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 wins DOE’s 2024 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award
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 in the Department of Energy’s 2024 Energy Efficiency Excellence (EEE) Awards. This consecutive win highlights Manila Water’s 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’s success in the 2023 under Special Awards category. These accolades solidify the Manila Water Group’s reputation for innovative energy efficiency practices.
Tagum Water’s 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’s energy efficiency index from 0.49 kWh/cu.m to 0.22 kWh/cu.m.
Over a three-year period, 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% decrease in energy consumption, cost avoidance of P0.39 million or P23 million per year, equivalent to 43% 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’s Energy Policy. This commitment supports the company’s broader goal of becoming a global leader in water and environmental services, while championing sustainable development and responsible energy use.
As the Philippines’ representative, Tagum Water will compete in the 2025 ASEAN Energy Efficiency Awards, showcasing the nation’s leadership in sustainable energy practices.
Manila Water’s 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 which recognizes companies, projects, government sectors, and individuals for their exemplary best practices in energy efficiency.
“This award is a testament to our dedication not only to providing excellent water services but also to champion in energy efficiency and sustainability,” says Melvin John Tan, Manila Water Chief Operating Officer for Non-East Zone.
