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ERC adopts rules to boost microgrid expansion

The Energy Regulatory Commission has adopted rules governing microgrid systems, marking a major step toward accelerating total electrification and strengthening consumer protection in unserved...

Maharlika eyes energy, mining, farm deals in ‘26

Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) plans to invest in energy, logistics, agriculture and mining ventures in 2026 as it prioritizes assets that address structural bottlenecks...

Electric cooperatives seek funding to hit 100% electrification goal by 2028

The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association Inc. (PHILRECA) is calling on the national government to allocate sufficient and equitable funding for its member-cooperatives' electrification...

Meralco, NPC to build largest microgrid

About 1,200 households and businesses on Cagbalete Island will soon gain access to reliable electricity after a state-run power firm and the Philippines’ largest...

Electric cooperatives restoring power to 4.8 million homes—NEA

State-run National Electrification Administration said more electric cooperatives (ECs) reported total power shutdown affecting almost 4.8 million consumers on Monday morning due to the...

NEA reaffirms commitment to energize last-mile schools

BACOLOD CITY – The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reaffirmed its commitment to energize all last-mile schools across the country within the next three years. Administrator...

Most electric cooperatives have lower power rates than Meralco—NEA

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) lauded electric cooperatives for lowering power costs for their member-consumers. NEA administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda said 90 out of 121...

NEA budget good enough to electrify 22K rural households—Gatchalian

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed confidence that the National Electrification Administration (NEA) can electrify around 22,000 rural homes with its P1.87-billion subsidy from the 2025...

Solar firm agrees to serve remote areas

Solar Philippines on Thursday accepted the challenge of  electric cooperatives to prioritize remote and underserved locations, instead of tourist and high-growth areas in the...
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