House approves on 3rd reading bill on safe nuclear energy use
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a measure that would promote safe nuclear energy use with the creation of the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM).
ESDM Ministry Rejects House Proposal for New Renewable Energy Fund Management Agency
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif rejected the House of Representatives’ proposal to create a new renewable energy (NRE) fund management agency, set to be included in the NRE Bill. According to Arifin, Presidential Regulation No. 97 of 2021 on MRE ministry provided that the implementation of NRE policies falls under […]
Households to get financial incentive for reducing electricity use during peak periods from next year
SINGAPORE: Singapore will test out alerting households on when to stop or postpone using their appliances during peak usage periods, in a first-of-its-kind effort to decrease energy consumption here.
Philippines Offers Incentives For Self-Financed Renewable Energy Projects
The Board of Investments (BOI) has introduced additional incentives for registered projects that will generate their own electricity through renewable energy facilities. Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo announced that a recent memorandum circular updates the guidelines for incentives related to energy efficiency and conservation projects, particularly those listed in the 2022 Strategic Investment Priority Plan.
Philippines to Streamline Offshore Wind and Floating Solar Guidelines
Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has started working with the country’s Department of Energy (DOE) on updating the offshore wind and floating solar guidelines so they would become components of next year’s National Expenditure Program (NEP).
Bongbong Marcos seeks business support for renewable energy
CEBU CITY — President Bongbong Marcos Jr. has sought the help of the business sector in the plan to push forward with the use of renewable energy.
Renewable energy suppliers likely authorized to sell power directly to consumers
Under the draft, the MOIT has put forward a proposal to two scenarios: The first one is power purchase made via transmission lines invested by the private sector: In this case, renewable energy generators and large electricity consumers would not face restrictions on capacity, output, or electricity use purpose. Power suppliers would be responsible for […]
Nik Nazmi: NETR project implementation to ensure fair, equitable energy transition
The successful implementation of 10 projects and six flagship initiatives under Phase 1 of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) will contribute to a fair and equitable energy transition and boost the growth of the country’s renewable energy industry, especially renewable energy.
Indonesia Energy Ministry Sets Price Caps for Electric Car Charging
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) determined the price ceilings for the charging of electric cars in fast charging and ultrafast charging stations through the Decree of the ESDM Minister No.182.K/TL.04/MEM.S/2023.
LDP urges better planning of power supply in Sabah
After 60 years of independence, he said Sabah only has 1,080 megawatts (MW) of power supply for the entire state, while West Malaysia has 25,962 MW and Sarawak has 5,996 MW.