The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is turning to energy management technology to help businesses cut electricity costs, reduce waste and sharpen the competitiveness of the country’s economic zones.
PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga and Yuan Ci Technology Co. Ltd. President and CEO Andy Lai signed a memorandum of understanding on October 8, 2026, to promote technology-driven energy management solutions among PEZA-registered enterprises.
Under the agreement, the Taiwan-based company will offer its Energy Management System (EMS) to economic zone locators, allowing businesses to track electricity consumption, identify inefficiencies and optimize power use.
The partnership also provides for pilot deployments in PEZA ecozones, giving participating companies an opportunity to assess potential savings from improved energy efficiency before broader adoption.
“Competitive power costs are an important advantage of PEZA Ecozones, and we continue to explore ways to help our locators manage their energy expenses more efficiently,” Panga said.
He added that the initiative would complement existing cost advantages with technology designed to optimize consumption, minimize energy waste and strengthen the competitiveness of registered businesses.
The move comes as manufacturers and other energy-intensive industries face pressure to contain operating expenses while meeting increasingly demanding sustainability requirements. Electricity costs remain a critical consideration for companies weighing production costs, operational efficiency and investment decisions.
For PEZA locators, energy monitoring technology could provide greater visibility into consumption patterns and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency. However, the actual savings will depend on individual facilities’ energy use, implementation and the results of the planned pilot deployments.
The initiative also aligns with the government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act and the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap for 2023–2050.
PEZA said the partnership forms part of its broader push to modernize economic zones, attract investment and encourage more sustainable industrial operations.
The challenge now is translating technology adoption into measurable electricity savings and stronger cost competitiveness for businesses operating in Philippine ecozones.
