MAKATI CITY — The Makati City Government has taken a major step toward sustainable governance by shifting 11 city-owned facilities to 100% renewable energy through a partnership with ACEN Corporation. The initiative was formally launched during a switching ceremony at Makati City Hall on July 1, 2026, marking the first phase of the city's renewable energy transition. Through its Renewable Energy Supply Contract with ACEN, Makati has already achieved 60.92% of its annual clean energy target and aims to expand renewable power to all government-owned buildings in the future.
Major Government Facilities Shift to Clean Energy
The first phase covers 11 of Makati's largest government facilities, which have a combined average monthly peak electricity demand of 5.76 megawatts (MW). Among the facilities powered entirely by renewable energy are the New Makati City Hall, University of Makati, Makati Coliseum, Ospital ng Makati, Makati City Hall Building 2, the Old City Hall Building, and the public schools Nemesio I. Yabut Elementary School, Makati High School, and Pio del Pilar Elementary School. The transition significantly reduces the city's reliance on conventional energy sources while supporting more sustainable government operations.
Advancing Sustainability and Cost Efficiency
Beyond reducing carbon emissions, the renewable energy program is expected to generate long-term savings that can be redirected to public services. City officials emphasized that shifting to clean energy not only lowers operational costs but also enables the government to invest more resources into programs that directly benefit Makati residents. The initiative also builds on the city's recognition by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in March 2026 as the first local government unit in the Philippines to champion the use of 100% renewable energy under the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) and Retail Aggregation Program.
Renewable Energy Dashboard Promotes Transparency
To keep the public informed of the program's progress, Makati and ACEN introduced the Renewable Energy Leaderboard, a bilingual public dashboard that monitors the electricity consumption of the participating facilities and the corresponding carbon emissions avoided through renewable energy. Displayed in public areas, including Makati City Hall, the dashboard presents environmental data in relatable terms, such as the number of trees needed to absorb equivalent carbon emissions and the estimated carbon footprint of an average person. As more government facilities join the initiative, the city aims to further strengthen its transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable future.
