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+==DOE urges Davao Region households, schools to save electricity==
+*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R11&article=1561332834555
+*By: Carina L. Cayon
+*''March 27, 2012''
+The Department of Energy (DOE) has called on constituents in Davao Region to practice proper power saving measures to contribute to the nation’s energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) efforts.
+Marlon Romulo Domingo, DOE senior science research specialist, urged every household in the region to embrace the EE&C measures during yesterday’s “Seminar on Electricity Conservation in Households and Schools.”
+Domingo raised DOE’s call through the mothers, school heads, students and representatives from the local and natonal government agencies who attended said seminar held at the Abreeza Mall this city.
+Domingo provided tips on energy conservation, starting with a pointer on the importance of basic energy audits such as knowing how many appliances and how much energy the appliances use.
+Part also of the audit is to identify proper EE&C measures, he stated during the seminar spearheaded by DOE in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as a preliminary activity for the worldwide celebration of the Earth Hour 2012 on March 31.
+Domingo advised the participants to buy more energy efficient appliances citing a tip on buying air conditioning units which consume the most electricity power.
+In his cooling tips, he recommended air conditioning unit with higher Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER), adding that units should be installed in coolest and shady part of the room.
+He said that air conditioning unit should only be used during warm days like in summer season, and advised to use electric fans in conjunction with the air condition units.
+Thermostat of air conditioning unit must be set at comfortable temperature, and the electric fan setting must be set at comfortable level, he said.
+Domingo also advised regular cleaning for both aircon and electric fan units, and that cooling system of the aircon should be checked annually.
+In heating water, the DOE official recommended the following tips: lower thermostat; repair faucet leaks; reduce the amount of water use; insulate water heater and pipes; install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads; and conduct regular inspection.
+Domingo gave out cooking tips emphasizing the suggestion of not using the stove as heating device; using pressurized cooker; and avoiding the use of microwaves to heat foods.
+He reminded households and office employees as well as the students to always turn off lights when not in use in any room, and recommended to use Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) instead of the Incandescent Bulbs (IBs).
+For the drivers, Domingo provided tips such as monitoring fuel consumption; planning travels; driving sensibly and to gas up wisely.
+He also emphasized to get rid of all extra weights from the vehicle; to turn off engine while waiting; observe proper maintenance and to keep tires properly inflated, among others.
+He told the participants to always remember that every liter of gasoline that a car burns puts 2.4 kilograms of carbon dioxide into the air which causes air pollution and brings harm to humans and to the environment.
+Domingo concluded his talk underscoring DOE’s slogan dubbed as “Do Right. Be Bright. Bright Now!”
 ==DOE to hold Enercon seminar in Davao==
 *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R11&article=1551332721757