EDC to supply clean, reliable power to Bohol Island
Media ReleaseJuly 04, 2022 First Gen-owned and renewable energy leader Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has been awarded the power supply contract that will enable the firm to supply electricity to the entire island of Bohol for ten years, from 2024 to 2033. One Bohol Power Distribution Utilities’ Joint Competitive Selection Process (1BP DU […]
EDC launches plushies for wildlife conservation
Media ReleaseJune 30, 2022 Have you ever thought of adopting an Apo Myna or a Golden-Crowned Flying Fox? Well, at least not the actual ones. How about taking an active role in wildlife conservation? It can’t be that complicated. First Gen-owned Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the country’s leading geothermal producer, made it easy […]
Regenerative Partnerships: EDC Unions plant BINHI native trees to celebrate successful CBA negotiations
First Gen-owned Energy Development Corporation’s (EDC) Rank and File (RF) and Professional/Technical (PT) employee unions and management marked the conclusion of their recent collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations by simultaneously planting threatened native tree species across all geothermal field sites. The unions decided to plant trees in support of EDC’s BINHI as an alternative […]
EDC, partners to intensify forest protection, biodiversity conservation in Carigara, Leyte
News releaseJune 22, 2022 The Multi-sectoral Forest and Environmental Protection Committee signed a Memorandum of Agreement to protect the remaining forest and biodiversity in Carigara, Leyte. Present during the event were Crisostomo E. Badeo, Jr., CENR Officer; Erwin Magallanes, head of EDC’s Corporate Relations Department in Leyte; Sr. Mary Michael Bactong, OSF from Holy Cross […]
Mt. Talinis dark chocolates promoted as NegOr OTOP
Originally published on visayandailystar.com QUICK READ: Energy Development Corporation supports Negrense farmers as dark chocolate product promoted as island’s OTOP. The local media in Negros Oriental gather for a taste of the Mt. Talinis Dark Chocolates produced in Bongbong, Valencia.* PIA Negros Oriental photo Aside from its natural attractions, Valencia town in Negros Oriental […]
Batelec II, Bac-Man power supply deal gets provisional nod
Originally published on businessmirror.com.ph QUICK READ: Energy Development Corporation, through its Bac-Man geothermal facility, is set to provide clean and renewable energy to communities powered by Batelec II. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has granted provisional approval to the power supply agreement (PSA) between Batangas II Electric Cooperative Inc. (Batelec II) and Bac-Man […]
TDK enters into power supply deal with EDC
Originally published on powerphilippines.com QUICK READ: Energy Development Corporation set to supply TDK Philippines Corporation with clean and renewable energy from its geothermal facilities. Lopez-led Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has signed a power supply agreement (PSA) with TDK Philippines Corporation as part of the manufacturing company’s climate change efforts. First Gen Corporation’s […]
EDC remits P12.4M to geothermal facility’s host towns
Originally published on bworldonline.com QUICK READ: Energy Development Corporation remits P12.4 million to its host communities in Leyte as mandated by energy regulations by the Department of Energy. LOPEZ-LED Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has turned over P12.4 million to two local government units in Leyte that host its geothermal facility, a move called […]
EDC partners with ASSIST to develop job-ready scholars
Media ReleaseJune 15, 2022 First Gen-owned Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has always believed in the power of the youth to transform, make positive changes, and contribute to a better society. Fueled by this belief, the leading renewable energy firm collaborated with the Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) to help its SIKAT […]
Companies urged to take the green plunge
Originally published on The Philippine Source QUICK READ: Energy Development Corporation takes part in encouraging the shift to renewable energy as the company forges the path to decarbonization to address the impact of the climate crisis. With the implementation of the Department of Energy’s Green Energy Option Program (GEOP), qualified clean energy-conscious consumers […]