DOE Presses Standards for Energy Efficient Appliances

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COMING TOGETHER FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Department Of Energy officials along with EU-ASEP leaders and staff pose for a group photo with industry players for the lighting and appliance industries.

The Department of Energy (DOE) in partnership with the European Union Access to Sustainable Energy Program (EU-ASEP) conducted the forum on “Directing the Compliance with the Philippine Energy Standards and Labeling Program (PESLP)”, for the final presentation of the Implementing Guidelines of Department Circular (DC) No. DC2016-04-0005 on 24 August at the Makati Diamond Residences.

The draft DC entitled, “Declaring the Compliance of Importers, Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers of Electrical Appliances and other Energy-Consuming Products with the PESLP as a Policy of the Government”, was presented to ensure that said items being sold in the market adhere to Philippine minimum energy performance standards.

“The PESLP is vital to the DOE’s E-Power Mo! Movement as it provides consumers with the energy ability to make informed choices. Proper labeling of appliances will bring greater understanding of power consumption, thereby encouraging people to adopt more energy-efficient lifestyles,” said Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi.

A total of 131 participants attended the forum, which included representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry, appliance manufacturers and retailers from the private sector, as well as members of the academe. An overview of the PESLP was presented, followed by two breakout sessions on Lighting and Air-Conditioning.

Prior to the event, the DOE conducted public consultations nationwide from March to December 2017 to come up with the Implementing Guidelines.

The event was made possible through the technical support of the energy efficiency experts of the EU-ASEP led by Programme Manager Willy Hick alongside the Energy Utilization Management Bureau and the Energy Research and Testing Laboratory Services of the DOE.

“It is important for consumers to be made aware of the products and appliances that bring more value for their money,” Cusi concluded.

OTHER PHOTOS:

INTENSIFYING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION: Senior Undersecretary Jesus Cristino P. Posadas delivers the keynote address during the Final Presentation on the Implementing Guidelines for DC2016-04-0005 at the Makati Diamond Residences on 24 August.

SOLIDIFYING THE ROLE OF THE DOE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY: DOE-Energy Utilization Management Bureau Director Jesus T. Tamang presents the overview of the PESLP and how the labeling program would bring energy efficiency at the forefront with better informed consumers.

TIMELINE ON THE FINALIZATION OF THE IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES: DOE-Energy Research and Testing Laboratory Services Director Amelia de Guzman discusses the timeline for the signing of the guidelines for DC2016-04-0005. The DOE aims come out with the signed guidelines within 30 days upon this culminating activity of the PESLP.