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Nuclear Ambitions Accelerate DOE: Identifies Sites, Sets Regulatory Framework
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Nuclear Ambitions Accelerate DOE: Identifies Sites, Sets Regulatory Framework

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

Mar 3, 2026
Power at a Price: The Truth Behind the Philippines’ Soaring Electricity Rates
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Power at a Price: The Truth Behind the Philippines’ Soaring Electricity Rates

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

Feb 26, 2026
Opposition Grows As Labrador Weighs Proposed ₱225-B Nuclear Power Plant
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Opposition Grows As Labrador Weighs Proposed ₱225-B Nuclear Power Plant

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,

Feb 11, 2026
When Green Power Falls Short: The Summer Energy Dilemma
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When Green Power Falls Short: The Summer Energy Dilemma

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.

Feb 5, 2026
Left in the Dark: How Amianan’s Electric Cooperatives Failed Communities for Decades
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Left in the Dark: How Amianan’s Electric Cooperatives Failed Communities for Decades

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

Jan 30, 2026
Consumers Can Expect New Renewable Energy Fees on 2026 Bills
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Consumers Can Expect New Renewable Energy Fees on 2026 Bills

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

Dec 24, 2025
UK’s Net Zero Rush Fuels Economic Strain and Energy Woes
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UK’s Net Zero Rush Fuels Economic Strain and Energy Woes

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),

Nov 21, 2025
Why Economic Growth Still Depends on Reliable Power
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Why Economic Growth Still Depends on Reliable Power

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

Oct 8, 2025
10 Reasons the Philippines Trails in Renewable Energy
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10 Reasons the Philippines Trails in Renewable Energy

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%

Sep 17, 2025
Electric Cooperatives and the Energy Transition: Help or Hindrance?
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Electric Cooperatives and the Energy Transition: Help or Hindrance?

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,

Aug 20, 2025

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