#energy conservation

In a Laging Handa briefing on March 14, 2022, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevarra recommends technological solutions to help decrease energy consumption, which is cited as our "first line of defense" against rising prices around the world. LEED is a sustainable building rating system that, among others, aims to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions of structures through sensor systems and targeted energy conservation strategies. DOST also mentioned the potential of electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce fuel consumption but has lamented that the infrastructure has not yet been sufficient and has deferred to the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding rollout. Historically, with the exception of 2020 when lockdowns drastically decreased demand, data from the Department of Energy (DOE) electricity consumption across the country peaks in the May-June period. The Philippine energy mix: Is it powerful enough? All in all, renewable energy sources have around 22 percent in generation share. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air estimates that if all planned coal power projects in the Philippines are commissioned and put in commercial operations by 2024, over 26,000 premature deaths could result in the next 40 years, the expected lifespan of coal power plants. We are not even starting the arguments for and against nuclear energy, but that will probably have to be discussed in another time. Read more in our articles including "DOST pushes for e-sensors, cloud-based monitors to save energy, fuel" and "PC Express drops prices of several Energizer Phones".