Murang Kuryente, Masiglang Pamayanan

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only upended the lives of millions of people in the Philippines but also exposed complex issues in the country’s current energy system.

In the past year, despite significantly lower electricity demand caused by the shutdown of industries, Filipinos experienced rotational brownouts and fluctuating electricity prices caused by the unreliable coal-fired power plants that continue to dominate the Philippine power market.

With renewable energy technologies becoming more and more cost-competitive than fossil fuels, clean energy transition in the Philippines is not just a climate solution but also an opportunity to modernize the economy, achieve energy self-sufficiency, provide cleaner air, create greener jobs, and deliver affordable power to the Filipino people.
Fortunately, several developments are expected to shape the country’s energy agenda. The Department of Energy has issued a moratorium on new coal-fired power plants, approved 100% foreign ownership for large-scale geothermal power plants, and started implementing its Green Energy Option Program. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has issued its Sustainable Finance Framework. Several energy players and financial institutions in the country have announced coal divestments and coal exit plans.

Thus, for the 24 Hours of Reality this 2021, The Climate Reality Project Philippines is launching the Murang Kuryente, Masiglang Pamayanan campaign to sustain the momentum.
OUR CALL TO ACTION IS SIMPLE
“Cheaper electricity leads to
more vibrant, thriving, and progressive communities.
So #letsgetREal! Let’s urge our leaders that we want
more renewable energy in the Philippines.”

How to Join

OPTION A

Amplify our social media education campaign

The overall awareness among the Filipino people of the imperative of a renewable energy development transition remains low. Ensuring that we can sustain our call for a sustainable, clean, and least-cost energy system will require more people understanding and joining our movement for a just energy transition.

In line with this, we will publish information, education, and communication (IEC) materials about renewable energy under the Murang Kuryente, Masiglang Pamayanan campaign.

Help us amplify this social media campaign starting on October 29 through the following steps:

STEP 1

Repost the materials published on the following official social media pages of The Climate Reality Project Philippines and just add your caption.

OR

STEP 2

Tag at least three (3) friends who might be interested to know more about the benefits of renewable energy in our communities. Ask them to share the campaign. The more people you engage with, the wider reach we can get from our campaign.

STEP 3

Use the following hashtags in your posts:
#MurangKuryente #letsgetREal #24HoursofReality #LeadOnClimate #ClimateRealityPH

OPTION B

Send a letter to private companies about the Green Energy Option Program

The Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) is one of the game-changing provisions of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 that allows electricity end-users with an average monthly peak demand of 100kW or above to source their electricity from renewable energy sources.  

The Energy Regulatory Commission has recently promulgated the rules governing GEOP. Finally, consumers can exercise their right under the law to shift to renewable energy as their source of electricity.  

In line with this, we want to rally electricity end-users, especially big corporations and small and medium enterprises who are qualified under the program, to grab this opportunity.  

Help us reach more! Starting October 29, send out letters to business entities to let them know about GEOP.

STEP 1

Think of a list of commercial establishments and big business entities that are consuming 100kW or above monthly.

STEP 2

Download the template letter below. You may choose to customize it as you see fit.

STEP 3

Sign the letter and send it together with the GEOP Briefer to your intended recipient/s.
Remember to copy philippines@climatereality.com in your email/s.

Social Media Materials

Help amplify our call to action by sharing the materials below on your social media accounts.
You may use the sample captions provided. You may also add your own captions.

ENGLISH ART CARDS

SAMPLE CAPTION

Electricity in the Philippines is expensive because of our over-reliance on imported coal!

With renewable energy technologies becoming more and more cost-competitive than fossil fuels, the clean energy transition in the Philippines will deliver more affordable power to the Filipino people.

Join us in rallying our leaders and our countrymen to support the country’s clean energy transition! Because cheaper and cleaner electricity will lead to more vigorous, thriving, and progressive communities.

Visit climatereality.ph/murangkuryente to join our campaign.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

According to experts, the cost of electricity in off-grid and isolated areas could be way cheaper if we integrate more renewable energy into their power systems.

Join us in telling our leaders and our countrymen that we want more renewable energy! Because cheaper and cleaner electricity will lead to more vigorous, thriving, and progressive communities.

Visit climatereality.ph/murangkuryente to join our campaign!

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

To lower electricity costs in the country, we need more renewable energy in the country’s energy mix!

Let’s urge our leaders to fully implement the provisions of the Renewable Energy of Act of 2008 and push for policies that will accelerate the development of renewable energy in the country.

