By Myrna M. Velasco
Published: June 14, 2013
From an antiquated electricity system that it assumed at the close of the privatization deal in 2009, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is intensifying next its anti-pilferage drive because this is one trigger to inferior delivery of service.
The company, in a press statement, has emphasized that it just recently extended its information dissemination against pilferage of transmission line assets in Zambales and Ilocos region – and something done with high school students to start them young in appreciating realities as to the complexities and importance of efficiently-working power transmission network.
The private firm concessionaire for the country’s transmission assets obviously needs to work double time in expanding the system as well as in improving its services, because public patience can run short especially at the strike of unfortunate events, like brownouts which may be caused by line trippings or other ‘system upsets.’
For the anti-pilferage drive in Luzon, NGCP noted that it has been “in close coordination with local government units, police officials and school administrators.”
NGCP-North Luzon head of security Willy P. Jazmin underscored “the need to indoctrinate students on the risks of tampering and stealing transmission towers and related equipment.”
He added that “as early as possible, NGCP wants the young public to be conscious of the grave impact of line pilferage on power transmission operations,” expounding that even “one bolt or nut missing from a tower compromises the stability and reliability of the entire grid.”
The company has in fact been exploring collaborative efforts with various stakeholders for solutions to menaces that could hobble its operations – including tricky dilemmas on right-of-way (ROW) acquisitions.
“The anti-pilferage program is a continuous effort to boost security of NGCP facilities nationwide by encouraging greater community participation,” the transmission firm said.
Anti-pilferage entails “electricity theft,” but it could also cover other unscrupulous activities that could harm the physical assets resulting in inefficient or deteriorated quality of service. Offenses are punishable under Republic Act 7832 or the Anti-Electricity and Electric Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994. source
The company, in a press statement, has emphasized that it just recently extended its information dissemination against pilferage of transmission line assets in Zambales and Ilocos region – and something done with high school students to start them young in appreciating realities as to the complexities and importance of efficiently-working power transmission network.
The private firm concessionaire for the country’s transmission assets obviously needs to work double time in expanding the system as well as in improving its services, because public patience can run short especially at the strike of unfortunate events, like brownouts which may be caused by line trippings or other ‘system upsets.’
For the anti-pilferage drive in Luzon, NGCP noted that it has been “in close coordination with local government units, police officials and school administrators.”
NGCP-North Luzon head of security Willy P. Jazmin underscored “the need to indoctrinate students on the risks of tampering and stealing transmission towers and related equipment.”
He added that “as early as possible, NGCP wants the young public to be conscious of the grave impact of line pilferage on power transmission operations,” expounding that even “one bolt or nut missing from a tower compromises the stability and reliability of the entire grid.”
The company has in fact been exploring collaborative efforts with various stakeholders for solutions to menaces that could hobble its operations – including tricky dilemmas on right-of-way (ROW) acquisitions.
“The anti-pilferage program is a continuous effort to boost security of NGCP facilities nationwide by encouraging greater community participation,” the transmission firm said.
Anti-pilferage entails “electricity theft,” but it could also cover other unscrupulous activities that could harm the physical assets resulting in inefficient or deteriorated quality of service. Offenses are punishable under Republic Act 7832 or the Anti-Electricity and Electric Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994. source
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