ICSC partners with LGUs to solarize municipal buildings

TACLOBAN CITY, October 15, 2024—The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) signed memorandums of agreement (MOAs) with the local governments of Guiuan, Eastern Samar and Paranas, Samar for the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for their respective municipal buildings earlier this month. At the official MOA-signing event, ICSC Executive Director Angelo Kairos dela Cruz said that solarization projects aim to kickstart the uptake of renewable energy (RE) at the local level by driving the adoption of rooftop-mounted solar PV systems in municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.  Dela Cruz signed MOAs with Guiuan Mayor Annaliza Gonzales-Kwan [...]

15 Oct 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

240 hours, countless lessons: Lhean’s personal insights as an intern at ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas

by Lhean Tabuyan Lhean E. Tabuyan is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. I am very thankful to ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas (RCP) for accepting us [interns] for on-the-job training. During my time there, I learned a lot and gained valuable experience, which helped me further develop my skills and made me work more efficiently. I would like to thank Sir Glinly Alvero, Sir Orlando Quesada, Ma'am Jessa Margallo Zosa, and Sir Arturo [...]

Re-Charging Communities: A journey of Mark as an ICSC intern

by Mark Justin Antiquera Francis Carl O. Villalino is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. As a student with no prior knowledge of and experience in solar technology, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work in ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas (RCP) team, where I was warmly welcomed not just as an intern but as a valued colleague, and given space to learn and experience firsthand ICSC’s important work. With the [...]

From Papers to Panels: Francis’ Hands-On learning with ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas

by Francis Carl Villalino Francis Carl O. Villalino is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. When I began my internship at ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas (RCP), I knew the environment would be both challenging and enriching. ICSC is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, and I was eager to immerse myself in their work.  As an aspiring Electrical Engineer, I’ve always been eager to gain hands-on experience in my field, [...]

Empowering Communities: A Renewable Energy Assessment in Brgy. Commonwealth, Quezon City [350 Pilipinas]

September 12, 2023 | Published by 350 Pilipinas | READ THE STORY HERE 350 Pilipinas, Lilok Foundation Inc, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities’ RE-Charge Pilipinas and five homeowners associations recently collaborated for a community facility energy needs assessment at Brgy. Commonwealth, Quezon City The assessment, facilitated by RECharge’s Arturo Tahup, determines the Renewable Energy systems that can be integrated into community facilities such as multi-purpose halls for energy efficiency and conservation Multi-purpose halls have always been the beating heart of communities, serving as spaces for essential gatherings, social events, mass assemblies, and even as evacuation centers [...]

13 Sep 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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