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11 Makati City‑owned facilities switch to 100% renewable energy

Published Jul 2, 2026 03:38 pm
The Makati City government has launched the first phase of its renewable energy transition, with 11 major city-owned facilities now running entirely on clean power to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
From left: Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, Makati Mayor Nancy Binay, ACEN Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Miguel de Jesus, and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairman Saturnino Juan pose during the awarding of ACEN's
From left: Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, Makati Mayor Nancy Binay, ACEN Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Miguel de Jesus, and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairman Saturnino Juan pose during the awarding of ACEN's "Powered by Renewable Energy" badge to the Makati City government in recognition of its commitment to environmental sustainability. (Photo from Makati City)
The local government said the switching ceremony, held at Makati City Hall on Wednesday evening, marked one of the major milestones in Mayor Nancy Binay's first year in office.
During the ceremony, Binay said the city had reached 60.92 percent of its clean energy target for the year through a Renewable Energy Supply Contract with ACEN Corporation, part of its goal to power all government buildings with renewable energy.
The city government said the 11 facilities are among Makati's largest and most energy-intensive, with a combined average monthly peak power demand of 5.76 megawatts (MW).
The facilities include the New Makati City Hall, with an average monthly peak power demand of 2.09 MW; the University of Makati, 1.33 MW; the Makati Coliseum, 0.46 MW; two electric meters of Ospital ng Makati; Makati City Hall Building 2; the Old City Hall Building; and three public schools — Nemesio I. Yabut Elementary School, Makati High School, and Pio del Pilar Elementary School.
The mayor described the transition as a defining step for the city and a strategic investment in Makati's future.
“Today is much more than a ceremonial switching of power. It is a declaration of the kind of city we want Makati to become,” she said.
“A city that embraces innovation without losing sight of compassion. A city that pursues progress without compromising the future. A city that understands that true development is measured not only by economic growth, but by the quality of life we leave behind for the next generation,” the mayor added.
The mayor and ACEN Managing Director and Chief Operations Officer Miguel de Jesus also unveiled the “Powered by Renewable Energy” badge awarded by ACEN to the city government in recognition of its commitment to environmental sustainability.
She said that the project with ACEN is a long-term investment for Makati.
“Each kilowatt we move to clean energy lowers our emissions and lowers our costs. At ang bawat pisong matitipid natin ay babalik sa mga tao, sa mga serbisyong inaasahan sa atin ng ating mga residente (Every peso we save will go back to the people and to the services our residents expect from us)," she stressed.
Binay reflected on her father, former Vice President and Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, saying his leadership inspired the city to embrace new ideas. She added that the shift to renewable energy continues that vision while supporting the city's residents.
According to the local government, the program is expected to reduce carbon emissions from government operations and support the city's efforts to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Renewable Energy leaderboard
To promote transparency and keep the program accountable to the public, Makati and ACEN also launched the Renewable Energy Leaderboard.
It is a public dashboard that tracks, hour by hour, how much electricity these 11 facilities are consuming and how much carbon emissions the city is avoiding by running them on renewable energy.
“Available in both English and Filipino, the leaderboard is being displayed in public spaces across the city, including Makati City Hall, giving residents real-time visibility into the transition's progress,” the city government said.
It added that the data are also presented in everyday terms to make them easier to understand, including the equivalent number of trees needed to offset the emissions, the distance a gasoline-powered vehicle would have to travel to produce the same amount of emissions, and how they compare with the average annual carbon footprint of a person.
In March 2026, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recognized the city as the first local government unit in the Philippines to champion 100 percent renewable energy utilization under the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) and Retail Aggregation Program (RAP).
The city government said more facilities are expected to join the program in the coming months as it expands its renewable energy initiative.
“Makati is continuing its shift toward building a circular economy where cleaner operations lead to improved public services, smarter spending, and a healthier city for everyone. With this, the city is not just keeping pace with the future; Makati is leading it,” it stated.

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