1. Our Position on RA 9513 Foundation for Economic Freedom, Inc .

13. They say; we say They say… We have to diversify. We say… Solar and wind are unreliable and can’t be basis for energy diversification. We need around 5,000 MW in the next few years to supply growing energy demand Old RE is still available that is yet to be untapped -15,000 MW (hydro and geothermal)

14. They say… It is good for the environment. We say… The Philippines has no obligation to reduce its carbon emissions. Our contribution to global pollution is almost negligible . Transportation is the top pollutant; power plants rank in the bottom ten. We are already producing more than 30% of our power from Renewables, more than the US at 10 %.

15. They say… Energy independence and security We say… Better results; cheaper alternative . Solar and wind are rather inefficient and unsteady since they are dependent on weather and other climatic conditions. Conventional sources are more reliable and cost only PHP 5 per kilowatt hour We still have 15,000 MW of untapped hydro and geothermal

16. They say… Solar energy is good. We say… We don’t oppose solar energy per se, but they should go to off-grid small island areas where the avoided cost (about PHP 11/kwhr) is high due to the use of diesel.

17. They say… What is PHP 12 centavos per kilowatt hour? We say… It only covers the generation charge. There are hidden costs . NGCP will also need to install new transmission lines and it may require further rate hikes for distribution utilities.

21. Annex B