By Pearl Gumapos
The government has suggested measures such as the utilization of cloud-based monitors and e-sensors to help mitigate the effects of rising fuel prices currently being experienced worldwide.
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary Rowena Guevara on Monday (March 14) said cloud-based monitors and e-sensors for huge infrastructures, and the use of electric vehicles are some of the ways to conserve energy.
“Itong cloud-based monitors at e-sensors ay isang madaling paraan para malaman ng mga malalaking buildings kung kamusta ang kanilang pagkonsumo at saan sila nagwe-waste ng energy,” she said during the Laging Handa public briefing.
“Ang first line of defense natin dito sa pagtaas ng krudo sa buong mundo ay dapat babaan natin ang ating consumption. Kung hindi natin maintindihan kung paano tayo mag-consume ay hindi natin maibababa o hindi tayo makakapag-conserve ng energy,” she added.
Guevara said charging stations are being placed in provinces that will help in powering electric vehicles.
“Sa kasalukuyan mayroon nang mga charging stations na pinapalaganap sa mga probinsya. Dati 8 oras para mag-charge ng baterya ng e-vehicle pero napababa natin iyan sa 30 minutes,” she said.
The official noted that the crude being used to make gasoline and other oil products are all imported.
“Ang krudo sa Pilipinas na ginagawang gasoline, diesel, at LPG [liquefied petroleum gas] ay imported. Kaya kapag tumaas ang presyo ng krudo sa mundo, tataas din ang presyo ng gasolina, diesel, at LPG sa Pilipinas,” she said.
Guevarra also pointed out that even countries with oil reserves are experiencing the increase in fuel prices. –ag
