Mindset change, strong leadership required to promote electric mobility
Rapid urbanization has led to traffic congestion and pollution, with the United Nation projecting that the number of the world’s population living in cities will increase by 55 percent today to 68 percent by 2050. Against this backdrop, cities worldwide are eager to address urban challenges by adopting a smart city concept, which includes smart […]
Vietnam’s Energy Industry Needs Regulatory Reforms, Experts Say
Industry experts have called for regulatory reforms and new policies for Vietnam’s energy sector. They said the government needs to push for policies promoting private investments to spur action that will benefit the industry in the future. According to Vietnam Net, the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Vietnam said in the 11th edition of […]
The youth behind coal-free Negros Occidental
BACOLOD, Philippines – In Negros Occidental, the young generation triumphed in their fight against the use of coal as a source of energy in the province. Negrosanon youth banded together in a strike against coal in front of the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol last March 6. Dubbed the “Youth Strike for Negros,” it was a […]
Energy deregulation in ASEAN: Quicker isn’t necessarily better
At different paces, ASEAN countries are studying the feasibility of energy deregulation. The term applies to the transition from regulated to market-based energy prices. Some ASEAN countries embark on an energy deregulation journey to increase sustainability. With market-based prices, the energy sector is forced to become more efficient and to look for novel ways to […]
Lack of awareness for green buildings in Jakarta
While there is growing awareness about preserving the environment, not much has been done to educate the public about energy-saving buildings. From their construction to operation, buildings across the globe have consumed 40 percent of the energy countries produce and 12 percent of clean water. Adding to that, buildings contribute 25 percent of global waste […]
Hefty Oil Price Hike Seen this Week
MANILA, Philippines — Oil companies are expected to implement a hefty increase on gasoline prices and a minimal hike on diesel this week. In its advisory, Unioil Philippines forecasted higher diesel and gasoline prices. “Diesel should go up by P0.30 to P0.40 and gasoline should go up by P1.30 to P1.40 per liter.” This would […]
Energy permitting processes streamlined with signing of Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act
President Duterte has signed Republic Act (RA) 11234 or the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) Act which aims to streamline the permitting process of power generation, transmission, and distribution projects in the Philippines. The law, signed by the President on March 8, is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1439 and House Bill No. 8417. […]
Sustainability giants come together for a greener PH
As companies all over the world aspire to do their share in maintaining global ecological balance, sustainability has become not just a cool buzzword for advocates but a requirement in almost everything they do. In real estate, sustainability is fast becoming a design requirement as much as aesthetics or security. From energy efficient building materials […]
