Good Energy Ph, a youth-led campaign launched in July 2023, is working to bring renewable energy awareness to communities across the Philippines. Supported by an international nonprofit organization, the initiative focuses to “laymanize” renewable energy’s benefits, such as cost savings and environmental sustainability.
Their recent pop-up event, held on September 21 in Quezon City, gathered various local groups to engage in conversations about the country’s energy transition. Central to this was the ongoing campaign “Solar Futures,” which promotes the message, “learn how we can power a cleaner future.”
Good Energy Ph featured speakers from different backgrounds. Krisha Ariola, campaigner at Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED) and co-founder of Youth for Climate Hope, shared the significance of Negros Occidental becoming a coal-free province in 2019. She discussed how communities could transition to cleaner energy sources, particularly in areas previously reliant on coal.
Angelika Marie David, Manager for Energy Policy at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, followed with a talk on embedding sustainability into personal values and extending it to community efforts. She addressed the unexpected coal plant crisis and how national and local efforts must adapt to these challenges.
In addition to talks, the event had a “shop local, swap treasures” activity, where artists, creatives, and designers shared sustainable crafts, food, and clothing. It was a creative way to integrate sustainability into daily lives, fostering both meaningful dialogue and practical action.
Looking ahead, Good Energy Ph plans to expand its movement in 2025, fostering deeper conversations around renewable energy. In October, the group will host a flea market featuring eco-friendly crafts, demonstrating that sustainability can be woven into everyday life. This initiative supports their broader mission to build a coalition of advocates for sustainability and climate action.
