Tripartite MOA formalizes renewable energy capacity study in Quezon

By Jay B. Laurino Governor Angelina "Helen" DL. Tan signs the tripartite Memorandum of Agreement with officials from the ERDB and ...

By Jay B. Laurino

Governor Angelina "Helen" DL. Tan signs the tripartite Memorandum of Agreement with officials from the ERDB and the DENR Region IV-A CALABARZON at the Quezon Provincial Capitol on April 21. (Quezon PIO)

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Science will now help decide how much renewable energy development Quezon can safely support. These limits will shape which projects move ahead and how communities and ecosystems are protected.

As a result, the study will help decide where solar, wind, and other energy projects can be built across the province. It will also help avoid conflicts with communities and reduce risks to forests, water sources, and other natural resources.



The agreement involves the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region IV-A CALABARZON (DENR IV-A). It also includes the Quezon Provincial Government as the main local government partner in the study.

Under the MOA, ERDB will lead the study on how much renewable energy the province can handle. The study will gather basic information and give local planners a clearer guide for future energy projects.

The agreement states that the research will define the size and type of renewable energy projects the province can support. It will also make sure that development stays within environmental limits and considers the needs of local communities.

ERDB serves as the research arm of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources under Executive Order No. 192. It will carry out data collection, technical review, and overall evaluation for the study.

The DENR IV-A will guide project approvals and align environmental standards with the study results. The Provincial Government of Quezon will support coordination and use the findings in local planning and development programs.

The MOA was signed by ERDB Director Lormelyn E. Claudio and DENR Regional Executive Director Nilo B. Tamoria. Governor Angelina "Helen" DL. Tan signed on behalf of the provincial government.

The agreement shows how science and coordination can guide renewable energy development in the province. It also points to a more careful and balanced approach to meeting energy needs while protecting the environment.