October 15, 2025 · Manila Water Foundation (MWF), Manila Water Company’s official corporate social responsibility arm, has announced La Mesa Ecopark’s complete transition to renewable energyGlobal EssentialsRenewable energyEnergy derived from naturally replenishing sources (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro).Read more in the Glossary → in a press release. MWF took charge of operations and management of the public nature park in Quezon City in 2024.
Through close collaboration with Meralco, the energy shift was made possible through the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The RAP is an initiative that gives multiple electricity end-users the option to combine their demand into a single group for more competitive power sourcing, with the potential to lower costs and switch to renewable energyPH Laws & FrameworksRenewable Energy Act of 2008 (RA 9513)Enacted in 2008 to accelerate the exploration and development of renewable energy in the Philippines to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. These renewable energy sources include, but are not limited…Read more in the Glossary → providers.
This move marks La Mesa Ecopark as the first and largest ecological park to adapt to the Retail Aggregation Program.
