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Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to be more transparent in its nuclear energy program agenda amid reports that the Philippines and Russia have signed a deal on exploring the possible construction of nuclear power plants in the country. Gatchalian made the call for transparency as the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has committed to champion the creation of a regulatory framework for waste-to-energy (WTE) technology in the 18th Congress, in line with the Duterte administration’s thrust to advance the use of renewable energy in the country. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, has shown particular interest with the economics of WTE, […]
Senator Win Gatchalian said the Department of Energy (DOE) has put itself “right on track” in its energy direction by crafting a new program that seeks to build a renewable energy (RE) portfolio of 2,000 megawatts (MW) in 10 years. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate committee on energy, lauded the DOE’s initiative to collaborate with […]
In compliance with the new policy of the Department of Energy (DOE), the Tablas Island Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TIELCO) will open the competitive bidding for the supply of electricity to Carabao Island, one of Romblon province’s emerging tourist destinations. The opening of bids for the competitive selection process (CSP) for new power provider for the […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is coordinating closely with the Department of Energy (DOE) in its performance assessment and audit on the Masbate Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MASELCO) to find appropriate solutions to address its current problems. The NEA Management and Consultancy Services Office (MCSO) has been assisting MASELCO towards improving its distribution services despite limited […]
The Joint Congressional Power Commission (JCPC) has approved the amendments to the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act Law (EPIRA) in order for communities to feel the benefits of hosting power generation facilities as quickly as possible. During the last JCPC hearing for the 17th Congress, both panels of […]
The Joint Congressional Power Commission (JCPC) approved the revised rules on the financial benefits to communities hosting the country’s power plants. Chaired by Senator Win Gatchalian and Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Jay Velasco, the JCPC approved several amendments to the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) law, as […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for an investigation into the unexpected brownouts that hit several towns and cities in Luzon, especially after the Department of Energy (DOE) has given its assurance that there is ample supply of electricity reserve throughout the dry season. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, made the call amid […]
Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to immediately investigate the power outages hitting Luzon after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the grid under red alert due to insufficient power reserves. Gatchalian said the DOE should also look into the possibility of collusion among power producers due to […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has reiterated the importance of a sound policy and regulatory framework for electric vehicles (e-vehicles) to usher in the uptake of electric vehicles in the country. During the Senate Committee on Energy hearing on Senate Bill No. 2137 or the Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Act, Gatchalian quizzed the Department of Energy’s […]