May 23, 2025

Tag: Department of Energy

  • Supreme Court Shocker: Renewable Energy Developers No Longer Need DOE Endorsement for VAT Refunds!

    In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has declared that renewable energy developers do not require an endorsement from the Department of Energy to claim VAT refunds. This ruling came after the court’s Third Division reviewed a case brought by Maibarara Geothermal, Inc., which sought a refund exceeding PHP80 million for the year 2013. The…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Renewable Energy Bids Surpass Goals in Third Green Energy Auction

    MANILA – The third round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-3) has seen a robust response from renewable energy developers, with bids exceeding the Department of Energy’s (DOE) target of 4,650 megawatts (MW). The DOE announced that the auction attracted 14 projects, totaling a tendered capacity of 7,530.89 MW, scheduled for delivery between 2025 and…

    Written by

    Gregorio Rosales

  • Philippines Grants National Significance Status to 149 Major Energy Projects

    The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has recently awarded Certificates of Energy Projects of National Significance (CEPNS) to 149 significant energy initiatives, totaling PHP2.4 trillion in investments from May to December 2024. These projects encompass a broad spectrum of energy solutions, including 91 renewable energy projects that will contribute 17.6 gigawatts of clean…

    Written by

    Gwendolyn DeGuzman