DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
 

Enercon sa Enertxt

 

 

 

NEECP at a glance

The Department of Energy has initiated the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program (NEECP) for the development of fuel efficiency and conservation program. This is an offshoot response to the prevailing trend and uncertainties brought about by the continued increase of oil prices in the world market. The implementation of various activities under the NEECP is a surefire indication of realizing its objective in making energy efficiency and conservation a way of life.

To complement the needed media mileage, an information and education campaign (IEC) was initiated and launched. Infomercials on fuel saving tips as well as the commitment of leading food chains to carry on the promotion of the NEECP, strengthened the public acceptance and impact.

An Energy Conservation Tips Contest through text messaging dubbed as the "Enercon sa Enertxt" is part of the NEECP to create an intensified program of interaction between DOE and the public. This contest has an informative concept to provide the necessary exposure of the energy conservation and efficiency measures and practices. Highlights of questios are focused on electricity efficiency and fuel conservation that will surely trigger challenge and excitement to encourage the public to participate in the contest. Enercon sa Enertxt is expected to create awareness on the program of NEECP that will redound to its objective of making energy efficiency and conservation a way of life.

The active participation and valuable support of the public by way of practicing the energy conservation measures would translate to realistic gains for the country. Ordinary consumers in turn will be benefited in terms of lower electric bill and become more efficient and more conscious about the products or services they avail in the market.

 

With the goal of improving utilization of all forms of energy by all users through the energy efficiency and conservation program, the NEECP has laid the foundation and unleashed the program to a good start. Several slated activities "Enercon sa Enertext" are underway to further enhance the program that will generate the intended results of ultimately attaining the country’s target toward energy efficiency and independence and savings.

 

CONTEST MECHANICS


1. The contest is open to all subscribers of Smart and Globe.

2. Contest period is from January 10, 2005 - February 20, 2005 Last day of sending of entries via SMS in on February 20, 2005. Cut-off time is 11:00 p.m. of the last day.

3. There will be one (1) question per week, either on electricity efficiency or fuel conservation.

4. The entry shall be submitted via SMS to 2920 following the format:

DOE(space) <Last Name>(space)<First Name>(space)<complete address>(space)<week #>(space)<type letter of answer to the question>.

5. Text message shall be limited to a maximum of 160 characters/frame.

6. Each successful message sent costs P2.50.

7. Each SMS entry will receive an instant acknowledgement.

8. There shall be fifteen (15) weekly winners.

9. An Energy Efficiency gift pack prize shall be given to winners which shall be sent through courier service.

10. A specific mobile number can win only once per week.

11. Winners shall be notified through text (Enertxt 2920).

Questions

Week 1: (Jan. 10- 16, 2005)
How much can be saved by changing a 60W incandescent bulb (IB) with a 13W compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) if the IB has a life of 750 burning hours and 8000 burning hours for the CFL. A 60-W IB costs P26.00 while a 13W CFL costs P115.00 and the cost per kWh of electricity is P6.30.
A. P 1,818.00 

B. P 522.30

 

 C. P 1,285.20

D. P 853.60

 
Week 2: (Jan. 17 - 23, 2005)
How much can be saved monthly by reducing the use of a room air conditioner from 10 hours to 8 hours per day? The air conditioning unit consumes 930 watts per hour and the cost of electricity is P6.30 per kWh.
  A. P726.36

B. P150.80

 C. P351.55

D. P550.25

 

Week 3: (Jan. 24 - 30, 2005)

What’s the color of the most efficient flame when cooking using LPG?
  A. Orange

B. Blue

 

 C. Yellow

D. Red
Week 4: (Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2005)

When buying a new air conditioning unit and a new refrigerator, what would you choose? A unit with ____
  A. High EER and Low EEF, respectively

B. Low EER and High EEF, respectively

C. High EER and High EEF

D. None of the above

 
Week 5: (Feb. 7 - 13, 2005)

Based on studies, one can save as much as 25% on fuel consumption when reducing the average speed from 120 kph to 80 kph on highway driving. How much would be the monthly savings if the monthly fuel consumption is 250 liters at P27.00 per liter.
  A. P 1,558.50

B. P 730.35

 

 C. P 1,687.50

D. P 1,250.75
Week 6: (Feb. 14 - 20, 2005)

Which are the economic benefits of Coco-biodiesel, particularly the Coconut Methyl Ester (CME)?
  A. Cuts maintenance costs because of its superior lubricating and cleaning properties.

B. Promotes better, more efficient combustion and less engine vibration because of its higher cetane number and inherent oxygen content.

C. Improves fuel economy by as much as 20%, which means you get more mileage and big savings per liter.

D. All of the above