Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) conducted an Energy Management Summit and Workshop in a bid to explore newer and more collaborative approaches to tackling power cost and consumption concerns, on November 8 to 10, 2023 at the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) Gender and Development (GAD) Building.
This energy conservation summit is aimed at providing a dynamic platform and bringing together industry experts and PFDA engineers and senior staff to address critical energy-related issues while focusing on the commitment to having advanced and sustainable energy practices.
During the first day of the workshop, the participants had three impactful sessions related to energy management. For the first session, Engr. Wilfredo Salazar of Frabelle Fishing Corporations discussed a comprehensive overview of energy consumption trends and emphasized the importance of energy conservation, especially within industrial and community contexts.
Meanwhile, for the second session, Engr. Reyno B. Garcia of GARCAP Power Solutions, Inc. delved into the intricacies of electrical systems in commercial and industrial setups. Providing practical insights and strategies to optimize energy usage, Garcia's session significantly contributed to the summit's goal of promoting sustainable and efficient energy management.
For the third session, Engr. Zyrell B. Jumalon of Therma Mobile Inc. emphasized the importance of energy conservation, particularly through the designation of a trained and experienced energy manager. His practical suggestions, such as individual metering and the transition to LED lighting fixtures, showcased a keen awareness of effective energy conservation practices.
On the second day, PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) OIC-Assistant Port Manager Engr. Roberto L. Fernandez presented energy efficiency opportunities. He explored various topics, including the identification of energy-saving opportunities, methods to reduce energy costs, and strategies to enhance overall energy efficiency.
Subsequently, PFDA-IFPC Port Maintenance and Refrigeration Division Chief Engr. Romeo T. Pedregosa presented his insights from the Department of Energy's Virtual Government Management Energy Program (GEMP) information, education, and communication (IEC) campaign. This comprehensive discussion talked about energy audit procedures and highlighted common Energy Efficiency and Conservation (ECC) measures, providing valuable insights for optimizing energy usage across operational facets.
On the last day of the workshop, participants from other PFDA Regional Fish Ports (RFP) presented the current energy consumption report and mitigating factors in their respective ports.
The three-day summit concluded with a tour visit of the PFDA-IFPC's ongoing flagship projects such as the new cold storage facility and renewable solar energy installation.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with report and photos from Engr. Lory L. Sampiano – PFDA-IFPC)