Malacañang on Thursday (Oct. 2) welcomed the participation
of the private sector in solving the government’s energy concerns, especially
the possible power shortage next year.
Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary
Herminio Coloma, Jr. also assured that the government will continue to work to
provide enough power supply during the summer months next year.
Secretary Coloma further said that the government continues
to encourage different sectors to address problems in the energy sector.
He noted that the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) has
announced the participation of their major customers in the government’s
Interruptible Load Program (ILP).
Under the ILP, customers with huge power consumption, such
as commercial establishments, will be asked to operate their own generator sets
if the grid operator sees the need to augment power generation.
The program would make it easier to manage the demand for
power, helping ensure power supply during the summer.
The ILP targets those with large embedded generation
capacities, such as malls, large business establishments, and factories. (PCOO
News Release)
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