luzon grid, Luzon Power Outlook, Meralco, NCGP, Pasaload, pass-through, power outlook, PPA, Press Release|

Experts echo initial call to urgently eliminate “pasa load” in electric bills QUEZON CITY, 28 April 2022 – Rotating brownouts are still likely to happen during and after the national elections on May 9, according to the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), as forced shutdowns of baseload coal power plants continue [...]

Group warns anew of power outages during elections amid coal plant shutdowns

Jhian Aranas2022-05-12T12:25:02+08:0028 Apr 2022|Tags: 2022 elections, Angelica Yang, DOE, ERC, Felix William Fuentebella, Luzon Power Outlook, PhilStar.com, power outlook|

by Angelica Y. Yang | April 28, 2022| Published by Philstar.com | READ THE STORY HERE MANILA, Philippines — Manila-based policy group Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) stood by its power outlook for the 2022 elections, warning anew that power interruptions may take place during and after polls as baseload coal-fired power plants [...]