BY: LIANNE ASHLEY CALUBAQUIB AND RHOY TAY-YA GUITALA (UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO INTERNS)
While many households struggle with high electricity bills, one home in Barangay Pinmilapil, Sison, Pangasinan, has completely eliminated this expense by switching to solar power.
Despite having seven air conditioning units, a refrigerator, and three televisions, the household does not rely on any electric cooperative for power.
Adelina Scribwise, a resident, shared that her family installed solar panels in 2023 after experiencing extreme heat and rising electricity costs.
Since then, they have been able to use appliances without worrying about monthly bills.
“Before, we had to turn off the lights and fans frequently to save on electricity. Now, our air conditioning runs 24 hours a day,” Scribwise said.
Their neighbors expressed amazement at how the household enjoys uninterrupted power without paying for electricity.
Although the initial investment in solar panels was costly, Scribwise said it was worth it, considering the long-term savings and environmental benefits.
With the country’s increasing shift toward renewable energy, more households are expected to follow suit in utilizing sustainable power sources.
