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JICA-BACKED TECH TO IMPROVE POWER COOP’S SYSTEM RELIABILITY

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) launched the pilot implementation of a smart grid technology that will help improve the distribution system reliability of electric cooperatives (ECs) in the country.  The Distribution Automation System (DAS) of the Batangas II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC II) was officially put into operation […]

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NEA TO MARK 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH SOLIDARITY FUN RUN

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is set to hold a solidarity fun run on July 28, which kicks off a series of activities marking the agency’s 50th founding anniversary.  The fun run, dubbed as “Golden Rush,” will be spearheaded by NEA officials and employees.  The activity will be held at Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife […]

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NEA LAUNCHES MICRO-GRID ELECTRICITY PROJECT FOR ZAMBALES REMOTE AREAS

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) sees mini-grid systems as viable options to power remote communities across the country, particularly those located far away from the electricity grid. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong made the statement at the inauguration ceremony of the “Brighten Up” project donated by the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) to the Zambales […]

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PREPARATIONS FOR NEA’S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY ON TRACK

Preparations to mark the 50th founding anniversary of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) are well underway, with a series of activities and events for its stakeholders to commemorate the significant event.   Carrying the theme “NEA@50: One with ECs and MCOs for Sustainable Rural Development,” this year’s celebration will highlight the NEA and Electric Cooperatives’ […]

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NEA GETS HIGHEST AUDIT RATING – COA

The Commission on Audit (COA) has declared the National Electrification Administration (NEA) as compliant with government transparency standards in its operations and financial management. According to the latest COA Independent Auditor’s Report (IAR), the NEA received an unmodifed opinion on the fairness of presentation of its financial statements as of December 31, 2018.  This means […]

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NEA COMPLIANT WITH GOVT TRANSPARENCY STANDARDS IN OPERATION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT — COA

The Commission on Audit (COA) has declared the National Electrification Administration (NEA) as compliant with government transparency standards in its operations and financial management. According to the latest COA Independent Auditor’s Report (IAR), NEA received an unmodifed opinion on the fairness of presentation of its financial statements as of December 31, 2018.  This means that […]

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NEA, ECS HIT ANOTHER MILESTONE IN RURAL ELECTRIFICATION DRIVE – MASONGSONG

As its golden anniversary approaches, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reached yet another significant milestone in its rural electrification drive. The agency, in partnership with all the electric cooperatives (ECs), has achieved the 13 millionth consumer connection based on the April data submitted to the NEA Information Technology and Communication Services Department (ITCSD). NEA […]

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TIELCO OPENS COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CARABAO ISLAND ELECTRICITY SUPPLIER

In compliance with the new policy of the Department of Energy (DOE), the Tablas Island Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TIELCO) will open the competitive bidding for the supply of electricity to Carabao Island, one of Romblon province’s emerging tourist destinations.  The opening of bids for the competitive selection process (CSP) for new power provider for the […]

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NEA SEEKS CHANGES TO EC OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT RULES

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is proposing some changes to improve its existing guidelines in determining the overall operational performance assessment of electric cooperatives (ECs) nationwide. The proposed amendments will include the EC energization level among the key parameters, said Director Ana Rosa Papa, head of the NEA Office for Performance Assessment and Special Studies […]

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PROPOSALS MADE TO RESOLVE MASBATE POWER WOES – NEA

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is coordinating closely with the Department of Energy (DOE) in its performance assessment and audit on the Masbate Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MASELCO) to find appropriate solutions to address its current problems. The NEA Management and Consultancy Services Office (MCSO) has been assisting MASELCO towards improving its distribution services despite limited […]