DOE: 40 erring power firms face suspension
The government is cracking the whip on non-compliant power generation companies, with at least 40 gencos facing suspension for continuing to snub show-cause orders (SCOs).
The Philippine government is taking decisive action against power generation companies that are not complying with show-cause orders (SCOs). At least 40 gencos are currently facing potential suspension for disregarding these orders, according to Energy Secretary Sharon Garin. Most of these non-compliant companies operate small diesel-fired power plants, and some have even ceased operations, further reducing the nation's power supply.
The DOE has served SCOs to these erring gencos, requesting explanations for their failures to submit mandatory self-assessment forms and accounting for forced outages, reduced generation, and commitments not delivered to the grid. The DOE has also proposed supplemental guidelines for the implementation of its genco accountability policy, which could result in suspension of a genco's certificate of endorsement and even blacklisting from DOE-administered programs if they commit multiple offenses.
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