Accerated decarbonization to leave $10b worth of stranded coal plants
The World Bank said Thursday an accelerated decarbonization scenario would leave the Philippines with $10 bilion worth of stranded coal-fired ...
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Meralco, Panay Energy asked to justify supply deal termination
By Alena Mae S. Flores The Energy Regulatory Commission asked Panay Energy Development Corp., owner of two coal-fired power plants ...
Read moreERC chief eyes conversion of coal plants into LNG hubs
The next administration should convert coal-fired power plants into natural gas facilities as part of the country’s thrust towards a ...
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China backpedals on climate promises as economy slows
"Policymakers in Beijing have long walked a tightrope, balancing climate objectives with domestic growth." By Poornima Weerasekara When China’s President ...
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Australia’s largest power firm rejects green takeover bid
SYDNEY, Australia—Australia’s largest energy firm and biggest carbon emitter AGL on Monday rejected a takeover bid from green-minded tech billionaire ...
Read moreNegros Oriental lauded for backing renewables
Clean energy companies welcomed the renewable energy ordinance issued by the provincial government of Negros Oriental, incentivizing incoming RE investors ...
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No to coal
Mitzi Jonelle Tan (left), international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), speaks during a protest in front ...
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DOE issues advisory clarifying moratorium on new coal projects
The Department of Energy on Monday issued an advisory to clarify the moratorium on the processing of applications of greenfield ...
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Quezon rallies vs. coal-fired power plants
Community members and clean energy advocates in Quezon staged protests on Friday against the continued operation and expansion of coal-fired ...
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Nuclear energy likely to displace coal plants in PH
The reintroduction of nuclear power in the Philippines may displace coal-fired power plants, according to the latest commentary of Fitch ...
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