Posts by tag: renewable energy

11 years ago

EPIRA allowed private takeover of energy sector, says groups

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EPIRA allowed private takeover of energy sector, says groups

Non-government organizations and consumer groups in Mindanao castigated government on its alleged mishandling of the affairs of the energy sector that they said only allowed corporations to dominate the field rather than being clipped of their powers to monopolize.

11 years ago

Groups vow to block Aboitiz plan on coal plant expansion

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Groups vow to block Aboitiz plan on coal plant expansion

A power company here wants the “favorable endorsement” of the Davao City Council as it plans to increase the generating capacity of its coal-fired power plant but members of civil society vowed to block this plan saying they were not convinced of the environmental protection and safeguard to health.