Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has signed Executive Order No. 04-09, series of 2024, declaring every third week of May as Provincial Renewable Energy Week in Negros Occidental.
The EO recognizes the urgent need to address the energy crisis, promote sustainability, and ensure power security.
It also highlights the importance of renewable energy (RE) sources, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass, in achieving these goals, the Capitol said in a press release April 8.
The Provincial RE Week will feature diverse activities, including an RE technology exhibit, educational seminars, awareness campaigns, capacity-building activities, and multi-stakeholder fora on energy issues and policies.
The EO mandates the allocation of necessary funds for the successful implementation of the RE Week activities, and encourages partnerships with the private sector and national government agencies in enhancing support for renewable energy initiatives.
It also includes the activation of the Provincial Just Energy Transition Council that will oversee the planning and implementation of the RE Week activities, with support from a designated secretariat, composed of government personnel and private sector volunteers.
“By institutionalizing the observance of the Provincial Renewable Energy Week, we aim to generate commitment from various stakeholders for RE adaptation, promote the development of the industry, and ensure an energy-secured future for Negros Occidental,” Lacson said. ||
