Rappler's latest stories on energy crisis
Recto: Don't use Malampaya funds for Bataan nuke plant revival
Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto says the funds can instead be used for an independent scientific study on the economic and technical feasibility of completing the plant
Consult scientists on Bataan Nuclear Power Plant – Recto
Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto makes the suggestion following reports that President Rodrigo Duterte allowed the rehabilitation of the BNPP
Challenge to new energy chief: Regroup with different level of thinking
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi needs his team to first resolve the self inflicted problems and then regroup to accomplish the 100 day assignment
How fossil fuels destroy biodiversity
If the Philippines continues to depend on fossil fuels it will undoubtedly worsen the conditions of wildlife in the country and subsequently our well being as a society
Bataan Nuclear Power Plant impossible to revive – Marcos Jr
The vice presidential candidate however says that setting up a nuclear power plant in the Philippines is still a viable and practical
Argentina to ration electricity during heat wave
The measure is aimed at alleviating an energy crisis during the southern hemisphere s summer when peak demand for electricity is tapping the power grid
Coal power plants in Bataan commit human rights violations
Ash fall is just the tip of the iceberg Residents of a Bataan town are facing violence and harassment amidst the fight against their eviction from their own land to accommodate the new coal fired power plants
Energy chief Petilla confirms resignation
UPDATED Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla says no one pressured him to resign Petilla will not leave the agency until his suitable replacement is found
Malampaya consortium seeking extension until 2039
The consortium wants a 15 year extension of its service contract
House panel approves emergency powers for Aquino
UPDATED The joint resolution granting special powers to the President to address a looming power crisis is eyed for passage in the House of Representatives by end November
Senate puts on hold hearings on emergency powers
The national budget is the priority now Senator Sergio Osmeña III says
Meralco to tap 529MW from interim power supply deals
Meralco stretches its existing interim contracts with power generating companies until July 2015 to minimize outages starting summer 2015
Business groups urge Aquino to act on 8-point economic reform
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry asks Aquino to focus on pressing matters like the 2015 energy crisis port congestion and ASEAN integration
Aquino: Special powers to help gov't 'prepare for the worst'
President Benigno Aquino III says he is the type who plans for the worst and hopes for the best and insists the government needs more options to avert a looming power crisis
Petilla: Even with ILP, brownouts to persist in summer 2015
Energy chief Carlos Jericho Petilla says that even if the Interruptible Load Program is in place brownouts are likely to occur but ‘not severe’
WWF: Renewable energy is the best solution to power crisis
The World Wide Fund for Nature reiterates its call for the Philippine government to focus on renewable energy solutions as a long term strategy in power supply
Battery energy storage to help ease looming power crisis
AES Philippines Inc is planning to introduce battery energy storage in the country hopefully soon to help ease the summer 2015 power crisis
Malampaya gas field can fuel plants after 2030
Studies show the Malampaya consortium can draw natural gas longer than expected Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla says
Meralco taps additional 400-MW capacity for summer 2015
The utility firm says it is now firming negotiations with power producers to help address the supply deficiency in Luzon
House to probe need for special powers for Aquino
The House opts for a congressional hearing over the outright grant of special powers to President Benigno Aquino III to address a looming energy crisis in 2015
DOE warns of 7-week rotating brownout in 2015
Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla says that if President Aquino does not get special powers at the soonest time there will be a red alert or insufficient power supply in the summer of 2015
Aquino asks Congress for powers to solve power shortage
The joint resolution needs the concurrence of both the Senate and the House of Representatives before it can be approved
Gov’t pushes for Malaya power plant rehab
The rehabilitation of the power plant will provide additional capacity to the Luzon grid which is expected to undergo power shortages by March 2015
It’s still the economy, stupid
If the administration fails to resolve problems that may hamper the economy the President s endorsement may become a kiss of death in 2016
10 reasons you should care about water and energy
Things you need to know about the interdependence of water and energy and how the world can attain security in both sectors
Mindanao power deficit could be higher - DoE
Energy Secretary Petilla admits the government has no idea on how much is needed to make Mindanao power secure
Sarangani town wants more power
Alabel town in Sarangani province is asking the energy department for more supply of power
Energy chief: It's 'my failure'
Energy Secretary Rene Almendras takes full responsibility for the power crisis in Mindanao
