DOE urges consumers to save power for summer
MANILA – Department of Energy (DOE) Raphael Lotilla has urged Filipinos to observe efficient use of electricity to help ensure the availability of sufficient power in preparation for the dry season when higher temperature triggers increase in demand.
PLN to Install 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for 2023 ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – State-run electricity company PT PLN’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is planning to install 100 units of electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) to support the 2023 ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai District, NTT Province, Indonesia. “PLN provides 100 SPKLU units to serve 275 electric cars to transport the delegates, as well as (electric) cars […]
DOST pitches 23-seater e-jeepney
MANILA, Philippines — A locally developed electric jeepney (e-jeepney) is being pitched by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as an answer to the big challenge of implementing the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).
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.
Higher power bills seen in March; fuel prices also rising
Consumers in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces are in for higher electricity rates as Meralco sees higher power rates for this March billing.
Power utility TNB expects resilient earnings
Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) earnings are expected to be resilient going forward, as the ballooning under-recovery of fuel costs will eventually be recovered under the incentive-based regulatory framework, albeit with a six-month lag.
Singapore to grant first conditional approval for proposals to import low-carbon electricity ‘soon’
Singapore expects to grant its first conditional approval for proposals to import low-carbon electricity “soon”, said Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng on Tuesday (Feb 28).
Myanmar Junta Waives Tax on Electricity Investment to Keep Lights On
In a bid to attract foreign funds for the country’s electricity sector, which has been crippled since the coup, the junta has waived tax on investment in the sector.