The Department of Energy (DOE) has tapped technical experts for possible collaboration in drawing up an optimal energy mix policy for the country.
In a statement on Thursday, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi
said the department will be coordinating with members of the USAID’s Building
Low Emission Alternatives to Develop Economic Resilience and Sustainability
(B-LEADERS) to form a team that will conduct a review of the current energy
mix.
The study will focus on the energy requirements for economic
growth trends, load consumption profiles for energy consumers, emerging energy
technologies and local industry readiness, transmission configurations and
network development.
The team will also look into the availability of indigenous
energy for ensuring stable pricing to lessen dependence on energy that is
dependent on international market prices.
During his meeting with the B-LEADERS, Cusi stressed the
need for a reliable power supply to sustain the country’s economic growth, as
well as sufficient contingency reserves.
“Our main concern now is to increase the availability of
quality, reliable, secure and affordable supply,” said Cusi, alluding to the
fluctuating power supply situation of the country.
“We are also looking at establishing an “army of reserves”
so that when there is lack of supply, we have something to rely on,” he added.
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