Gatchalian bats for national energy efficiency and conservation policy
Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for the creation of a comprehensive energy efficiency and conservation policy framework as an innovative alternative approach to securing viable and affordable power nationwide. In his sponsorship speech for Senate Bill No. 1531, the proposed “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2017,” Gatchalian stressed that “energy efficiency and conservation strategies […]
Gatchalian promotes indigenous power sources for PH energy independence
Senator Win Gatchalian is asserting the need for strong government support in harnessing the full potential of the country’s indigenous energy resources to build a stable and sustainable supply of affordable electricity. Gatchalian, who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, said the promotion of local energy resources as a primary source of […]
EO on energy projects a “big step forward” – Gatchalian
Senator Win Gatchalian over the weekend expressed optimism that prospective players will be encouraged to invest in the Philippine energy market as the government jumpstarts the implementation of vital reforms to eliminate red tape in the energy sector. Gatchalian said the government has taken a big step forward in addressing energy sector red tape with […]
PH and Europe united by vision for “low carbon future” – Gatchalian
Senator Win Gatchalian on Thursday said that a common agenda of promoting sustainable energy development and environmental responsibility will continue to ensure strong ties of friendship between the Philippines and key European allies, despite controversies over the past year which had caused strained relations between the countries. The senator’s remarks came after completing a two-week sojourn […]
Gatchalian files bill to improve transparency, accountability in ERC
Senator Win Gatchalian wants the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to open its deliberations to the general public to guarantee that consumers get fair and reasonable power rates. The proposal is among the key features of Senate Bill No. 1490, otherwise known as the ERC Governance Act of 2017, which Gatchalian has filed to ensure transparency […]
Gatchalian champions P750M Electric Coops Calamity Fund
Senator Win Gatchalian wants to make funding available for electric cooperatives nationwide to make them more competent in disaster response and mitigation and prevent protracted power interruptions in areas hit by natural calamities. To achieve this, Gatchalian has sponsored on the Senate floor the proposed Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund Act of 2017 (Senate Bill No. 1461) […]
Gatchalian pushes ERC to fast-track system loss review
Senator Win Gatchalian wants the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to put in place a periodic review of the system loss program to encourage power supply stakeholders to engage in more efficient processes. Gatchalian, who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, at the same time pushed the ERC to fast-track its assessment of […]
Gatchalian scores ERC for ₱6.6 billion FiT payment backlog
Senator Win Gatchalian took to task the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for regulatory inaction that has resulted in a whopping ₱6.6 billion backlog in feed-in tariff (FiT) rate payments owed by government to renewable energy developers for the year 2016, including ₱230 million in interest payments alone. Gatchalian, the chairman of the Senate Committee on […]
Gatchalian sponsors landmark energy red tape reform bill
Power supply will be more stable and costs will be much lower under a simplified permitting process for new energy generation developers, Senator Win Gatchalian said on Wednesday as he sponsored the Energy Virtual One Stop Shop Act of 2017 (EVOSS Act) on the Senate floor. The proposed EVOSS Act “focuses on a problem that is painfully […]
