“[We] urge offices and industries to seek the assistance of Department of Energy (DOE) accredited Energy Service Companies to find out the best ways or projects to reduce energy consumption without sacrificing the delivery of best services or value,” Assistant Secretary Redentor Delola said during the Clark leg of the DOE E-Power Mo Smart Energy Utilization Forum and Stakeholders Conference here Wednesday last week.
“Smart technologies allow households and facilities to use energy more efficiently, reduce energy losses or even provide greener options in generating electricity,” he explained.
Delola said further that DOE’s Philippine Energy Plan is anchored on the attainment of “AmBisyon Natin 2040.”
The DOE has outlined strategic objectives under the said agenda anchored on security, affordability and sustainability of energy in the country by promoting the use of energy- smart technology,” Delola said.
He also said in terms of alternative fuel technologies, the DOE is pursuing the expansion of electric vehicle usage for a cleaner transportation system.
“About 27.4 percent of the country’s electricity consumption is by industries. According to data, between 65- 70 percent of the industries’ electricity comes from electric motors… [thus], we are eyeing High Efficiency Motors (HEMs) to lower energy cost, lower the life cycle cost, bring higher profi tability, and lower greenhouse gas emissions,” he said.
He added that based on studies there is a 55 percent potential electricity savings for companies that would invest in HEMs.
E-Power Mo is part of DOE’s continuing effort to invest knowledge and sound information to energy consumers and stakeholders.
It highlights energy programs, opportunities, development plans and policies, financing, and best practices, as well as energy supply and demand outlook.
Aside from the plenary, it had six breakout sessions focusing on Downstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector, Upstream Sector, Renewable Energy Sector, Power Sector, Alternative Fuels and Energy Efficiency Sector, and Consumer Sector.
