NO MORE DETOURS: ONWARD TO A 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION

The announcement of an additional 3,580 MW of committed RE projects under the second round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-2) is cause for cautious optimism. With a total of 5.5 GW of RE projects so far slated to go online in the next decade, this is a game-changer and a major win for the movement for climate justice and clean energy.

But why is the Marcos Jr. administration pushing for gas, nuclear, and other false solutions that divert us away from energy transition when renewable energy has proven to be the more sustainable, more accessible, cleaner, and cheaper option?

The average generation costs for electricity from RE projects in the country remained stable at Php 3-5. RE presents us with this economic advantage while offering a clear pathway to achieve our international climate commitments.

Meanwhile, the global state of affairs for fossil gas, nuclear, and other false solutions do not paint a pretty picture. These technologies have proven to be highly vulnerable to natural disasters and geopolitical shocks and pose detrimental consequences to people’s health and the environment.

Given our huge RE potential, the Marcos Jr. administration should focus on accelerating the transition to renewables and put forward an energy policy that centers the needs of the people and the planet.

We call on President Marcos, Jr. to fulfill his promise of prioritizing renewable energy and abandon plans to dabble in gas, nuclear development, and other false solutions. No more delays, no more distractions, no more detours: 100% just RE transition now!

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