Noy should listen to Mindanao, not force high rates — solon By Charlie V. Manalo 04/15/2012

Noy should listen to Mindanao, not force high rates — solon

By Charlie V. Manalo 04/15/2012

Shifting to renewable energy sources is already part of the Aquino government’s long-term plan to address the energy problem in the country, particularly in Mindanao, deputy presidential spokesman Abigail Valte declared on Saturday.

In a radio interview over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Valte said that while the government looks at adopting renewable sources of power, it may come at a premium and may impact on consumers’ electricity bills.

Some of the government critics have been calling on the government to carry out short-term and immediate solutions to the Mindanao power crisis by resorting to renewable energy..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20120415nat1.html