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THURSDAY, 28 JULY 2011 19:37 PNA
CEBU CITY—The Department of Energy (DOE) will push for the passage of the energy-efficiency bill as it would significantly reduce energy consumption and conserve the country’s power supply.
Energy Undersecretary Loreta Ayson, who attended the first Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum (PEEF) 2011 in Cebu, told reporters her department wanted energy efficiency and consumption measures legislated. “The energy department is pushing for the approval within this 15th Congress,” she said.
However, Ayson also acknowledged that it would take time to approve the bill.
As part of the Energy Reform Agenda, Ayson said the DOE is continuously enticing energy-intensive companies to adopt best practices and energy-efficient technologies to significantly reduce energy consumption. She said one way to manage the country’s energy supply amid the current power problem is through conservation.
The DOE is also seeking the mandate to develop efficiency standards for household appliances and monitor compliance. Ayson said they are hoping for an executive order to be issued this year for the DOE to be given such mandate.
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