Energy Conservation Program

POLICIES ON ENERGY GENERATION

AND UTILIZATION

 

Principle 1. Solar Energy Generation

Policy 1.1 Designs of new buildings shall integrate/incorporate the option for the construction of solar power facility (solar panels and accessories).

Policy 1.2 Roof deck (roof integrity) must be considered in the designs.

Policy 1.3 Consideration of south facing roof (around 18o) is recommended.

Policy 1.4 Buildings shall consider provision for the integration of interconnectivity with the grid/utility with net-metering.

 

Principle 2. Diesel/Gasoline Generator Sets for Power Generation (For 50 KVA And Larger)

Policy 2.1 Consideration of generator sets as standby units for power generation (not only during emergencies)

Policy2.2  Consideration of standby generator sets to operate on renewable fuels (such as biofuels – hybrid with fossil fuel)

Policy 2.3 Maintenance program for generator sets should be in place and to be strictly observed.

 

Principle 3. Net Metering

 

Policy 3.1 To optimize the potentials of distributed generation in the university, all generation facilities (large capacity) especially on renewables (solar) should consider net-metering scheme.

 

Principle 4. Integration of green technologies but not limited to:

               

Policy 4.1   Inverter-type of air conditioning units are preferred for new installations

Policy 4.2.  Roof insulation should be installed for air-conditioned areas.

Policy 4.3  LED lamps or high efficiency lights must be used in buildings/facilities including street lighting

Policy 4.4  Appropriate building orientation must be considered for new buildings to optimize energy conservation.

Policy 4.5 Sufficient shade (canopies) must be provided for outdoor units of split-type air conditioning units.

 

Principle 5. Energy Audit

Policy 5.1 There shall be periodic conduct of spot and detailed energy accounting and audit (electricity, water, fuel) by energy auditors within all energy centers of the university.

Policy 5.2 Spot energy audit shall be as often as possible. This can be done by coordinators.

Policy 5.3 Detailed energy audit by energy auditors shall be done at least once every three years.

Policy 5.4 University-wide Energy Efficiency and Conservation Technologies and Practices must be implemented.

 

Principle 6. Sustainability

Policy 6.1 The University shall sustain the conduct of research and development on alternative energy sources.

Policy 6.2 The University shall invest on energy-efficient infrastructure and facilities.

Policy 6.3 The University shall adopt and implement relevant government issuances on energy and power generation and utilization.

 

The University dovetails with national laws and regulations on energy conservation and adheres to the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP). It has its own Policies on Energy Generation and Utilization embedded in its Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan.

MMSU has an Energy Audit Committee that conducts regular energy audit and spot inspection, profiling / inventory of energy-consuming appliances and equipment, training on energy conservation practices, among others.

MMSU’s goal is to become a Net-Zero Energy Campus by 2023 through adopting alternative energy sources. This initiative includes the design and construction of green buildings, use of solar energy for power generation, and use of biofuel. The University was especially chosen by the Department of Energy as the pilot site and model of the Net-Zero Campus project.

The University’s flagship research center is the National Bioenergy Research and Innovation Center, which spearheads knowledge creation and technology development with particular focus on renewable energy and bioethanol.

 

 

Additional Document:  Please check Memo 22-051 (implementation of Energy Audit and Conservation Measures)

Special Order  22-199 (Conduct of ln-House Energy Audit)