The Department of Energy warned the public against the rampant selling and promotion of energy-saving devices to reduce electric bills.
“We would like to inform everyone that these activities tend to deceive our energy consumers and promote their personal interests,” the DOE said in its advisory.
“To verify their claim for efficiency, consumers should ask from these sellers a test result coming from the DOE regarding their ESD products,” the agency said.
It said the DOE had yet to find an energy-saving device that could satisfy its claim for efficiency.
“We advise consumers to be cautious and report these unscrupulous practices through our consumer welfare and promotion’s office official contact information,” the DOE said.
One of the DOE’s key priorities to implement energy efficiency and conservation measures pursuant to Republic Act No. 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act and its implementing rules and regulations in 2019 institutionalized EE&C measures in the country.
“The efficient use of energy is one of the main cornerstones of our energy transition strategy. We recognize it as one of the most cost-effective approaches to lower our overall energy demand and, as a result, the emissions that come with it,” Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said.