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 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐆𝐄𝐀-𝟒) The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing to release the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the fourth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-4) within this month. This round will, for the first time, feature Integrated Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems (IRESS), specifically focusing on solar power plants combined with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). However, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) will not be included in the auction. READ MORE: https://business.inquirer.net/505383/doe-set-to-release-terms-of-reference-for-4th-green-energy-auction 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬: 𝐃𝐎𝐄’𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 The Department of Energy (DOE) has activated the Energy Task Force Election (ETFE) to ensure a stable power supply during the May 2025 elections. Power firms, NGCP, and utilities will prevent outages, suspend maintenance, and optimize grid operations. Special crews will secure power lines to polling stations, ensuring uninterrupted electricity. READ MORE: https://bilyonaryo.com/2025/02/06/powering-the-polls-does-energy-task-force-on-full-alert/power/ Image Source: Bilyonaryo News Mabuhay Energy, #YourPartnerForGrowth