Divine Mercy Wellness and Medical Center (DMWMC), a leading healthcare institution in Tuguegarao City, has partnered with First Gen Corporation (First Gen), the country’s largest renewable energy (RE) provider, to transition its electricity consumption to geothermal power.
Following the signing of the agreement, both parties coordinated the hospital’s shift to direct geothermal energy. The supply is sourced from the Tongonan Geothermal Power Plant in Leyte, operated by First Gen subsidiary Energy Development Corporation.
The agreement signed recently is implemented under the government’s Green Energy Option Program, which enables qualified consumers with at least 100 kilowatts in average peak demand to procure their entire electricity requirement from RE suppliers.
“Our partnership with First Gen reinforces our commitment to environmental stewardship while ensuring the provision of high-quality healthcare. By embracing renewable energy, we reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future for the communities we serve,” said Godofredo Cruz, DMWMC president.
DMWMC is a 100-bed facility staffed by more than 200 medical specialists offering 24/7 radiology, pathology and laboratory services, and other ancillary services. It is part of the Mount Grace Hospitals network, under the UNILAB Group.
““Geothermal power provides a clean, reliable, and consistent energy source—qualities that are vital for hospitals. We are privileged to support DMWMC as we advance decarbonization efforts and champion environmental and community well-being,” said Carlo Vega, First Gen’s chief customer engagement officer.
First Gen operates 1,700 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy from geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar sources. To bolter national energy security and complement intermittent RE sources, the company also holds a 40-percent stake in four gas-fired power plants with a combined capacity of 2,017 MW, majority-owned by Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc.
