Mr. Vincent P. Eltagon (2nd from right), Administrative Officer IV of the Administrative Service (AS) General Services Division is holding the accomplished checklist handed over by the Department of Energy (DOE) representative, Senior Science Research Specialist Simon S. Leonor (2nd from left), as a result of the spot check indicating 100% compliance of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with the government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) measures.  Also in photo, from left: Mr. John Michael L. de Pedro, Administrative Officer III, AS Building and Grounds Management Division; and Engr. Ronald T. Vegim, Administrative Officer V, AS Building and Grounds Management Division.

 

In a spot check conducted by the Department of Energy (DOE) on January 19, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Central Office (DSWD-CO) was assessed to be 100% compliant with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) program of the national government.

DOE Senior Science Research Specialist, Simon S. Leonor, conducted the spot check, while Administrative Service Director Karina Antonette A. Agudo led the team which presented the EEC efforts of the DSWD.

As part of the audit, Leonor conducted interviews as to electricity and energy saving measures, as well as assessed the DSWD-CO facilities.  The DSWD representatives, on the other hand, explained the Department’s EEC guidelines, which include the strict implementation of fuel consumption measures.

After the spot check, the DOE announced that the DSWD conformed to the energy saving requirements and standards of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP).  Furthermore, Leonor informed the Department that in case savings will be generated from the DSWD’s energy saving efforts, it may request for a Certification from DOE which will serve to support the realignment of the said savings, subject to the approval of the Department of Budget and Management.

The DSWD expressed its gratitude for the DOE’s spot check and acknowledgment of the Department’s efforts.  The Department commits to strengthen coordination activities with the Field Offices on the EEC program compliance, as well as in the regular uploading of monthly consumption reports at the DOE online portal.

The Department further ascertained its appreciation for the GEMP and for the standards presented by the DOE in ensuring that the DSWD is supportive to the energy saving initiatives of the government, which is an affirmation also to climate change mitigation measures. ###