MANILA , Philippines — Murang Kuryente on Thursday joined a mobilization of consumers calling on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to include end users of electricity in discussions on the competitive selection process (CSP). Murang Kuryente was joined by the Power for People Coalition, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, and Sanlakas in their action held recently in front of the ERC office in Pasig City. On a similar note, Arances responded to reported statements asserting that renewable energy is neither economical nor affordable at this point. “Renewable energy now accounts for a third of the global power generating capacity, according to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency. Study after study, and even our own experience with power supply agreements, have shown that coal is more expensive than renewable energy sources.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 13, 2019 01:41 UTC