Higher WESM rates expected to push up January power bills
Power rates at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market increased by more than P1 per kilowatt-hour in December because of plant ...
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Meralco says October rates slightly higher
Power rates are expected to increase slightly in October on higher transmission charges, retailer Manila Electric Co. said Friday. Meralco ...
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September inflation may breach 5% due to higher oil prices
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said Thursday inflation in September likely breached the 5-percent level and rose to ...
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Bacolod mayor seeks ERC help on power hike
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio “Bing” Leonardia has appealed to the Energy Regulatory Commission to immediately look into the increase in ...
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Electricity rates increased by 0.23 per kWh in July on higher demand and tight supply
Manila Electric Co. said Friday power rates rose by P0.2353 per kilowatt-hour in July to P8.9071 per kWh from P8.6718 ...
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Power rates likely to increase in May with completion of pass-through charges refund – Meralco
Power consumers may experience higher power rates in May with the completion of the refund of pass-through charges, coupled with ...
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Meralco announces second straight month of electricity cost reduction
Manila Electric Co. said Tuesday consumers will enjoy lower power rates in March on lower generation cost and bill refund ...
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Meralco says power rates may rise in January despite reduced demand
Power rates in the franchise area of Manila Electric Co. may increase in January despite the lower demand, a company ...
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DOE vows to focus on cutting power costs, ensuring ample supply in 2021
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said Monday the Department of Energy is focusing on lowering power rates and ensuring security of ...
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WESM sees power rates declining until January next year
Prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, the country’s trading floor of electricity, are expected to continue their downtrend until ...
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