Industries Prodded on Efficient Energy Use

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Byline: MYRNA M. VELASCO

Unyielding with its goal to pull off cost savings of up to P3 billion ($784 million), the government is now knocking on the doors of industrial and commercial endusers for them to resort to efficient energy use, both in the area of power and oil consumption.

Energy Secretary Vincent S. Perez noted that the estimated annual cost savings is an ambitious target; but he noted this could be attainable if the public and all stakeholders would cooperate.

In every program, there is a target, the energy chief stressed as he expressed hope to achieve such magnitude savings from the energy conservation program unveiled by the government, …