The Department of Energy (DOE) announced revised guidelines for its first-ever offshore wind energy auction, aiming for a more transparent and practical process. The DOE held a virtual meeting with industry stakeholders on June 30th to finalize the Terms of Reference (TOR) for Green Energy Auction 5 (GEA-5). The auction, targeting 3,300 megawatts of offshore...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that it has reached an agreement with oil companies to implement staggered fuel price increases in response to rising global oil prices. This follows a meeting between DOE Officer-in-Charge Sharon S. Garin, Undersecretary Alessandro O. Sales, and representatives from the downstream oil industry. The agreement aims to mitigate...
The Philippines is accelerating its transition to renewable energy with the release of a comprehensive guidebook designed to fast-track the development of offshore wind power projects. The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), unveiled the “Compendium: Guidebook to Permitting and Consenting for Offshore Wind Energy in the...
Starting in the first quarter of 2025, all new vehicles sold in the Philippines will be required to display fuel economy labels, similar to the energy efficiency tags found on appliances. The Department of Energy (DOE) will implement the mandatory Vehicle Fuel Economy Labeling Program (VFELP), providing vehicle buyers with readily accessible, verified fuel economy...
First Gen, a leading clean energy provider in the Philippines, has issued a call to action to the country’s hotel industry, urging them to embrace renewable energy (RE) sources to reduce costs and environmental impact. During the recent Hospitality Philippines Conference, First Gen Vice President Carlo Vega emphasized the significant financial and ecological benefits of...