Manila Bulletin·3 min read·medium
DOE eyes cheaper power bills with off-grid RE auction
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Gabriell Christel Galang
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The Philippine Department of Energy is planning an auction for renewable energy projects in off-grid islands to replace expensive diesel-fired power plants. This initiative aims to reduce the universal charge for missionary electrification, ultimately lowering electricity bills for consumers.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is planning a dedicated renewable energy (RE) auction for off-grid islands in a bid to lower consumers’ electricity bills by reducing the universal charge for missionary electrification (UCME).
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