ANGELES CITY – The first-ever solar-powered fully airconditioned public school in the whole of Central Luzon is set to be inaugurated on March 6 by Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr.
Funded by the city government, the Belen Homesite Elementary School is fitted with 54 solar panels producing 32 kilowatts that power seven fully airconditioned classrooms. Each classroom has 2-horsepower air-conditioning units, and one television set.
“The first solar powered public school in the region is in Angeles City. And this clearly shows that this clean energy program is doable – we can protect the environment by doing away with costly electricity that uses fossil fuel,” shared Mayor Lazatin.
“This is also a testament na kayang-kaya nating maiayos ang kalagayan ng mga public schools, with a helping hand from different agencies,” he added.
Some P3 million had been infused to renovate the classrooms with new paint, tiles and fixtures.
The planning and implementation of this project was undertaken by Lazatin’s chief adviser IC Calaguas, Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, the city engineer’s office led by Helen Ayro, and general services office headed by Evangeline Malonzo.
Apart from the public schools, the Lazatin administration has started the installation of solar panels in all city government offices, including Angeles City Hall, 33 barangays halls, and rural health units and all offsite offices.
The Lazatin administration also completed the installation of 1,500 solar lights in all major and secondary roads in the city.
The mayor said the use of renewable energy will pave the way for the prudent use of electricity allowing the city government to save P100 million in electricity expenses per year.
“We have to tap renewable energy that is most cost-effective and cost-efficient,” he noted. Angeles CIO
