MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Local government units (LGUs) would have to reduce their energy consumption to comply with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act. The Republic Act 11285 requires LGUs to implement their own local energy efficiency and conservation plan (LEECP) in two year’s time. Patrick Aquino, Department of Energy director for Energy Utilization Management […]
Patrick Aquino, Department of Energy director of Energy Utilization Management Bureau, says local government units will also be tasked to monitor compliance of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act in their respective areas. |Irene R. Sino Cruz
Patrick Aquino, Department of Energy director for Energy Utilization Management Bureau, said LGUs had been required to bring their energy costs by up to 10 percent.Aquino was among the speakers at the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Forum for Local Development held Thursday, February 27, 2020, at the Bai Hotel in Mandaue City.
The key challenges include coordination among relevant responsible agencies, sources of technical and financial know-how, and project development at the local level.
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