Paranas Municipal Hall is now powered by solar energy

2025-03-27T18:42:34+08:0027 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , |

SAMAR, March 27, 2025 – The municipal building of Paranas, Samar is now powered by a 48 kilowatt-peak (kWp) Smart Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System, which was formally handed over through a Turnover Ceremony and Signing of Deed of Donation at the municipal hall grounds on March 26. The hybrid solar PV system installation was [...]

2024 Klima Fellows highlight underreported local climate, energy transition stories

2025-03-26T13:54:15+08:0026 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |

QUEZON CITY, March 25, 2025 –  Ten teams of local journalists and visual storytellers presented their final stories for the Jaime Espina Klima Correspondents Fellowship (JEKCF) 2024 on Tuesday, March 25, during the program’s culminating activity in Quezon City.  These reports are part of a five-month fellowship organized by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable [...]

A rational energy policy for the Philippines [Inquirer]

2025-03-24T13:18:13+08:0021 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

by Alberto Dalusung III | March 21, 2025 | Published by Philippine Daily Inquirer | READ THE STORY HERE Energy is the backbone of economic growth and social progress. Yet, the Philippines faces a defining moment in its power trajectory—where rising electricity costs, recurring power shortages, and an outdated, baseload-centric grid threaten national stability and [...]

ICSC, Bohol government join forces to advance climate action in the province

2025-03-20T16:34:57+08:0018 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), represented by Executive Director Angelo Kairos dela Cruz, and the provincial government of Bohol, represented by Governor Erico Aristotle "Aris" Aumentado, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) showing their commitment to advance climate action and energy transition initiatives in the province. As indicated in the MOU, both [...]

ICSC turns over 60 kWp hybrid solar PV system to Guiuan, Eastern Samar

2025-03-03T14:37:47+08:0002 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

EASTERN SAMAR, March 2, 2025 – A 60 kilowatt-peak (kWp) On-Grid Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System was formally handed over to the municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, through a Ceremonial Switch-on and Turn-over held at the Guiuan Municipal Hall grounds on February 27. The hybrid solar PV system installation was done in partnership with the [...]

The Philippines as one of Asia’s RE hotspots

2025-01-16T09:54:12+08:0016 Jan 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By Alberto Dalusung III Editor’s Note: Bert Dalusung is the Energy Transition Advisor of ICSC. He has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, with focus on renewable energy development, national energy planning, and policy formulation. Dalusung was featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer article “PH aspires to be next green power paradise,” [...]

ICSC expresses support for Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chair Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta

2024-09-18T15:48:39+08:0018 Sep 2024|Tags: , , , |

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) expresses deep concern over the circumstances surrounding the charges against Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta, Chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The Institute believes, after careful deliberation, that this development is a regression to the whole sector, which is being re-shaped significantly under Atty. Dimalanta’s leadership. Atty. Dimalanta [...]

Is coal still king? Pressure mounts on lifting of moratorium on coal-fired plants

2024-09-04T16:56:40+08:0027 Aug 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

by Pedro H. Maniego Jr. | Published by the Philippine Daily Inquirer | August 23, 2024 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE  The call to lift the moratorium on new coal-fired power plants in the Philippines has intensified recently. Proponents argue that coal is the most affordable and reliable power source, referring to a [...]

El Niño ups chances of yellow alerts in Luzon by mid-May – ICSC

2024-04-16T16:06:23+08:0016 Apr 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

QUEZON CITY, April 16, 2024 – The Luzon grid is expected to experience a tight power supply in May, particularly from May 13 to 26, potentially leading to yellow alerts as El Niño threatens the country’s power sufficiency this dry season. Manila-based think tank Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) launched the report entitled [...]

Policies to address ecological impact of RE urged [Philstar]

2024-02-05T04:32:16+08:0029 Jan 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

by Richmond Mercurio | January 28, 2024 | Published by Philippine Star | READ THE STORY HERE MANILA, Philippines — A group of international and Philippine-based think tanks and civil society organizations is calling for stronger collaboration across the renewable energy sector to integrate policies and practices that will allow the sector to [...]

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