DOE: Luzon grid may stay under red alert until June 10

Electricity consumers in Luzon may face higher bills due to a thin power supply that caused three consecutive days of yellow and red alerts early this week.

DOE Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella said the high demand and insufficient supply could lead to increased rates, similar to the law of supply and demand.

Based on data from DOE and grid operator, Luzon may still be under a red alert until June 10 due to thin regulating reserves.

While no rotational blackouts are expected for the rest of June, a yellow alert may still be raised in coming weeks as power plants return to service starting Sunday.