Saving without losing...
Helping while profiting...

Been thinking of ways to cut on your energy consumption?
Without sacrificing your production?
Without investing more money?  

Simple, economical, and sometimes cost-free yet effective ways and means are available in the market today... equipment and technologies that will surely make your operation efficient, if not reduce your energy consumption.

Establish a partnership with us and you will be assured of the many benefits ranging from cost-free energy briefing to walk-through survey.

The word partnership is generally associated with the sharing. Partnership is defined as a relationship resembling a legal binding and usually involving close cooperation between parties having specified and joint rights and responsibilities.

Responsive, on the other hand, constitutes a smart reply. It is generally associated with the efficient and quick reaction.

Therefore, when we say energy responsive, it connotes energy efficient.

Through Partnership for Energy Responsive Companies (PERC's), it will be able to develop program and assist government offices and private companies identify, install, operate, and monitor their energy conservation and efficiency programs.

More importantly, with the implementation of energy management programs--which include PERC's-- our economy stands to save an estimated cumulative savings of 1,071KTOEper year until 2011.

HERE'S A SIMPLE INSTRUCTION ON HOW YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PARTNER WITH US!

Step 1. SIGNING-IN

Signing-in as member of the PERCs entails commitment from the part of both the applicant and the government.

It is imperative for the applicant to state facts and figures on their facilities, energy management programs, financing, and energy management team.

How and Where to Apply

Applicants must submit the filled-out application form together with their quarterly energy consumption report to the:

The Director
Energy Utilization Management Bureau
Department of Energy
Energy Center, Merritt Road
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Telefax: (632) 840-22-89

Technical Evaluation Committee

Based on the submitted information, the technical Evaluation Committee shall create an energy use profile of your company to determine the most efficient and improvement appropriate for your company.

Step 2. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT

PERCs offers a variety of services during its preliminary assessment of your application as a token of our sincerity in achieving our mutual goal of achieving energy efficiency:

• Energy Briefing
• Energy Accounting
• Technical Assistance (i.e., walk-through survey, etc.)
• Referrals to ESCOs, consultants, etc. (Premium price guaranteed)

A group of energy experts will meet with you to discuss in detail the program -- the benefits and the expectations.

Step 3. REGULAR SUBMISSION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION REPORTS

As a participating member of the PERCs, you are eligible to the above privileges offered by the DOE. You have the right to expect perks that are normally paid for.

However, your membership rights are subject to the regular submission of your quarterly energy consumption reports.

Moreover, your company will likewise be eligible for the Don Emilio Abello Energy Conservation Awards. Click to View the Don Emilio Abello Energy Conservation Awards

The Award is given annually during the National Energy Week Celebration observed every 1st week of December. All reporting companies are evaluated to determine the year's recipients of the Don Emilio Abello Awards.

Awards are given to deserving companies and individuals, which have made significant energy savings during the current year. Special awards are also given for innovative use if indigenous energy.

To find out more about our Partnership for Energy responsive Companies Program, please contact:

Energy Utilization Management Bureau
Tel Nos.: 840-14-01 to 21
Department of Energy
Loc. nos.: 334, 220, 207
Energy Center, Merritt Rd.
Telefax840-22-89
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, M.M.  

Energy-efficient lighting systems have been installed in all classrooms of the Western Bicutan National High School (WBNHS), benefiting some 80 faculty members and 4,000 students under the DOE Pilot Study on Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation in a Public High School. The project was made possible through public-private partnership among the Department of Energy, Philips Electronics & Lighting Inc., Municipality of Taguig, Barangay Western Bicutan and WBNHS. A commemorative plaque was also unveiled at the school entrance to mark the event.

Witnessing the turnouver ceremony at WBNHS were, from left, Brgy. Secretary Loreto M. Añonuevo, Philips Lighting Division's Production & Advertising Manager Andrew C. Yan, DOE Undersecretary J. V. Emmanuel A. de Dios, Taguig Mayor Sigfrido R. Tinga, current WBNHS Principal Dr. Rea N. Milana and former WBNHS Principal Norma B. Gonzales.

Unveiling of the commemorative plaque at WBNHS was officiated by Undersecretary J. V. E. A. de Dios and Taguig Mayor Sigfrido R. Tinga and witnessed by Mr. Andrew C. Yan of Philips, students, teachers, other local officials and guests from the DOE.

