Staff reporter
Batac CITY—The Dept. of Energy (DOE) cited Mariano Marcos
State University (MMSU) here among the top 10 most energy-efficient in the
whole country.
The only university in this year’s Don Emilio Abello
Energy Efficiency Award, MMSU saved about PHP3.1 million in energy bills,
equivalent to 412,243 kilowatt hours in 2016.
Of the 213 private and public institutions recognized this year, MMSU ranks
6th in the Top 10 most energy-efficient government agencies
nationwide, Engr. Rigor Gabur, Chief of the Electrical and Electronics Division
of MMSU said.
In recognition of the university’s energy saving initiatives, MMSU
president Shirley C. Agrupis, along with Engr. Romeo R. Duldulao, Physical
Plant and General Services Division director and Mr. Gabur, chief of MMSU’s
Electrical and Electronics Services received the award in Pasay City on
December 7, 2017.
Mr. Gabur said MMSU is continuously implementing energy saving measures.
DOE first recognized MMSU’s energy conservation in 2008, giving the university
a certification.
DOE began the energy audit in 2007.
Among the energy conservation efforts of MMSU include the procurement of
inverter-type air condition units instead of the conventional ones, replacement
of fluorescent lamps to LED (light emitting diode) lamps or t5 lamps, use of
low-power electric gadgets and LED computers, including preventive maintenance
and regular cleaning of air-con and lighting units.
MMSU, through a memo, also advised employees and students to use air
condition units from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm only.
Inherent to the Ilocano culture as thrifty, Mr. Gabur said it has been a
long practice of the university to conserve energy.
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