The ERC said it would probe the issuance of red and yellow alerts on the main island of Luzon due to the reported “tripping,” or interruption in supply, of several power plants. | jordeenelagare /PDI
“You’ll recall we investigated the incident of September 2022, with initial findings indicating that vegetation and protection equipment not operating as designed causing the outage. We issued show-cause orders to relevant parties then,” added Dimalanta.
Manila Electric Co. said it was monitoring the situation and was prepared to implement rotating power interruptions as needed.It has likewise secured 346.4 MW of capacity under the interruptible load program, which allows its large customers to operate their generators to reduce electricity demand from the grid.
Gatchalian, the former chair of the Senate energy committee, said the outcome of the case involving Meralco and SMC power units would set a “precedent” regarding changes in PSAs. “ERC was… made aware of how it can ensure that the public gets the lowest possible rate while energy players continue to supply power viably amid rising geopolitical risks beyond anybody’s control. Yet, it still chose to look the other way,” SMCGP said.
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