IFC/GEF Efficient Lighting Initiative
News Release

DOE, DBP, ELI ink accord for local Energy Service industry

A pact forged between the Department of Energy (DOE), the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), and the Soluziona Philippines and International Finance Corporation managed Efficient Lighting Initiative (ELI) hopes to open the doors of opportunity for the growing energy efficiency practitioners such as the budding Energy Service Company (ESCO) industry.

This is according to Alexander Ablaza, Country Director of the ELI program and one of the signatories for the project dubbed DOE-DBP­ELI/SOLUZIONA Model ESCO Transaction. The goal of this project is to set the terms, conditions and guidelines for the development and promotion of Model ESCO transaction in the country.

"We believe that our collaborative efforts in developing the model ESCO transaction will allow us to tap the banking, finance and ESCO sectors as pro-active agents of sustainable market transformation towards energy efficiency," said Ablaza.

An ESCO or Energy Service Company is a business enterprise that develops, installs, and finances projects designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce operations and maintenance costs for its customers' facilities. ESCOs generally act as project developers for a wide range of tasks and assume the technical and performance risk associated with the project.

ESCOs provide much needed power engineering expertise, enabling power investors to concentrate more on their core business. The ESCOs also assist in budget stabilization, reducing risks in the market while implementing energy efficiency improvements.

A viable opportunity exists for a model ESCO project involving DOE, the DBP and ELI. DOE will lay the groundwork for an ESCO, providing an energy audit of DBP's facilities, which will serve as an industry benchmark. DBP has a secondary responsibility in educating retail banks in energy efficiency project financing. Together with ELI, the consultants are tasked to work with the different parties and to deliver a business plan laying the groundwork for future ESCO transactions in the Philippines. Ablaza stressed that the project will equip the ESCO industry with a tool to replicate other efficient lighting retrofit projects in the commercial, industrial and institutional sector.

ELI is a global advocacy program funded by the Global Environment Fund (GEF) and administered worldwide by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) that seeks to reduce the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions through efficient lighting systems, also engages in transaction support activities in conjunction with its other awareness efforts to help the government and the consumer enjoy the benefits of efficient lighting systems.

The partnership which was set in motion during the signing ceremony recently held at the DOE premises, called for the unprecedented cooperation between government and finance sector. The signatories were Simon R. Paterno, President and CEO of DBP; Secretary Vincent Perez of DOE; and Alexander Ablaza, Country Director for ELI Philippines. Witnesses were Edgardo F. Garcia, Jr. COO of DBP; Francisco A. Benito, Assistant Secretary of DBP; and Ruben R. Lambuson, Senior Program Associate of ELI Philippines / Soluziona Philippines.

Contact:
Ruben Lambuson
Senior Program Associate
IFC-GEF Efficient Lighting Initiative - Philippines
Tel. No. 422-0957
Fax no. 421-4577

DOE-DBP-ELI/SOLUZIONA MODEL ESCO TRANSACTION

An ESCO, or energy service company, is a business that develops, installs, and finances projects designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce operations and maintenance costs for its customers' facilities. ESCOs generally act as project developers for a wide range of tasks and assume the technical and performance risk associated with the project. What sets ESCOs apart from other firms that offer energy efficiency improvements is the concept of performance-based contracting. When an ESCO undertakes a project, the company's compensation is directly linked to the amount of energy that is actually saved.

The comprehensive energy efficiency retrofits inherent in ESCO projects typically require a large initial capital investment and may offer a relatively long payback period. The customer's debt payments are tied to the energy savings offered under the project so that the customer pays for the capital improvement with the money that comes out of the difference between pre-installation and post-installation energy use and other related costs.

Click Link to Read More on Esco

THE ENERGY CHALLENGE

Recognizing that oil is a fast dwindling resource, the Philippine government continuously pursues an energy strategy to reduce its dependence on imported oil. A decline from 92% in 1973 to 54% has been achieved as of June 2000.

In line with the administration's thrust to promote energy conservation, all government offices are mandated to reduce their electricity and fuel consumption by 10%. A savings of roughly about P550 million is expected from this year's P2.8 billion and P2.7 billion budget for electricity and fuel, respectively.

Energy conservation can be achieved through more efficient use of existing equipment, orientation and encouragement of a change in attitude and habits in the way employees use energy in their workplace, and setting up an Energy Conservation Program.

INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS

Energy greatly contributed to the social and economic development of the country for several centuries now. It improved the quality of life for many Filipinos and has been a key factor in propelling industrial development in the country. But energy, while a true necessity, becomes very costly goods if it is not used responsibly.

It is a declared policy of the government to promote the judicious conservation and efficient utilization of energy resources thereby adopting the most cost-effective options toward the wiser and efficient use of energy.

The primary goal of the government towards it energy efficiency program is to increase awareness among users of energy through information dissemination.

The Department of Energy has these major campaigns:

• the Power Conservation and Demand Management (Power Patrol); and

• the Fuel Conservation and Efficiency in Road Transport (Road Transport Patrol)

RELATED ARTICLES

The Philippine Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Programs

Paper presented by FRANCISCO A. BENITO, Director, Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB) during the ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY, Republic of Singapore, 23-25 May 2000.

Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of Buildings and Utility System

Standard for Energy Efficiency Ratio and Labeling Requirement 

• Energy Efficiency and Labeling Programs for Household Appliances
• List of Certified Refrigerators
• List of Certified Split-Type Room Air Conditioners
• List of Certified Window-Type Room Air Conditioners

PARTNERSHIP FOR ENERGY RESPONSIVE COMPANIES

Saving without losing...
Helping while profiting...

Been thinking of ways to cut on your energy consumption?
Without sacrificing your production?
Without investing more money?  

Simple, economical, and sometimes cost-free yet effective ways and means are available in the market today... equipment and technologies that will surely make your operation efficient, if not reduce your energy consumption.

Establish a partnership with us and you will be assured of the many benefits ranging from cost-free energy briefing to walk-through survey.

The word partnership is generally associated with the sharing. Partnership is defined as a relationship resembling a legal binding and usually involving close cooperation between parties having specified and joint rights and responsibilities.

Responsive, on the other hand, constitutes a smart reply. It is generally associated with the efficient and quick reaction.

Therefore, when we say energy responsive, it connotes energy efficient.

Through Partnership for Energy Responsive Companies (PERC's), it will be able to develop program and assist government offices and private companies identify, install, operate, and monitor their energy conservation and efficiency programs.

More importantly, with the implementation of energy management programs--which include PERC's-- our economy stands to save an estimated cumulative savings of 1,071KTOEper year until 2011.

JOINING PERCS IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3!!!

... HERE'S A SIMPLE INSTRUCTION ON HOW YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PARTNER WITH US!

Step 1. SIGNING-IN

Signing-in as member of the PERCs entails commitment from the part of both the applicant and the government.

It is imperative for the applicant to state facts and figures on their facilities, energy management programs, financing, and energy management team.

How and Where to Apply

Applicants must submit the filled-out application form together with their quarterly energy consumption report to the:

The Director
Energy Utilization Management Bureau
Department of Energy
Energy Center, Merritt Road
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Telefax: (632) 840-22-89

Technical Evaluation Committee

Based on the submitted information, the technical Evaluation Committee shall create an energy use profile of your company to determine the most efficient and improvement appropriate for your company.

Step 2. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT

PERCs offers a variety of services during its preliminary assessment of your application as a token of our sincerity in achieving our mutual goal of achieving energy efficiency:

• Energy Briefing
  Energy Accounting
  Technical Assistance (i.e., walk-through survey, etc.)
  Referrals to ESCOs, consultants, etc. (Premium price guaranteed)

A group of energy experts will meet with you to discuss in detail the program -- the benefits and the expectations.

Step 3. REGULAR SUBMISSION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION REPORTS

As a participating member of the PERCs, you are eligible to the above privileges offered by the DOE. You have the right to expect perks that are normally paid for.

However, your membership rights are subject to the regular submission of your quarterly energy consumption reports.

Moreover, your company will likewise be eligible for the Don Emilio Abello Energy Conservation Awards.

CLICK TO VIEW THE DON EMILIO ABELLO ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARDS

The Award is given annually during the National Energy Week Celebration observed every 1st week of December. All reporting companies are evaluated to determine the year's recipients of the Don Emilio Abello Awards.

Awards are given to deserving companies and individuals, which have made significant energy savings during the current year. Special awards are also given for innovative use if indigenous energy.

To find out more about our Partnership for Energy responsive Companies Program, please contact:

Energy Utilization Management Bureau
Tel Nos.: 840-14-01 to 21
Department of Energy
Loc. nos.: 334, 220, 207
Energy Center, Merritt Rd.
Telefax840-22-89
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, M.M.