Accepting the award for Tagum Water are Tagum Water Operations Manager Fhatima Mae-Saiya Fernandez, Manila Water Energy Management Director Mark Gil Verzola, and Manila Water Philippine Ventures Regional Operations Group Director for VisMin Roberto Vasquez.
Tagum Water, an operating unit of Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippines Ventures (MWPV), has once again proven its dedication to sustainability and responsible use of energy by winning at the Department of Energy鈥檚 2024 Energy Efficiency Excellence (EEE) Awards.
This consecutive win highlights Manila Water鈥檚 unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and energy-efficient operations, paving the way for a sustainable future.
Tagum Water received the award under the Energy Management in Industries category and Small and Medium Industries sub-category, following Boracay Water鈥檚 success in 2023 under the Special Awards category. These accolades solidify the Manila Water Group鈥檚 reputation for innovative energy efficiency practices.
Tagum Water鈥檚 success is driven by its adoption of the innovative Artificial Recharge technology for water extraction in 2020, a first of its kind in the Philippines, replacing traditional deep well methods. This advanced Japanese technology, coupled with other energy efficiency measures, has significantly reduced the Company鈥檚 energy efficiency index from 0.49 kWh/cu.m to 0.22 kWh/cu.m.
Over three years, Tagum Water achieved energy savings of 5.21 million kWh, equivalent to $1.18 million or P68.9 million in cost avoidance, an average of 1.74 million kWh/year annual reduction, marking a 43 percent decrease in energy consumption, cost avoidance of P0.39 million or P23 million per year, equivalent to 43 percent annual cost savings, and GHG emission reduction of approximately 1,250 tons of CO2 emissions annually, further strengthening its environmental impact.
Tagum Water, a bulk water supplier providing up to 38 million liters per day (MLD) to Tagum City, Davao del Norte, has aligned its operations with Manila Water鈥檚 Energy Policy. This commitment supports the company鈥檚 broader goal of becoming a global leader in water and environmental services while championing sustainable development and responsible energy use.
As the Philippines鈥� representative, Tagum Water will compete in the 2025 ASEAN Energy Efficiency Awards, showcasing the nation鈥檚 leadership in sustainable energy practices.
Manila Water鈥檚 continuous efforts to integrate energy efficiency into its operations affirm its vision of driving transformative solutions for water and environmental challenges, setting a benchmark for sustainability in the industry.
In 2023, Boracay Water, another Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit, also received the accolade from DOE in the Special Awards in Energy Efficiency Excellence category, under the Energy Efficiency Projects Implemented and Other Best Practices subcategory for its remarkable energy policy.
The DOE EEE Award is an annual recognition program that recognizes companies, projects, government sectors, and individuals for their exemplary best practices in energy efficiency.
鈥淭his award is a testament to our dedication not only to providing excellent water services but also to champion in energy efficiency and sustainability,鈥� says Melvin John Tan, Manila Water鈥檚 Chief Operating Officer for Non-East Zone.