An official of the Department of Energy (DOE) underscored the significant role of local government units (LGUs) in harnessing renewable energy (RE) resources as Negros Occidental kicked off the first Provincial Renewable Energy Week on Monday.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo our local government, you play a vital role in advancing RE in the Philippines,\u201d Director Marissa Cerezo of the DOE Renewable Energy Management Bureau said in her keynote message during the opening program of the five-day event held at the Ayala Malls Capitol Center here.<\/p>\n
Cerezo lauded the efforts of the Negros Occidental provincial government \u201cto transition to clean energy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognize that the province of Negros Occidental is among the first to champion RE. The SecuRE Negros program, which aims to develop a roadmap for RE development in the province, is a major and remarkable undertaking,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Cerezo noted that as the country confronts the challenges posed by climate change and energy security, \u201cwe also embrace the boundless opportunities presented by renewable energy\u201d such as biomass, geothermal, solar, hydro, ocean, and wind.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must take advantage of how our country is solidly positioned to harness these resources that surround us,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
In his message, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the provincial government recognizes the urgent need to address climate change, ensure energy security, and promote sustainable development.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is necessary to create awareness, educate our community, and celebrate renewable energy technologies so our people will be encouraged to adopt these in their homes, businesses, and communities. We will have the LGU Day, for LGUs to get together with key national government agencies and discuss renewable energy ways forward in their own respective cities and municipalities,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n
On Tuesday, the LGU Day will have resource speakers from the DOE, who will discuss the Philippine Energy Plan 2023-2050, the Harmonized RE Permitting Process through the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop and LGU Energy Code, Mainstreaming Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program in the LGUs, and Accreditation and Certification of Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Officers and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Practitioners.<\/p>\n
There will also be discussions on sweet spots between biodiversity and renewable energy, forums on solar power systems and responsible energy, and a week-long expo on renewable technologies and companies that offer them. <\/p>\n
Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, president of the Association of Chief Executives in Negros Occidental, who attended the opening rites together with the other city and municipal mayors in the province, said that renewable energy \u201cshould be the norm in Negros Occidental.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOn principle, it is cheaper, more reliable, and better in terms of our environmental conservation efforts. Local governments play a huge role to enable investments, and to raise awareness and educate the people,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The Provincial Renewable Energy Week is part of the SecuRE Negros campaign, the province-led commitment to energy security through the support for distributed energy systems or distributed energy resource models and the use of renewable energy sources. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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