Stay informed on the latest happenings and headlines in the Philippine power industry with Mabuhay Energy’s Weekly News Spotlight! This week, we’re featuring key articles from the regulatory sector that are shaping the energy landscape: Spotlight: DOE Defends Cancellation of 105 Renewable Energy Service Contracts The Department of Energy (DOE) defended its move to cancel 105 non-performing and delayed renewable energy service contracts amid concerns it would hurt investor sentiment. The DOE said majority of these contracts were awarded in 2017 and 2019, and the common reasons for project delays included failure to secure possessory rights or system impact studies (SIS), indicating an inability to connect to the grid. READ MORE: https://manilastandard.net/business/314544768/doe-defends-cancellation-of-105-re-service-contracts.html Supreme Court Affirms ERC Oversight on Electricity Generation and Supply The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld some provisions of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), stating that electricity generation and supply are subject to the regulation of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) despite not being public utility operations. READ MORE: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/932184/electricity-generation-supply-subject-to-erc-regulation-sc/story/ Image Sources: Business Inquirer, Supreme Court Official Website Want to stay updated on the headlines in the Philippine power industry? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter today! Connect with our energy professionals by emailing us at info@mabuhayenergy.com. Mabuhay Energy, #YourPartnerForGrowth