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Group warns anew of power outages during elections amid coal plant shutdowns


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A lineman inspects power lines for maintenance along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila in this file photo.

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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 4:46 p.m.) — Manila-based policy group Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) stood by its power outlook for the 2022 elections, warning anew that power interruptions may take place during and after polls as baseload coal-fired power plants continue to go on unplanned shutdowns.

 

ICSC earlier forecasted that there will be tight power supply during the second quarter, with a chance of a red alert status- which may cause rotating power outages- across the Luzon power grid. 

 

In an emailed statement on Thursday, it said it is standing by its projections.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/04/28/2177415/group-warns-anew-power-outages-during-elections-amid-coal-plant-shutdowns

 

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