De La Salle University (DLSU) Laguna has officially transitioned to renewable energy, signing a supply agreement with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), the retail electricity unit of the Ayala group.

 “We are incredibly proud to partner with DLSU Laguna in their journey towards a sustainable future,” Sheila Mina, Vice President and Head of Account Management at ACEN RES, said in an official statement. “This collaboration highlights the growing commitment of institutions to embrace renewable energy and demonstrates the tangible benefits of programs like the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) in enabling a greener Philippines. We look forward to supporting DLSU Laguna in their efforts to build a more sustainable campus.”

“Our switch to renewable energy with ACEN RES is a pivotal step in fulfilling our vision of becoming a key resource for scientific and technological advancements, deeply rooted in the Lasallian tradition of integrating faith and service through knowledge generation,” said Dr. Jonathan “River” Dungca, Vice President of DLSU Laguna Campus and Dean for the School of Innovation and Sustainability. “This partnership not only reduces our carbon footprint but also serves as a living testament to our commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation for our students and the wider community,” he added.

The university, strategically located near Laguna Technopark, has a master plan for infrastructure and campus development designed to foster scientific and technological progress. Its switch to renewable energy aligns with the Department of Energy’s GEOP initiative, which allows high-consumption electricity users to choose their renewable energy supplier.

ACEN RES is the dominant player in the GEOP market, holding a 57% market share according to the latest Competitive Retail Electricity Market (CREM) report from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The company has an estimated 7 GW of renewable energy capacity across projects in operation, under construction, and with signed agreements in the Philippines and other Asia-Pacific markets.

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