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The Social Security System SSS is set to install solar panels in its offices to cut down on electricity expenses and promote renewable energy.SSS President and CEO Rolando Ledesma Macasaet announced plans to launch a pilot implementation of the project in its Main Office in Quezon City installing 445 solar panels with a combined capacity of 200 kilowatt-peak. This installation is expected to generate about 18872 kilowatt-hours per month resulting in a monthly savings of P200798.08 and a reduction of the SSSs carbon footprint by 9.57 tons equivalent to planting 57.4 trees. SSS is also looking to install solar panels in branches nationwide specifically in areas that experience frequent power outages and have higher electric power costs.This move comes as a response to President Ferdinand Bongbong R. Marcos Jr.s Executive Order No. 14 issued on January 27 2023 which approves and adopts the Philippine Development Plan PDP for 2023-2028. Lowering energy costs and promoting renewable energy sources are among the plans provided under the PDP which incorporates the 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda of President Marcos.SSSs commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations is evident in its previous eco-friendly and cost-effective efforts. These include digitalizing its processes through online portals My.SSS and SSS Mobile App which provide members with simpler and faster modes of fulfilling transactions as well as reducing carbon footprint through paperless processing and strict compliance with green procurement.
