Bacolod city: This city is planning to generate 10 megawatts (MW) of power from a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility, to be developed in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE). Following the signing of a memorandum of agreement between Mayor Greg Gasataya and Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, a technical working group will be created to initiate the project.

According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary to the Mayor Marty Go mentioned that the technical working group is expected to be formed within 15 days of the agreement's signing. A team from the DOE is anticipated to visit Bacolod City soon to advance the initiative. The agreement sets a framework for collaboration between Bacolod City and the DOE to identify suitable WTE technology, facilitate access to technical data, and choose a qualified project partner.

Under the agreement, Bacolod City will receive technical assistance and support to establish a WTE facility capable of generating up to 10MW of power. Mayor Gasataya emphasized that the city would not limit its initiatives to waste collection and landfill management, but will also pursue a waste-to-energy plant as a proactive solution to garbage issues.

Bacolod City has been identified as a viable location for the WTE project based on a study commissioned by the DOE in 2022. The Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office reported a daily waste collection of 1,700 to 2,500 cubic meters, all disposed of at the sanitary landfill in Barangay Felisa.

Energy Secretary Garin remarked that Bacolod City is one of the first local government units to actively engage in a WTE initiative with the DOE. Garin highlighted that the project addresses issues related to garbage, flooding, sanitation, and energy.

In addition to the WTE project, the DOE has introduced the 'Solar Solutions for Government: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Public Buildings' initiative, in which Bacolod City is a participant.