CREST DAY 1

May 20, 2019

Energy Innovation Arena

Objectives:
a) Highlight the critical roles of various stakeholders in promoting just energy transformation in the
Philippines; and
b) Provide a venue for networking between public and private RE/EE actors

Morning Session: The Role of Cities/Towns in Promoting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

9:30AM Opening and introduction

9:40AM Impacts of small-scale microhydro systems on biodiversity protection and

community development
By Engr. Michael Espaῆa, RE Focal Person
Municipal Government of San Luis, Aurora

10:00AM Implementing Local Green Building Code: Victories, Challenges and

Opportunities
By Ar. Abraham Raposon Jr., Head of Green Building Office
City Government of Mandaluyong

10:20AM Climate Finance for Cities/Town

By Engr. Riedo Panaligan, President
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology

10:40AM Question and Answer. Wrap Up

Early Afternoon Session: Promoting Just Energy Transformation in the Philippines

1:30PM Opening and Introduction

1:40PM Elements of Just Transition to Renewable Energy Future

By Roberto S. Verzola, Trustee
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Energy

2:00PM Importance of R&D and Energy Innovations

By Julius L. Mayorga, Senior Research Specialist
Department of Science and Technology
2:20PM Multi-sectoral partnerships and collaborations on Just Energy Transition
By Maris dela Cruz, Executive Director
Centre for Empowerment, Innovation and Training on Renewable
Energy

2:40PM Question and Answer

3:00PM Wrap-up

Late Afternoon Session: Sustainable Energy and Green Designs

4:30PM Opening and Introduction

4:40PM Achieving Climate Resilient and Energy-efficient Infrastructures

By Ar. Luisa Daya-Garcia, Vice-Chair
Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines

5:10PM Question and Answer

5:20PM Wrap-up