The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will conduct a special Green Energy Auction (GEA) in January 2026 exclusively for waste-to-energy (WTE) projects that will utilize feedstock from Metro Manila and other Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs).
The DOE stated that projects awarded under this auction are expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2027.
According to the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC), Metro Manila and other HUCs generate approximately 6.12 million metric tons of municipal solid waste annually, equivalent to about 335 megawatts (MW) of baseload energy capacity.
The department said the Notice of Auction and Terms of Reference will be released within October 2025, allowing interested participants sufficient time to meet registration requirements ahead of the auction.
In addition, the DOE plans a follow-up auction in the second quarter of 2026 for biomass and WTE projects located across the country.
“The integration of WTE projects into the GEA framework underscores the DOE’s commitment to energy security, environmental protection, and private sector participation in the country’s transition to clean and sustainable energy,” the department said.
Waste-to-energy is considered an emerging renewable technology and forms part of the government’s broader strategy to tackle solid waste management challenges, mitigate flooding, and expand clean energy capacity. The initiative aligns with the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) and the country’s renewable energy targets of 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040.
The special auction is expected to attract private sector investment while contributing to the Philippines’ transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy system.
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