Conservation central to preparations for power shortage in Mindanao.

Byline: Louise G. Dumas and Carmelito Q. Francisco

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Mindanao Power Summit held here last week focused on energy conservation as the first step in addressing the looming power crisis on the island that is expected to be felt starting next year.

Participants in the conference also formed the so-called Mindanao Power Alliance, composed of representatives from business organizations and power utilities, that will identify and promote energy-saving measures and technologies that will ensure efficient use of electricity, provide guidelines and assist investors interested in putting up additional generating plants, and advocate reforms in the …