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The Department of Energy (DOE) conducted an Energy Audit Spot Check on the compliance of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) with the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) last 20 April 2022.

The agency was represented by its Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) Officer, Deputy Administrator Sonia B. San Diego. The on-site energy audit inspection was assisted by Officer-in-Charge of Human Resources and Administration Department Annabelle P. Cruz, Officer-in-Charge of the General Services Division and EEC Focal Person Hernando N. Gabotero, GEMP Focal Person Estanislao D. Laxa, Jr. and Building and Ground Maintenance Head Geverglo S. Sotto. The DOE Energy Audit Team interviewed OIC Cruz and her group regarding the agency’s EEC programs as well as their best practices.

The NEA has garnered a score of 100% compliance with its spot check, resulting in an overall Energy Audit Rating of 94.5% equivalent to a Grade A, 5-star rating.

From 1100H to 1900H on 9 May 2022, 56 of the 105 Electric Cooperatives (ECs) with submitted reports experienced minor power interruptions. A total of 131 interruptions were recorded with an average duration of 50 minutes.

The power supply in some areas of CASURECO I and DANECO from the previous report were already restored. Upon restoration, the ECs have also identified the previously unknown causes of power interruptions. These include tripping of power lines, damaged transformers, busted fuse, power supplier issues, vegetation, and other natural obstructions.

On 9 May 2022, the day of national and local elections, some Electric Cooperatives (ECs) that remain unenergized due to Typhoon Odette will be powered by solar flood lights and generator sets. The Commision on Elections (COMELEC) identified the areas that will not be able to complete the re-energization by the time the elections transpire. This was then verified by the corresponding ECs.

The Department of Energy (DOE) procured the necessary equipment, and enjoined the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to arrange the delivery of the items to the recipient ECs. NEA facilitated and financed the cargo plane transportation with budget allocation from the Agency’s Internally Generated Funds, completing the delivery on 7 May 2022.