Philippines to set up body to spur clean energy technologies

The Philippine government is setting up the Renewable Energy R&D Institute (RERDI) to lead the country’s efforts in forging public-private initiatives to develop indigenous clean energy technologies. This was announced by Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, who said that “these technologies, once commercialized, can spur the growth of clean industries and create green jobs in the Philippines.” Angara, principal author of R.A. 9513 or the Renewable Energy Resources Act, said the looming power crisis is actually “a unique opportunity to capitalize on our indigenous energy sources.” (January 19, 2010)