Sabah set to regulate own electricity, gas supply
Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor has set in motion plans for the state to regulate its own electricity and gas supply by setting up the Sabah Energy Commission (SEC) and take over Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB).
About 1.2m S’porean households to receive one-off $100 utilities credit by September
About 1.2 million Singaporean households living in public and private residential properties will each receive a one-off $100 Household Utilities Credit by next month.
Philippine govt warns about ‘power-saving device’ scam touted as energy prices surge
As surging inflation pushed up living costs in the Philippines, Facebook posts and YouTube videos promoted a “power-saving device” that they claimed could slash electricity bills. However, the posts show news reports that have been doctored to make it look like tests found the device was effective, when they actually found it did not work. […]
‘Powering’ up ties between Sarawak and Asean
As Malaysia’s largest renewable energy provider, Sarawak Energy Bhd (Sarawak Energy) is stepping up its game in providing electricity to Indonesia, specifically to Kalimantan, in its mission to becoming a regional powerhouse.
Takiyuddin: 100pc use of renewable energy proposed for Redang, Perhentian, Tioman islands
Three islands in the country are being proposed to be green energy islands, using 100 per cent renewable energy, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
Malaysia’s Tenaga to invest $4.5 bln a year to speed energy transition
Malaysian utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) (TENA.KL) said on Wednesday it was aiming for capital expenditure of about 20 billion ringgit ($4.48 billion) annually till 2050 to fast track its energy transition plans.
ERC begins reset process for power transmission rates
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has begun the process of resetting transmission rates, one of the charges power distributors levy on electricity consumers. The ERC promulgated Resolution No. 08, Series of 2022, or the Amended Rules for Setting Transmission Wheeling Rates, to restore balance in transmission regulation. It jump-starts the rate reset process of the country’s sole […]
Electric vehicles tax breaks pave way for ‘green traffic’ in Philippine roads, says Gatchalian
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said that the newly imposed tax breaks for certain types of electric vehicles will help Filipinos adapt to the usage of EVs and help reduce carbon emissions. Gatchalian, the principal author of the Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), said Saturday that the modified tariff rates will […]
Energy projects in pipeline to help address power costs
Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella on Monday said energy projects in the pipeline will help the country in addressing high power costs.
South-East Asia’s largest wind power plant to be built in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Monsoon Wind Power Company Limited has signed a US$692.55 million loan agreement to build a wind power plant in Laos.