The DOE has called on Filipinos to participate in Earth Hour to increase the country’s energy efficiency and help mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. | MegINQ /PDI
The DOE reported that the country saved 65.32 megawatts in last year’s Earth Hour, with Luzon covering more than half of the total at 35.26 MW.Last year’s numbers are lower than the saved electricity in 2021, which was at 73.01 MW, DOE data show.The DOE hopes that the country could save more this year with more Filipinos participating in the event.
“Collective actions could build a safer, more resilient and sustainable future. By switching off our lights for one hour, we can make a substantial difference in energy consumption, raise public awareness, change behaviors and help reduce the effects of global warming on this planet,” the agency said.
Earth Hour was launched in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, where more than 2.2 million people turned off their lights for an hour. For its part, the DOE encouraged Filipinos to minimize their use of electricity during peak hours: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.Subscribe to our daily newsletter
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