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The Energy Division of PCCI formulates private sector positions on key issues like alternative sources of energy, amendments to the EPIRA, and other energy-related legislative bills.
As its current advocacy, the Division aims to develop a single private sector position on key energy issues and provide industries the opportunity to avail of the privileges of competition in bringing down the cost of electricity.
Director in Charge:
Amb. Bendicto V. Yujuico
VP for Energy & Utilities
and Co-Chair, International and Trade
Chairperson:
Jose S. Alejandro, Energy
Felix A. Velasquez, Alternative and Renewable Energy
Robert F. Mallillin, Power
Person in Charge:
Rhuby Conel
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Continuing to help government develop alternative technology and fuel sources, Dr. Felix Velasquez presented the study of Dr. Dino Foronda of the Asia-Pacific Resource Recovery and Reuse Development Corp. (APRRRDC) on alternative energy and biocoal and biooil, which are biomass-derived fuels that can replace fossil coal in electric power generation.
Bamboo, Dr. Velasquez said, is the main source of biomass. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world and under Philippine condition, can grow at the rate 10-12 inches per day. Bamboo can be harvested in 5 years and converted into biocoal or biooil. 1,300-2,000 hectares is needed to produce 3-4Mw
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Philippine Energy Plan 2010-203
Ensuring the best energy choices in line with the vision for a sustainable development and a low-carbon future is the overarching theme of the Philippine Energy Plan 2010-2030. This was stressed at the meeting of the Energy and Power Committee of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry last April 28, 2010.
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12/03/10 - Expressing concern over the rising demand for power and the ability of government to provide enough supply, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the largest business organization in the country, calls on government to consider urgently the creation of joint non-partisan private-public sector committee preferably chaired by the private sector in order to address the overall issues of power demand, supply, price competitiveness and long-term policy roadmap that future administrations could consider. This would include renewable energy options, power security and role of nuclear power plants ahead.
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22/02/10 - The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Palawan Chamber of Commerce call on all the parties involved to urgently resolve the dispute that is causing the power brownouts in the main island of Palawan, especially the City of Puerto Princesa.
The very popular tourist City of Puerto Princesa was unexpectedly thrown into darkness when power generator Delta P decided to shut down their 16mw plant last February 2 claiming that they have already delivered the 55 million kwh a year they have contracted and will lose money if they supply more power under the rate approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
“We are facing the summer months when the influx of tourists reach its annual peak and when the vibrant local tourism industry depend on for a big portion of their annual revenues. We are supposed to have a very good year for tourism because the hot summer seems to be coming earlier. The lost revenues could run into a million pesos if local and foreign tourists are not assured of power and air-conditioning and they decide to go to alternative vacation destinations like Cebu, Bohol, Davao, and Baguio,” the Palawan Chamber said in a statement.
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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), together with its affiliate trade and industry associations, are readying an energy roadmap that outlines private sector’s key proposals to address the country’s looming energy problem.
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