18 Questions
According to Executive Order No. 215 series of 1987, which of the following is classified as a type of generating plant?
Power plants selling electricity to the grids
What was the main purpose of creating the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) under EPIRA?
To facilitate the privatization process of power assets
In the context of power generation, what do co-generation units do?
Generate both electricity and heat from the same fuel simultaneously
Which entity signed the first BOT contract for a power plant in 1989?
NPC and Hopewell Energy Management, Ltd.
What key change did Executive Order No. 215 series of 1987 bring about in terms of electricity generation?
Allowed multiple entities to engage in electricity generation
What is one of the primary functions of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)?
Transmission of electricity across the grid
What role does NGCP play in the Philippine power industry?
Operation, maintenance, and development of the transmission grid
Which legislation granted NGCP a congressional franchise for 50 years?
RA 9511
What are the three grids that constitute the Philippine transmission system?
Luzon Grid, Visayas Grid, Mindanao Grid
Which function of NGCP involves balancing the supply and demand of power to maintain electricity quality?
System Operations
What characteristic of the Philippine grids requires long-distance transmission lines?
Bulk generation sites located far from load centers
What aspect of NGCP's function involves ensuring that the grid is prepared for new plants coming online?
Planning and Engineering
What is the role of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in relation to power generation in the Philippines?
Issuing certificates of compliance to ensure adherence to industry standards
Which of the following is NOT considered a conventional source of energy for electricity production in the Philippines?
Biogas
What does the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) do?
Oversee power transmission across the country
According to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), what is the responsibility of the ERC in relation to power transmission?
Determining rates for transmission services
In the Philippines, what entity is responsible for ensuring that power transmission is conducted without discrimination within its franchise area?
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)
What process did the maintenance and operation of the nationwide transmission system in the Philippines undergo according to EPIRA and the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)?
Subjected to competitive public bidding
Learn about the transition of power transmission responsibilities in the Philippines from the National Power Corporation to the National Transmission Corporation to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Understand the role of NGCP in operating, maintaining, and developing the country's state-owned power grid.
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