Tourists Flee as Samal Plunges Into Darkness
Samal drew over 276,000 tourists from January to August 2025, but unreliable power keeps the numbers from rising and leaves local businesses struggling.
DOE Cleans the Slate, Purges Idle RE Projects to Revive Green Momentum
The DOE’s purge of inactive renewable energy projects clears the path for real developers and opens new opportunities as investors eye the Philippine market.
Southeast Asia Races Toward Solar–Wind Integration, Yet Hard Realities Remain
IEA finds big solar-wind opportunities in Southeast Asia, yet warns that high capital costs, grid upgrades, and inconsistent policies could slow progress.
Voices Rising: Consumers Unite Against Failing Electric Cooperatives
Consumer groups nationwide are raising their voices against electric cooperatives, urging reforms for fair rates, better service, and consistent, reliable power.
Counting the Wrong Costs: The Case for Rethinking How We Judge Renewables
An engineer from DLSU says the Philippines may be using outdated metrics like LCOE, urging better tools to measure renewable energy’s true costs and system impact.
Is Net Zero Doing More Harm Than Good?
Rising voices, even Bill Gates, caution that pursuing Net Zero too aggressively may create economic risks and unintended harm to humanity.
Agusan del Norte Races Toward a Renewable Future With Landmark 325-MW Clean Energy Project
Agusan del Norte is preparing for a significant infusion of renewable energy, with more than 325 megawatts (MW) of new capacity lined up and a unified permitting framework underway...
DOE Aims for 170 MW in Pioneering Waste-to-Energy Auction
President Marcos welcomed Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ $3B investment, signaling strong global confidence in the Philippines’ clean energy future.
Winter of Worry: Britain’s Energy Debts Hit Record High
UK household energy debt hits an eight-year high, soaring 30% as suppliers urge the government to take radical action to cut costs.
Net Zero Is Not Zero Cost
Energy analysts warn that the global push for net zero may burden ordinary citizens, citing rising costs, job losses, and unequal economic impacts.