Groups want MGen coal plant project’s ECC declared expired
By Adam Ang BusinessWorld VARIOUS anti-coal groups have asked the government to declare the expiration of the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) of Meralco Powergen Corp.’s (MGen) large coal power plant project in Quezon province as its construction was...
Power firms support shift from coal to clean energy
By Alena Mae S. Flores Manila Standard Energy companies, environmental groups and consumers on Wednesday welcomed the Department of Energy’s declaration of a moratorium on endorsements for greenfield or new coal power plants. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi...
Major coal players to abide by D.O.E. ban on ‘new’ projects
By Lenie Lectura Business Mirror MAJOR coal power plant producers are supporting the Department of Energy ‘s (DOE) pronouncement to stop endorsing new coal power plant projects. The country’s power mix is dominated by coal, being the cheapest among the...