Rappler's latest stories on power shortage
May 2016 polls blamed for Luzon power blackouts
Despite the recent blackouts in Luzon Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi assures the public there is no looming power crisis
Crisis-hit Venezuela sets clocks ahead to save power
3rd UPDATE Venezuela shifts its time ahead by 30 minutes as it deals with a massive electricity shortage
Meralco sees tight power supply in 2016
Meralco is tapping an additional interim supply of around 240MW to avert a possible power supply problem especially during elections
3-4 hours rotational blackouts in Davao City until August 2
While the Davao Light and Power Company posts a schedule until Sunday August 2 it cannot project until when the periodic power outages will persist
Davao Light extends rotational blackouts to 2 hours
An official of the Davao Light and Power Company says the firm is not sure until when the power shortage will last
Palace: Energy conservation goes beyond Earth Hour
As the Philippine government gears up for an expected ‘power crisis ’ the Palace reminds the public that energy conservation should go beyond Earth Hour
ADB: Private consumption to boost PH economy in 2015
Factors that powered private consumption in 2014 will continue this year the Asian Development Bank says in a report as it forecasts 6 4 GDP growth for the country in 2015
ILP rules amended to include more participants
The Energy Regulatory Commission approves the governing rules to include non captive Meralco customers willing to volunteer for the Interruptible Load Program
Meralco lists 80 ILP participants to plug power shortage
If successful the overall committed interruptible load for summer could reach 1 034 93MW exceeding the initial target for power reserves
Moderate inflation in Jan-Feb over port relief, stable peso
Despite the slight uptick February’s inflation of 2 5 is still within the target for 2015 the country’s economic chief says
Malampaya shutdown starts March 15
The Luzon grid is dependent on Malampaya thus the looming power shortage But the firm behind it says it would do its best to complete maintenance work ahead of the 30 day shutdown
Lack of long-term plans hinders PH infra dev't
One factor businessmen say is the presidential term limit – a single term for 6 years – which leads to policy changes when a new leader takes over
Senate OKs Aquino’s 'special powers'
As the summer months set in the Senate approves on final reading the joint resolution allowing the President to address power shortage
Rotational power outages in Davao City starting Feb 21
Two hour rotational power outages are expected to hit the city due to the scheduled preventive maintenance of the STEAG coal fired power plant
Over 1000MW power reserve ready for Luzon this summer
The Interruptible Load Program will contribute the bulk of additional reserves
New wind farms to help bridge summer power shortage – WWF
The new wind farms in Guimaras and Ilocos Norte have already contributed 300 MW to the country’s power supply the World Wide Fund for Nature says
'Evolutionary' measures needed to address PH power situation
An energy specialist at the World Bank group says the Aquino administration can tap electric cooperatives to help address the country s power supply problems
Meralco calls for more ILP participants
The January 31 deadline ends but the utility firm is hopeful that more will sign up for the Interruptible Load Program as the dreaded power shortage in summer nears
DOE hopes for the best as Luzon reserves dwindle
Several power plants are offline but thankfully the demand is still manageable that no outages are reported yet in the region
Thin power reserves from January 26 to July 25
Meralco says it needs additional capacity as power banked for the 7 month period falls below the required contingency reserves
Palace reiterates need for emergency powers
The government is working on other options to mitigate the power shortage especially as summer nears as it awaits lawmakers action on its emergency powers request
Petilla: Implement ILP on yellow, not red alert
It makes little sense to implement the Interruptible Load Program during a red alert when there is already insufficient power says the energy secretary
Roxas drops, 'Emergency' powers, Pope to shoppers | The wRap
Mar Roxas’ not so winnable as his numbers drop President Aquino gets emergency powers to address the power shortage Pope Francis says boycott products made by modern day slaves
Malampaya consortium seeking extension until 2039
The consortium wants a 15 year extension of its service contract
Senate panel proposes higher 2015 budget for DOE, ERC
A Senate finance subcommittee has given the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority a caretaker budget of P40 million – from P251 million – for failing to generate its promised growth in the area
DOE calls for 32 more ILP participants
The energy department eyes 32 more firms to sign up for the Interruptible Load Program by December 1 in an attempt to address the looming power crisis in summer 2015
Petilla gives up hope on additional power generation bid
The energy department is banking on 4 options to help avert a power shortage in 2015
'Manila should do better than Cebu in solving power shortage'
I think ILP is a kind of solution where everyone loses a little bit They re happy losing a little bit for the sake of everyone says Visayan Electric Company CEO Sebastian Lacson of Cebu s experience with ILP after typhoon Yolanda
Osmeña computation shows no need for emergency powers
There is an incredible amount of megawattage available The list shows 3 169 megawatts for Luzon for Generating units from 1 megawatt and above says Senate committee on energy chairman Sergio Osmeña III
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
Miriam favors emergency powers for Aquino
Senator Miriam Santiago says the emergency powers should be limited to 6 months
Drilon: Can’t rush emergency powers for Aquino
Congress needs to deliberate on the ‘parameters’ of the powers it will grant the President
Gov't warns of power shortage, addt'l charges amid PSALM's money woes
PSALM warns a court s garnishment order will paralyze its operations preventing it to address the power shortage next year while the DOE says the order will result in additional charges for consumers
Petilla: No need for Aquino to invoke emergency powers if …
… PSALM will be allowed to contract additional generation capacities to address the Luzon power crisis in 2015
DOE: Malampaya shutdown can no longer be moved
The Interruptible Load Program and energy conservation are the best options so far to mitigate the looming power shortage the department says
Rappler Newscast | July 30, 2014
Philippines faces power crisis in 2015 PH military apologizes for coup scare After Haiyan: 14 500 survivors still live in tents
Meralco gets ready for the looming power crisis
As Malacañang mulls over a state of emergency declaration in the power sector Meralco has outlined steps it may take to help mitigate any power shortage in Luzon in 2015
Aquino keeps mum on emergency powers proposal in SONA
Instead he says he has instructed Energy Secretary Petilla to coordinate with other agencies and stakeholders in addressing the looming power shortage
German bank to help finance San Gabriel power plant
First NatGas Power Corporation secures a 265 million export credit facility with KfW IPEX Bank of Germany for its natural gas fired power project in Batangas
How to solve Mindanao's power woes
The Department of Energy identifies some short and long term solutions to address the power shortage in Mindanao
Gov't will use Malaya plant to ensure summer power supply
Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla says the government will run thermal power plant Malaya for up to 70 days to boost supply during the summer months
San Gabriel Power Plant 'crucial' for Luzon – Aquino
Between now and 2016 more companies are set to build in Luzon new plants which will generate about 2 412 megawatts of power the President says
Brillantes: PCOS can run during blackout
PCOS machines can run even during a blackout the poll chief assures the public
In GenSan, power crisis for the Antoninos
If there is one singular issue in which the Antoninos will sink or swim in the 2013 polls it is power – the commodity kind
Diesel-fired power plants underutilized in Mindanao
PCCI suggests that diesel fired power plants be made baseload generators to augment the power supply in Mindanao
Petilla: I accepted job because Aquino 'wants changes'
The new energy chief wants to get a grip on the department before he makes any decisions
Aboitiz to spend P170-B on power, mainly in Mindanao
Amid a power shortage in Mindanao Aboitiz Power will be pouring funding into new generation projects in the southern Philippines
Energy Summit aims for consensus over Mindanao power issue
Amid claims that the Energy Summit is a farce Malacañang assured the public that stakeholders would seek consensus
