Winds of Change: Exploring Renewable Energy and Community Growth in Guimaras

2025-04-30T10:43:13+08:0030 Apr 2025|Tags: , , , , , |

by Charles Jason Diaz Editor’s Note: Charles is currently a Senior Data Analyst with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities.  Visiting the San Lorenzo Wind Farm in Guimaras, Philippines, was an eye-opening experience on the world of renewable energy and its intersection with community development. On an island known for its beaches [...]

Lighting the Way: Renewable Energy in Eastern Visayas

2025-04-28T17:22:30+08:0028 Apr 2025|Tags: , , , , , |

by Sophia Kaye Fernandez Editor’s Note: Sophia is currently a Communications Officer for Media and Events at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, stationed at the organization’s Eastern Visayas office. We are usually taught to be afraid of the dark. But for me, it was something I grew up expecting. Blackouts [...]

EPT goes to Iloilo: Learning from the Philippines’ solar pioneers

2025-04-10T15:51:45+08:0010 Apr 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

by Rebecca Carmela Cruz Editor’s Note: Becca Cruz is a Senior Data Analyst with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities.  Last February 12, our Energy Policy Team—the coolest team ever—joined Iloilo Provincial Board Member Rolando Distura on a ‘Lakbay Aral’ across Iloilo to witness firsthand its remarkable solar projects and initiatives. These efforts were [...]

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 [...]

Creating Change Means Taking Up Space

2025-04-30T11:35:01+08:0012 Mar 2025|Tags: , , , , |

by Christiane Oriana, Energy Communications Officer Editor’s Note: Tien Oriana is the Energy Communications Officer of ICSC. The organization was one of the official partners of the 35th League of Local Planning and Development Coordinators of the Philippines Inc. (LLPDCPI) National Convention, held February 24 to 28, 2025 at the People’s Center and Library [...]

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,” [...]

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