Philippine Energy Transition Dialogue 2025
The Agenda
Schedules may be adjusted as necessary without advance notice.
Registration
National Anthem and Invocation
Welcome Message and
Inspirational Message
Plenary Session 1: ASEAN Chairship & COP30 — Translating Commitments into Local Renewable Energy Development
This plenary session explores the outcomes of COP30 and their implications for the Philippines’ upcoming ASEAN Chairship in 2026, focusing on translating global climate commitments into actionable local renewable energy development. The dialogue highlights NDC updates, Global Stocktake findings, and climate finance mobilization, while examining how national agencies, ASEAN representatives, and local governments can collaborate to accelerate renewable energy deployment, strengthen energy security, and enhance climate resilience in Philippine communities. The session will showcase policy, financing, and technical pathways, as well as replicable local initiatives to demonstrate the Philippines’ leadership in driving just, regionally coordinated, and locally grounded energy transitions.
Moderator: Ms. Danica Marie Supnet, Director for Climate Policy, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities
Lunch / Press Briefing
Plenary Session 2: Accelerating the Energy Transition Through Local Action
Local leaders will share practical experiences in advancing renewable energy—from strengthening resilience in last-mile communities to improving local energy planning and provincial support. The session will highlight key opportunities and solutions to accelerate renewable energy deployment through stronger national–local collaboration.
Break and Networking
Plenary Session 3: Streamlining RE Permitting Through Local Partnerships
This session will focus on improving the permitting process for renewable energy projects through stronger coordination between the DOE and LGUs. It will unpack the DOE–DILG Joint Memorandum Circular 2020-01, discuss mechanisms to harmonize land use, environmental, and Indigenous Peoples’ clearances, and explore the potential of local one-stop-shop systems for faster project approvals. Panelists will highlight best practices from provinces and cities that have successfully streamlined RE permitting.
End of Day 1
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Breakout 1: Driving Local Renewable Energy Deployment through Storage and System Innovation
This session will highlight the critical role of energy storage and system innovation in strengthening local renewable energy deployment. Discussions will focus on technologies that enhance grid reliability, balance supply and demand, and enable resilient distributed systems and microgrids for communities and LGUs. Panelists will share innovations — from battery storage to pumped hydro and hybrid systems — that enable localities to implement RE projects with reduced technical risks and improved system performance.
Breakout 2: Leveraging Public and Private Finance for Local Renewable Energy Initiatives
This session will explore how financing mechanisms—both public and private—can accelerate the local renewable energy transition. Discussions will focus on mobilizing energy finance and blended finance approaches to support distributed generation, improving access to capital for LGUs and MSMEs, and showcasing innovative financing models and partnerships that empower local governments to lead in renewable energy deployment.
Break and Networking
Breakout 3: Renewable Energy for Productive Use — Agriculture and Emerging Sectors
This session will explore how renewable energy can power productivity and economic growth across agriculture and new industries. Discussions will cover RE-powered irrigation systems, post-harvest and cold storage solutions, and the integration of solar, biomass, and hybrid technologies in agri-value chains. The session will also highlight opportunities in emerging sectors such as data centers, logistics hubs, and industrial zones, emphasizing how clean energy can drive competitiveness and sustainability.
Breakout 4: Empowering Communities, Youth, and Women in the Energy Transition
This session will highlight inclusive approaches to energy transition, focusing on the role of communities, youth, and women in driving renewable energy adoption. It will feature examples of community-driven projects, women’s leadership in energy governance, and youth-led innovation. Discussions will also touch on green jobs, local capacity building, and the need for a just and inclusive transition that benefits all.
Lunch and Networking
Breakout 5: Scaling Renewable Energy Locally through Retail Aggregation and Microgrid Solutions
This session will discuss the Retail Aggregation framework and its potential to scale renewable energy deployment through demand aggregation and localized energy solutions. It will explore how LGUs, businesses, and institutions can collectively procure renewable energy, strengthen access to financing for aggregated or clustered projects, and develop microgrids or islanded systems that enhance energy security and affordability at the local level.
Breakout 6: Empowering Cooperatives and LGUs to Contract RE Competitively
This session will focus on enabling electric cooperatives and local governments to effectively engage in competitive renewable energy procurement. Discussions will revolve around structuring power purchase agreements, ensuring Renewable Portfolio Standard compliance, and understanding cooperative behaviors in power supply agreements to achieve balanced provincial and regional energy mixes. Best practices from cooperative- and LGU-led renewable energy initiatives will be shared.