Together, let’s call for cheaper and cleaner electricity to ensure thriving and progressive Filipino communities.

Visit climatereality.ph/murangkuryente to join our campaign.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Our country has abundant renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, biomass, ocean, small hydro, and geothermal. We need to harness these resources to deliver affordable and more reliable power to the Filipino people!

Join us in telling our leaders and our countrymen that we want more renewable energy! Because cheaper and cleaner electricity will lead to more vigorous, thriving, and progressive communities.

Visit climatereality.ph/murangkuryente to join our campaign!

#letsgetREal #MurangKuryente #24HoursofReality #LeadOnClimate #ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

The use of more renewable energy in the country will not only deliver affordable electricity to the Filipino people but also cleaner air and a safer environment!

Join us in our call to end the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels! Let your friends know about the rising costs of coal and its adverse impacts on human health and the environment.

Visit climatereality.ph/murangkuryente to join our campaign!

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Cheaper electricity. Cleaner air. Safer environment. What else can renewable energy bring to the Filipino people? MORE JOBS.

The transition to a clean energy system MUST be just and equitable. We can do this because the transition can deliver jobs while uplifting lives in fossil fuel communities.

Help us communicate the benefits of renewable energy to our fellow Filipinos and urge leaders to accelerate renewable energy development in the country.

Visit climatereality.ph/murangkuryente to join our campaign!

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

FILIPINO ART CARDS

SAMPLE CAPTION

Mataas ang presyo ng kuryente sa Pilipinas dahil sa patuloy na pagtangkilik natin sa imported coal!

Dahil sa patuloy na pagbaba ng presyo ng renewable energy, may pagkakataon tayo na mas mapababa ang presyo ng kuryente para sa mga ordinaryong Pilipino.

Tandaan: Ang mas mura at mas malinis na kuryente ay magbubunga ng masigla at mas maunlad na pamayanan.

Samahan kaming iparating sa gobyerno at kapwa natin Pilipino ang mga benepisyo ng renewable energy!

Bisitahin ang climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Ayon sa mga eksperto, mas mapapamura ang singil sa kuryente sa mga komunidad na hindi nakakonekta sa ating main power grid kung gagamit ng renewable energy technologies ang mga lugar na ito.

Samahan kaming iparating sa gobyerno at kapwa natin Pilipino ang mga benepisyo ng renewable energy!

Bisitahin ang climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Para mapababa ang presyo ng kuryente sa bansa, kailangan natin ng mas maraming renewable energy sa ating energy mix.

Makiisa sa aming panawagan para sa pagpapatupad ng mga probisyon ng Renewable Energy Act of 2008 at pagbuo ng iba pang polisiya na makatutulong sa pagpapalaganap ng renewable energy sa bansa.

Tayo nang tumindig para sa mas mura at malinis na kuryente tungo sa mas masigla at mas maunlad na Pilipinas!

Bisitahin ang climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Ang Pilipinas ay hitik sa renewable energy sources na maaari nating gamitin para mapamura ang kuryente.

Samahan kaming iparating sa gobyerno at kapwa natin Pilipino ang mga benepisyo ng renewable energy!

Bisitahin ang climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Ang paggamit ng renewable energy ay hindi lamang makakapagpamura sa presyo ng kuryente sa Pilipinas. Ito rin ay magdudulot ng mas malinis na hangin at mas ligtas na kapaligiran!

Makiisa sa panawagan naming wakasan na ang fossil fuel dependence ng bansa.

Ipaalam sa iyong mga kaibigan ang tungkol sa tumataas na halaga ng fossil fuels at ang masamang epekto nito sa kalusugan ng tao at sa kapaligiran.

Bisitahin ang climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Mas murang kuryente. Mas malinis na hangin. Mas ligtas na kapaligiran.

Ano pa ang maidudulot ng renewable energy sa mamamayang Pilipino? KARAGDAGANG TRABAHO.

Ang pagpapalawak ng renewable energy sources sa bansa ay maghahatid ng mas maraming trabaho at mas makakapagpabuti ng buhay sa ating mga komunidad.

Tumulong sa pagpapalaganap ng mga benepisyo ng renewable energy! Samahan kami sa pangangalampag para sa pagpapalaganap ng renewable energy sa bansa.

Bisitahin ang climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

BISAYA ART CARDS

SAMPLE CAPTION

Taas ang presyo sa kuryente sa Pilipinas tungod sa padayon nga pagsalig sa nasud sa imported nga uling.

