PAVING THE WAY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY IN BOHOL

The Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST) held a forum on Enhancing Climate Resilience in Bohol’s Power and Energy Sector on June 20, 2023, at Jj’s Seafood Village.

Participated by power stakeholders including distribution utilities, Local Government Units (LGUs), government offices, representatives from the academic and religious sectors, and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), the forum tackled the Bohol Island Power Development Plan, the Bohol and Central Visayas Renewable Energy Outlook, energy efficiency and conservation, and green energy initiatives to come up with policy recommendations to push for a renewable energy roadmap for Bohol.

On behalf of Governor Aris Aumentado, Supervising Administrative Officer and Policy Advisor Metodio Maraguinot spoke about power security as a priority in the Provincial Government’s Strategic Change Agenda as well as the importance of inputs from various sectors, including the youth, in policy decisions.

The forum was organized in partnership with the German foundation Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, Youthlead Philippines, and the local youth group Kabiling Lunhaw.

Source: Provincial Government of Bohol Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/BoholGovPH