ENERGY

CONSERVATION
 Energy sources in the Philippines
 Tips for Energy Conservation

Submitted to: Ms. Marinel C. Palacios

Submitted by: Prinzes Berclaine P. Serac

A. Energy Sources in the Philippines

COAL
Coal is a natural resource found underground that is used in power plants in
order to generate electricity.
The Philippines holds 260 million short tons of usable coal reserves. While
it has recently increased extraction, consumption still far outpaces
production, forcing the country to rely on imports to meet demand.
HYDROELECTRICITY
Hydroelectricity centers in the Philippines generate 2,900 megawatts of
electricity, which is 19 percent of the country's total electricity consumption.
The rate of production has remained constant for decades, but there are plans
to introduce more hydroelectric centers.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
Because of its position as an island chain in the Pacific Ocean, the
Philippines is located in a relatively active seismic area. Geothermal energy
allows the country to use this to its advantage. Currently, the Philippines is
the second highest producer of geothermal energy. The government has set a
goal to surpass the United States as the highest producer in the world.
NATURAL GAS
Natural gas deposits in the Philippines are located offshore, above the
country's deep-sea oil reserves. The Philippines possesses 3.9 trillion cubic
feet of natural gas reserves. Although extraction only began in 2000,
production has been able to meet demand every year without imports. Even
larger natural gas deposits may be held in another offshore location.
 OIL
The Philippines' proven oil deposits currently stand at 138 million barrels.
The country's rate of extraction is 25,000 barrels a day, which is far below
the consumption. Recent discovery of deep-water oil resources has
encouraged greater production of oil, but it is still not enough to meet the
country's petroleum needs without imports.

B. Tips for Energy Conservation

1. Choose a place to live that reduces the need to drive 

2. Be sure all windows are shut and outside doors are closed when the
AC is on.
3. Unplug appliances that are not in use.
4. Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.
5. Replace your regular light bulbs with fluorescent ones.
6. Lower the thermostat on your water heater.
7. ‘Only wash clothes if you have a full load to do.
8. Check your filter for your ventilation system often and replace it as
necessary.
9. During the heating season, keep the draperies and shades on your
south-facing windows open during the day to allow sunlight to enter
your home and closed at night to reduce the chill you may feel from
cold windows.
10.During the cooling season, keep the window coverings closed
during the day to prevent solar gain.