Tungod sa padayon nga pag-ubos sa presyo sa renewable energy, aduna kita’y kahigayunan nga mas mapaubos ang presyo sa kuryente alang sa mga ordinaryong Pilipino.

Atong hinumduman nga ang mas barato ug mas limpiyo nga kuryente maghatag kanato sa mas lagsik ug mas malambuong komunidad.

Duyog kanamo sa pagpa-abot sa panggamhanan ug sa atong mga kaigsoonang Pilipino ang mga kaayuhan nga makuha sa renewable energy!

Sa dugang kasayuran, bisitaha ang climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Sigun sa mga eksperto, mas mahimong barato ang singil sa kuryente sa mga komunidad nga wala nakalinya sa main power grid kung mogamit sa mga teknolohiya sa renewable energy.

Duyog kanamo sa pagpa-abot sa panggamhanan ug sa atong mga kaigsoonang Pilipino ang mga kaayuhan nga makuha sa renewable energy!

Sa dugang kasayuran, bisitaha ang climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Aron nga mapakunhod ang presyo sa kuryente sa nasud, kinahanglan patas-an ang renewable energy sa atong energy mix.

Duyog kanamo sa panawagan aron ipatuman ang mga probisyon sa Renewable Energy Act of 2008 ug sa pagpanday og mga palisiya aron kita makatabang sa pagpalapad sa renewable energy sa nasud.

Dungan kanamo sa pagbarug alang sa mas barato ug limpiyo nga kuryente alang sa mas lagsik ug malamaubong Pilipinas!

Sa dugang kasayuran, bisitaha ang climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Abunda ang Pilipinas sa makuhaan sa renewable energy nga mahimo natong gamiton aron mapakunhod ang presyo sa kuryente.

Duyog kanamo sa pagpa-abot sa panggamhanan ug sa atong mga kaigsoonang Pilipino ang mga kaayuhan nga makuha sa renewable energy!

Bisita lang sa climatereality.ph/murangkuryente:

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Dili lamang makapakunhod sa presyo sa kuryente sa Pilipinas ang paggamit sa renewable energy. Pinaagi niini, mas mahimo pa nga limpiyo ang hangin ug mas luwas ang atong palibot!

Duyog kanamo sa paawagan nga undangon na ang pagsalig sa fossil fuel.

Ipahibalo sa inyong mga higala ang kalabot sa pagtaas sa presyo sa fossil fuels ug ang dili maayong epekto niini sa atong panglawas ug sa palibot

Bisita sa climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Mas barato nga kuryente. Mas limpiyo nga hangin. Mas luwas nga palibot.

Unsa pa ang mahatag nga kaayuhan sa renewable energy sa mga Pilipino? DUGANG TRABAHO.

Ang pagpalapad sa kakuhaan sa renewable energy sa nasud maghatag og mas daghang trabaho ug magmalambuon ang atong mga komunidad.

Tabangi kami sa pagpasayud sa atong mga igsoong Pilipino sa kaayuhan nga makuha sa renewable energy ug manawagan kita sa atong mga lideres sa nasud aron ipadali ang pagpalambo sa renewable energy sa nasud.

Bisita sa climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH.

KAPAMPANGAN ART CARDS

SAMPLE CAPTION

Matas ya ing presyu ng kuryenti king Pilipinas uling palagi tamong mamasa king imported a coal!

Uling palaging mibababa ing presyu ning renewable energy, atin tamung pagakakataun para ababa ing kuryenti para king ordinaryong Pilipino.

Tandanan: Ing mas mura ampong mas malinis ing kuryenti ay midenan tamung masigla ampong mas masalese ing pamayanan.

Sopan kaming ipabalu king gubyernu ampong kayabe tamung Pilipino ing benepisyo dareng renewable energy!

Para marakal kayung abalu, lawen ye climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Bat kareng ekspertu, mas memura ing singil king kuryenti kareng komunidad keng aling nakakonekta keng keka tamung main power grid nung gamitan lang renewable energy technologies deng lugar a reni.

Sopan kaming ipabalu king gubyernu ampong kayabe tamung Pilipino ing benepisyo dareng renewable energy!

Para marakal kayung abalu, lawen ye climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Bangkanita apababa ing presyu na ning kuryenti king bansa, kailangan tamung mas marakal a renewable energy king keka tamung energy mix.

Makiabe king kekaming kapabalwan para king pagpapatupad dareng probisyun ning Renewable Energy Act of 2008 ampong pagbuo ng aliwa pang polisiya na makasaup para apabalu ing renewable energy keng bansa.

