West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services said Monday it signed a new supply agreement with MPower, the retail electricity arm of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), to energize its Poblacion Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Muntinlupa City and 54 other facilities.
The partnership is part of Maynilad’s push to enhance energy efficiency and transition toward cleaner power sources, the company said in a statement.
“These initiatives form part of our broader strategy to optimize energy consumption while reducing our overall environmental footprint,” said Maynilad president and chief executive Ramoncito Fernandez.
Under the deal, the newly-built Poblacion WTP is now enrolled in the Retail Electricity Supply (RES) program. MPower will provide an energy mix of 90-percent non-renewable and 10-percent renewable power. MPower will also support Maynilad in managing the plant’s energy use in preparation for a higher renewable share in the future.
Some 54 Maynilad facilities, including pump stations, reservoirs and wastewater treatment plants, have joined MPower’s Retail Aggregation Program (RAP).
RAP allows for bulk electricity purchases and consolidated accounts for greater operational efficiency.
Maynilad said it is pursuing a comprehensive strategy that includes shifting to renewable energy sources and creating a carbon sink in line with its goal of carbon neutrality by 2037.
The company aims to have a clean energy share of 15 percent by March 2025, with a long-term goal of 35 percent to 50 percent by 2037.
Maynilad, the largest private water concessionaire of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), serves key cities and municipalities across Metro Manila and Cavite.
