The Social Security System (SSS) is going “green” by installing solar panels in its offices.
According to SSS President and CEO Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, this move aims to save on electricity expenses, as well as promote the use of renewable energy.
In a statement Tuesday (April 11), Macasaet said the SSS aims to have the pilot implementation of the project in its main office in Quezon City where 445 solar panels with combined capacity of 200 kilowatt-peak (kWp) will be installed in the coming weeks.
The SSS official said the installation of solar panels at its Quezon City office could save them up to P200,000 per month.
“Upon the completion of this project, we estimate to generate an average of around 18,872 kilowatt-hours per month, equating to a monthly savings of P200,798.08; and to reduce our carbon footprint by 9.57 tons, equivalent to planting 57.4 trees,” he explained.
The SSS is also seeking to install solar panels in SSS-owned branches nationwide, especially in areas that experience frequent power outages and charge higher cost of electric power.
“As we continue to pursue the provision of meaningful social security protection to the current and future generations of SSS members and their families and the improvement of our services, we will also adopt and implement measures to strengthen the SSS fund through prudent spending and operational efficiency, while advocating for the protection of the environment,” Macasaet said.