The Philippine energy sector is about how electricity is produced, delivered, and paid for—and ultimately affects the everyday lives of all Filipinos. How does the country’s energy system work? Who owns and controls it, why does electricity remain expensive despite abundant resources, and how do current policies influence the transition from fossil fuels to renewable […]
The Philippines possesses some of the world’s richest renewable energy resources, from offshore wind and geothermal energy to solar, hydropower, and biomass. Learn of the country’s vast clean energy potential, the policies driving renewable energy expansion, and the promises and pitfalls of the current investment model. Is the rapid growth of renewable energy translating into […]
Beyond replacing fossil fuels, a renewable energy transition should make energy democratic, affordable, and equitable. How can current policies can be strengthened to expand public participation, support community-owned and distributed renewable energy, and ensure that workers, consumers, farmers, fisherfolk, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities share in the benefits of the transition? Find practical pathways toward […]
Explore a growing collection of research and learning materials that unpack the key issues shaping the Philippine energy sector. This section features policy papers, accessible and evidence-based FAQs, and other reference materials designed to help consumers, advocates, researchers, students, journalists, and policymakers better understand energy governance, renewable energy development, and the reforms needed for a […]
