SEMA Power Outage Explanation ( August 24, 2010 )

The total power outage the whole Davao Region ( SEMA )
experienced yesterday at around 5.30 pm was caused by
a fault in the Kibawe Maramag line, according to the
NGCP last night.

This is a normal occurrence if the reserves are thin
to cover the start-up current required when the load
starts to peak up.

There should be proper coordination between load customers
and NGCP to avert future incidents of this kind.

The author is available anytime to meet indutry leaders\
to explain this phenomena and other vital matters.

DAVAO LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY'S INCREASE TEMPERED BY NGCP DECREASE

Yes, Davao Light and Power Company Increased its Distribution Charges
by 29.58 centavos for residential customers effective August 2010 Billing.

However, the NGCP was ordered by ERC to Credit Back P 229.10/ KW it
charged MINDANAO Consumers last February and March 2010.

Hence the marked decrease in the TOTAL POWER COST