Did NORDECO Deserve to Lose Its Franchise Areas to Davao Light?
NORDECO continues expanding electricity access despite losing franchise areas to Davao Light. But was the decision justified?
Can Filipinos Afford Offshore Wind? The Hidden Cost of the Clean Energy Push
As the Philippines expands renewable energy, the offshore wind pause highlights the challenge of balancing clean power goals with electricity affordability.
Tantangan Solar Project Powers Up First Phase, Strengthens Mindanao Grid
The DOE energizes Phase 1 of the 99-MW Tantangan Solar Power Project in Sultan Kudarat, boosting Mindanao's renewable energy capacity and grid reliability.
Davao Light Rules Out Franchise Expansion As Cause of Higher Electricity Bills
Davao Light denies that its franchise expansion caused higher power rates, citing tighter electricity supply, WESM prices, and generation costs instead.
DOE Steps Up Mindanao Electrification As Household Power Access Reaches 94.9%
The DOE is prioritizing Mindanao in its push to achieve full household electrification by 2028 through off-grid and renewable energy solutions.
Controversies Put Electric Cooperatives and NEA in the Spotlight
Recent controversies involving electric cooperatives and the NEA are raising consumer concerns over transparency, accountability, and power sector governance.
GenSan Court Rejects Bid To Stop SOCOTECO II-Ignite Power Talks
A GenSan court ruled that SOCOTECO II may continue negotiations with Ignite Power after denying a request to temporarily stop the talks.
Davao Light Begins Sole Operations In Expanded Franchise Areas After ERC Order
Power distribution shifts to Davao Light in parts of Davao del Norte and Samal following an ERC directive aimed at preventing consumer confusion and double billing.
Grid Modernization Becomes Critical Bottleneck in Energy Transition as Electric Cooperatives Struggle
Grid and infrastructure upgrades are vital for the energy transition, but many electric cooperatives face challenges in modernizing power distribution systems.
Davao Del Norte Consumers Pin Hopes On Davao Light As Power Transition Unfolds
Davao Light's takeover in Davao Norte raises hopes for improved electricity service, even as competing billing claims create uncertainty.