The Department of Energy (DOE) has identified four potential locations in Luzon and the Visayas for the country’s planned nuclear power projects, while also finalizing a comprehensive licensing framework aimed
Electricity prices in the Philippines remain among the highest in Southeast Asia. Policymakers cite imported fuel dependence, global volatility, and infrastructure gaps. Critics argue that coal has cushioned inflation, grid
Opposition is mounting in a coastal town in Pangasinan over a proposal to build a ₱225-billion nuclear power plant, as residents, church leaders, and local officials raise concerns about safety,
Year after year, electric power demand in the Philippines continues to climb. According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), system peak demand reached 15,270 megawatts (MW) most recently.
Electric cooperatives (ECs) were created to bring affordable, reliable electricity to rural and provincial areas of the Philippines. In the Amianan region of Luzon, including Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La
Starting January 2026, electricity consumers across the Philippines will see an additional charge on their bills designed to support the expansion of renewable energy (RE) projects nationwide. The Energy Regulatory
Former UK Minister Boris Johnson has conceded he pushed the UK’s net-zero agenda “far too fast” during his leadership. Despite once driving aggressive emissions-cutting targets and promoting renewable energy (RE),
On April 28, 2025, a sudden and cascading power failure plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness, cutting electricity to tens of millions within seconds. The blackout, which began shortly after
The Philippines is sitting on one of Southeast Asia’s richest mixes of renewable energy (RE). Geothermal remains the backbone of the sector, supplying around 1,932 megawatts (MW) or nearly 15%
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) latest planning documents lock in an ambitious path: renewables should reach 35% of power generation by 2030 and 50% by 2040. However, as of 2024,