Tara nang talakad para keng mas mura ampong malinis a kuryenti papunta keng mas masigla ampong mas masalese ing Pilipinas!

Para marakal kayung abalu, lawen ye climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Ing Pilipinas marakal ya king renewable energy sources na pwedi tamung gamitan para mibaba ying presyu ing kuryenti.

Sopan kaming ipabalu king gubyernu ampong kayabe tamung Pilipino ing benepisyo dareng renewable energy!

Para marakal kayung abalu, lawen ye climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Ing paggamit king renewable energy e mu makababa king presyu ning kuryenti keng Pilipinas. Ini mu naman mas malinis na hangin ampong mas ligtas na kapaligiran!

Makiabe kayu king kekameng kapabalwan na arian ing fossil fuel dependence ning bansa.

Pabalu mu kareng kekayung kakilala ing tungkol king mikakatas a presyu ning fossil fuels ampong ing marok king epektu na ning kalusugan dareng tao ampong kapiligiran.

Para marakal kayung abalu, lawen ye climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

SAMPLE CAPTION

Nanu ya ing epektu na ning renewable enegy kareng mamamayang Pilipino? MIDAGDAGAN OBRA.

Ing pagpapalawak ning renewable energy sources king bansa mas darakal ing obra ampong makasalese king biye keka tamung komunidad.

Para marakal kayung abalu, lawen ye climatereality.ph/murangkuryente.

#letsgetREal
#MurangKuryente
#24HoursofReality
#LeadOnClimate
#ClimateRealityPH

Resource Materials

In line with this campaign the Branch, together with the Energy Subcluster and Knowledge and Capacity Development Cluster, will rollout energy literacy webinars and workshops in due course.  

But in the meantime, here is a list of literature available online—most of which were authored by Climate Reality Leaders who are also experts in energy and finance—that you can read to understand more the current Philippine energy landscape and the barriers to and opportunities for renewable energy development.

Dalusung, A. & Manansala, J. (September 2021). Who is profiting from the power outages? Business Mirror. 

This piece explains how despite extended outages experienced by coal power plants and lower demand due to the pandemic, many power companies with coal portfolios managed to perform extremely well. It provides empirical evidence that coal power plants are intermittent and that variable renewables are not.

Click here to read this material.

Ahmed, S., Dalusung, A., etc. (March 2021). Analysing Energy Transition Risks in the Philippine Power Sector. Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), and Carbon Tracker Initiative (CTI).

This report analyzes the energy transition risk for power generation in the Philippines. It underscores the fiduciary obligations of corporate directors amidst new government regulations on sustainability, current climate challenges, changes in power spot market operations, and green investment initiatives now made available for banks and financial institutions.

Click here to read this material.

Ahmed, S. (December 2020). Renewables Are a More Affordable, Reliable and Resilient Solution
for Small Island and Isolated Power Grids. Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

This report highlights the potential for renewable energy to power small island and isolated power grids and save the Philippines up to P13.5 billion per year, and electric cooperatives an additional P1.4 to P1.7 billion over the next decade.

Click here to read this material.

Ahmed, S. (June 2020). Philippines Power Sector Can Reach Resilience by 2021. IEEFA. 

This report highlights that the Philippines could come out COVID-19 with cheaper electricity prices and a more competitive and reliable power sector if it swapped its reliance on expensive coal power for cheaper renewables and structured a transition plan using auctions. It reiterates that the country’s focus on baseload coal and reliance on imported fuel have contributed to price increases for consumers that can only be tempered if force majeure is invoked. 

Click here to read this material.

Ahmed, S. (March 2019). The Philippine Energy Transition: Building a Robust Power Market to Attract Investment, Reduce Prices, Improve Efficiency and Reliability. IEEFA.

This report delves into the country’s lack of ability to attract large investments in renewables. It attributes it to purchase agreements that protect fossil fuel interests in imported coal and diesel. To encourage a transition to less costly and cleaner energy generation, the report recommends removing fossil fuel subsidies, introducing transparent and competitive auctions for a variety of renewables producers, and investing in infrastructure, such as ancillary storage services and other grid supports.

Click here to read this material.

Posadas, D. & Maniego, P. (13 February 2012). Coal vs renewable energy from a cost perspective. Inquirer.

This piece tackles what’s better for the country: A fixed-cost spread over time or a variable cost that seems cheap but, in reality, contains all sorts of hidden costs?

Click here to read this material.