To achieve the 100-percent household electrification goal of Marcos Jr. administration, the Department of Energy (DOE) is batting for higher budget for the energization of areas still being denied of reliable and round-the-clock electricity services.
“Of course, we are limited – that’s why we want Congressional support because these are chargeable to the budget,” Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said.
The President noted “we will spare no effort to achieve full household-electrification by the end of my term 100 percent is within our reach.” Beyond sourcing funds from government coffers, Lotilla cited the alternative ways on how State-sponsored electrification program can be advanced via the enforcement of other investment-enabling policies, such as the institutionalization of microgrid systems.
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