ROXAS CITY, Capiz (PIA) -- The enhanced coverage of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP), with about 7,441 institutions taking part, has accounted for a savings of about 230 million kilowatt hours in 2020.

This was conveyed by Department of Energy (DOE) - Visayas Field Office OIC director lawyer Russ Mark T. Gamallo in a message delivered for him by DOE - VFO Supervising Science Research Specialist Engr. Felix Timbal during an information, education and communication (IEC) campaign on GEMP for the members of the Capiz Association of Government Public Information Officers (CAGPIO) here.

rations, government financial  institutions, executive branches, state universities and colleges and local government units with the passage of Republic Act No. 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act in 2019.

The program's overall coverage is to reduce at least 10 percent in electricity and fuel consumption.

"We are here to help all of you in advance. We will conduct orientation before the third party spot check energy audit to prepare the needed requirements for it," said DOE - VFO Senior Science Research Specialist Engr. Miguel Trenuela during the Capiz - leg of the Visayas campaign.

engage their respective constituents to behavior change and be part in nation building.

The GEMP campaign in the province included DOE - VFO officials interaction with local mediamen and orientation to Capiz provincial and Roxas City governments. (JBG/AAL/PIA Capiz)