Earth Hour cuts power use equal to 1 million homesRunners wearing neon shirts and shades join a community run in observance of Earth Hour at a mall in Marikina on Saturday. MANILA, Philippines — This year’s Earth Hour reduced 145.43 megawatts (MW) of power load, equivalent to the consumption of around one million households using 100 kilowatt-hours. The Philippines observed Earth Hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. last Saturday, with homes and businesses switching off non-essential lights to support environmental conservation. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stressed that energy-saving efforts should continue beyond Earth Hour, particularly as the country navigates the global oil crisis. The projects form part of the 200 power plants that President Marcos has directed the DOE to speed up over the next three years.

Source: Philippine Star March 29, 2026 16:37 UTC