(Manila) The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Climate Change Commission (CCC) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Understanding (MCOU) in an effort to aggressively push for renewable energy to address the adverse effects of climate change in the country.
Anchored on the government’s thrust for “Sustainable Energy Road Mapping Program,” Energy Undersecretary Raul B. Aguilos and CCC Commissioner Heherson T. Alvarez signed the MCOU yesterday (14 May 2014) at the Malacañang. Witnessing the signing ceremony were DOE- Energy Planning and Policy Bureau Assistant Director Carmencita Bariso, CCC Assistant Secretary Rex Lorez, and Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad.
“Our continuing goal is to triple our RE capacities by 2030. To date, we remain confident that this aim will be achieved,” said Usec. Aguilos.
He also added that the Local Government Units (LGUs) will also play a significant role in this endeavor for the speedy development and successful implementation of RE programs executed under their localities.
Other guests during the event were former Department of Education Secretary Ermie Dumlao, Former Senator Nina Rasul, Mother Earth Foundation Chair Sonia Mendoza, Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy President Amina Rasul Bernardo, officials from the DOE and local government units, attached energy agencies, and financial institutions.
The MCOU enjoins both the DOE and the CCC to foster sustainable development objectives through broader cooperation, systematic exploitation, utilization and commercialization of renewable energy resources throughout the country.
Under the MCOU, both agencies will work together to establish model renewable energy systems, guide program participants, and disseminate information on RE systems, technologies and their benefits to local communities and the environment.
The signing of MCOU also supports the DOE continuous efforts to triple the RE capacities in the country by 2030 from the current 5,000 megawatts capacity. (pr/DOE)
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