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The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) has expanded its renewable energy partnership with First Gen, making its Cavite campus the fourth in its network to source electricity from geothermal power through the Department of Energy’s Retail Aggregation Program (RAP).

The agreement, finalized in June 2026, allows LPU-Cavite to directly source electricity from First Gen’s geothermal power plants in Tongonan, Ormoc City, and Kananga, Leyte.

The latest shift follows similar arrangements for LPU’s Batangas and Laguna campuses in February and its flagship Intramuros campus in April, completing the transition of four LPU campuses to geothermal electricity under the RAP.

The expansion underscores the growing adoption of the government’s retail electricity choice program by institutional consumers seeking cleaner energy sources while exercising supplier choice.

“At LPU, we believe that education goes beyond the four walls of the classroom. How we run our institution reflects what we stand for,” said Roberto Laurel, president of LPU campuses in Manila and Cavite.

“Partnering with First Gen is our commitment made visible. It is a tangible step toward environmental responsibility that we hope will inspire our students to carry this mindset forward in their own careers and communities,” he added.

RAP enables electricity consumers to aggregate their power demand to meet the minimum threshold of 100 kilowatts, allowing them to become contestable customers that can choose their electricity supplier.

For First Gen, the expanded partnership reflects increasing interest among educational institutions in sourcing renewable energy through the government’s retail electricity market reforms.

“We are deeply grateful for the trust LPU has placed on us to support their needs to transition to clean energy,” said Carlo Vega, First Gen chief customer engagement officer.

“It is a privilege to collaborate with institutions like LPU who champion renewable energy solutions and reduce carbon emissions, helping drive meaningful, lasting change not just for today, but for the generations the university is helping shape,” he added.

The two organizations said they are also exploring collaboration on sustainability education, research initiatives, internship opportunities, and campus environmental programs.

First Gen operates renewable energy facilities across the country, including geothermal, wind and solar power plants, while LPU said the partnership supports its broader sustainability roadmap and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to affordable and clean energy and climate action.

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