Gencos told to explain derating of power plants

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered 22 generation companies (gencos) to explain the continued or frequent derating of their power facilities and units between January and April.

- By JASPER EMMANUEL ARCALAS

The ERC issued separate notices to explain (NTE) to power plants last June 4, mandating the firms to submit reports explaining the causes of the derating events affecting its generating facilities and units.

ERC issued the NTEs pursuant to its existing resolutions that seek to promote accountability among gencos and encourage greater operational and economic efficiency.