Emergency fund for electric coops ready for Palace approval
The Senate and House of Representatives have ratified the final reconciled version of a measure that would provide government funding for emergency and resiliency initiatives of 122 electric cooperatives providing power to tens of millions of Filipinos nationwide. “With this reconciled version of the bill, we will create a culture of resiliency in our electric […]
To public: No massive brownouts this summer
Senator Win Gatchalian has assured the public that no massive brownouts would happen this summer following the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) recently issued by the Court of Appeals (CA) against the suspension of four commissioners of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). “It’s a blessing na nakaupo na rin ang apat na commissioners, at least for […]
ERC commendable for lowering system loss cap
Senator Win Gatchalian over the weekend commended the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for lowering the cap on the allowable rate of system losses that can be passed-on to consumers in their monthly electricity bills. “Lowering the recoverable system loss rate is a pro-consumer action that will reduce electricity rates and force electric companies to make […]
Recoverable System Loss Act gets Senate nod on third reading
The Senate has approved on third and final reading a measure which will reduce the amount of system loss charges passed on by electricity distribution utilities to consumers in their monthly electric bills. The Recoverable System Loss Act (Senate Bill 1623) seeks to lower the present system loss caps prescribed by the Energy Regulatory Commission […]
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act approved by Senate
Senator Win Gatchalian on Monday hailed the Senate’s approval on third and final reading of a measure institutionalizing a framework to advance energy efficiency and conservation practices in the country, aiming to make the national energy supply more sustainable, stable, and affordable. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2018 (Senate Bill 1531) lays down a solid […]
Energy procurement reforms to generate P13 billion consumer savings
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1653, otherwise known as the Electricity Procurement Act of 2018 – a measure which proposes the implementation of a competitive, transparent, and uniform electricity procurement process that is poised to save consumers as much as P13 billion annually in electricity charges. Gatchalian, the chairman of […]
Senate panels settle NEA, BUSECO scuffle
The Senate has concluded its mediation of the dispute between the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative (BUSECO) concerning the former’s supervisory and disciplinary powers over the latter. During the second consultative hearing on the issue led by Senator Win Gatchalian (chairman, Senate Energy Committee) and Senator Migz Zubiri (chairman, Senate Cooperative Committee) the […]
Gatchalian wants strict monitoring of oil inventories and price hikes
Senator Win Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, is studying measures to institutionalize effective mechanisms to monitor the levels of supply of petroleum products, including the imposition of stricter penalties for late and incorrect inventory submissions of oil companies, as well as for the negligence on the part of government agencies to monitor […]
Senate energy panel moves against premature electricity, fuel price hikes under TRAIN
The Senate Energy Committee is mobilizing to prevent premature increases in electricity and fuel prices as a result of the new excise tax rates imposed by RA 10963, the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act. Pursuant to Senate Resolution No. 581, filed by Senator Win Gatchalian earlier this week, the energy committee will […]
