DOE: Planning Failure Caused Visayas Power Shortfall

DOE: Planning failure caused Visayas power shortfall

The Department of Energy  has admitted that the Visayas lacks sufficient baseload generation to meet growing electricity demand, prompting recurring power alerts and exposing the region’s vulnerability to the loss of even one major power plant.

DOE admits planning failure over recurring Visayas grid outages

Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin on Saturday acknowledged planning lapses that have contributed to a lack of new baseload generation in the Visayas grid.

DOE proposes immediate interventions to address Visayas power woes

The joint public hearing was conducted by the Committees on Energy, Visayas Development, and Legislative Franchises to assess gaps in generation and transmission, recurring supply disruptions, and their impact on households and businesses.