Thursday, November 28, 2013
THE Department of Energy (DOE) during its “Alternative Fuels Stakeholders Forum” in Cagayan de Oro City encouraged stakeholders to consider using alternative fuels and new energy technologies in public transport.
Engr. Virgilio B. Arzadon of the DOE said that a 2011 study showed that in terms of fuel consumption, the transport sector consumes most energy with 34.7 percent, followed by residential with 26.1 percent, industries 25.9 percent, and commercial with 11.9 percent.
He said that of the fuels available, oil products are most consumed with 48.6 percent, followed by biomass with 21.1 percent, electricity 21 percent, coal 8 percent, and biofuel 1 percent.
He explained that the government has created the Alternative Fuels and Energy Technologies Program where they intend to reduce and diversify the country’s fuel resources while providing solutions to air pollution caused by vehicle emissions.
These programs include the Auto-LPG or Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Electric Tricycle Project or E-trike and Natural Gas Vehicle.
Engr. Loreto Moncada of DOE said Auto-LPG is beneficial in the environment and health since it has lower photo-chemical smog or “ozone” forming potential which usually causes cancer and respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis and so on, lower greenhouse emissions affecting climate change and less urban pollution.
On the other hand, the Electric Tricycle Project or E-trike is designed with the goal to save 90 million liters of petroleum per year, a total of 260, 000 tons of less carbon dioxide per year, and much better quality of life for drivers and operators and passengers.
Further, E-trike is estimated to increase driver’s daily net income to 34 percent, since there is no need to pay for fuel, Moncada said.
To implement these programs in cities and provinces, the local government unit (LGU) must coordinate with the DOE and send them letter of intent, he added.
Meanwhile, Natural Gas Vehicle program will ensure the stable supply of energy in the transport sector, according to Jeannie Dy.
DOE urges both public and private sectors to use or apply these new technologies and develop market and supply infrastructure to help the environment and more importantly lessen dependency on imported oil. (PIA) source
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