because Meralco is just a bus away and the event is very interesting.. so even if I said I won’t attend events this week, I just have to see what Meralco Power Lab has to offer.
Meralco Chairman Manny Pangilinan together with Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jericho Petilla and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairman Zenaida Ducut opened the Meralco Power Lab to the public.
*look Sigmans! Pi Sigma represent!
The Meralco Power Lab is a 3 faceted energy lab that aims to inform consumers about power consumption and energy efficient technologies.
A two story building that showcases appliances from Samsung, solar panel installations from Ben’s Green Housing Inc and home area network automation systems from One Commerce.
You can find the Equipment Testing Area and the Demo area at the first floor. The Equipment testing area verifies the energy consumption of each appliances. The area is re configurable to accommodate air- conditioners, refrigerators & freezers, washers & dryers, entertainment systems, kitchen and other household appliances testing.
The Demo Area is where you should bring your partner to convince them why you need that Samsung curve TV!! (ay sorry nadala ako!)
In this area, different technologies of appliances are side by side and their energy consumption are compared. So yeah, think of LED TV vs LCD vs CRT TV. This area justifies the need to buy a curve TV (ayan na naman yang curve na yan! sorry!). Basically, knowing which appliances is more energy efficient gives us the power to make an informed choice. Still on TV, in demo area, one can also see how adjusting the brightness (and/or volume) of TV can affect the energy consumption of the appliances.
Air- conditioner and refrigerators that use conventional and inverter technologies and other kitchen appliances are also featured in the demo area.
Located at the 2nd floor of Meralco Power Lab is the Intelligent Living Space. As you can see on the photo, it’s like a real residential room. The set up allows the demonstration of innovative and energy efficient technologies for the future home. Scifi movie hello! This is the kind of home my husband likes! Everything can be monitored using a single gadget!
See for yourself, the Meralco Power Lab is a big help specially if you’re planning to reduce your electricity consumption (and the BILL!). Located inside Meralco Compound in Ortigas Center, the lab is open for scheduled visit but entrance is free!
Will you visit a facility like this one to help you in saving energy? What are your energy saving tips? Share it with us!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
January 28, 2015 at 11:47 pmI would LOVE to lower my electric bill. This sounds like a really great alternative. I would love to learn more.
r says
January 29, 2015 at 1:13 amThese kinds of visits are fascinating, aren’t they?!! I think the demo area would be my most favorite. Pretty sure some cool demonstrations are going on right there!
lisa says
January 29, 2015 at 1:29 amThat is really neat! The demo area sounds like a lot of fun to try out products.
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
January 29, 2015 at 3:48 amThis is really interesting! My husband would love this…probably much more than I would, lol!
Liz Mays says
January 29, 2015 at 7:18 amWhat an awesome demo area! This place sounds like an awesome way to showcase energy efficient products.
Kelly Hutchinson says
January 29, 2015 at 7:21 amIt is great to know they believe in energy efficient technology.
Chelsea @ Someday I'll Learn says
January 29, 2015 at 8:22 amThat is so cool. I need to bring my husband to that demo area…it’s time for a new TV. Thanks so much for sharing!
Mommy Pehpot says
January 29, 2015 at 2:49 pmLike the Curve TV? hahahaha
Elizabeth O. says
January 29, 2015 at 9:09 amI’ve heard about this from a friend. Hhhmm this sounds really interesting for you guys!
Mommy Pehpot says
January 29, 2015 at 2:45 pmIt was! We’ve got to see how our appliances consume electricity 🙂
Nina Say says
January 29, 2015 at 9:15 amI would love to visit this place! Too bad I’m so far away. I love what it stands for.
Jeanine says
January 29, 2015 at 9:49 amIt looks like a great event! Who doesn’t want to reduce their bill? Sounds perfect to me! The demo area looks really cool, what a really interesting event!
Mommy Pehpot says
January 29, 2015 at 2:46 pmwho doesn’t? hahaha
genericsking says
January 29, 2015 at 12:14 pmVery timely and useful indeed. Especially since it was just announced in the news earlier today that we can all expect higher electricity bills beginning this month. Time to figure out how we can cut electricity costs at home and with our businesses.
Mommy Pehpot says
January 29, 2015 at 2:44 pmvery true.. specially now that the weather is getting warmer..
Cara (@stylishgeek) says
January 29, 2015 at 1:22 pmVery interesting showcase. I am glad they are marketing the use of solar panels. Thanks for sharing!
Mommy Pehpot says
January 29, 2015 at 2:35 pmMeralco is studying the use of Solar Panels and how it will affect the household’s electric consumption.
Nancy says
January 29, 2015 at 1:22 pmWhat a cool event to attend! I bet you enjoyed yourself.
Mommy Pehpot says
January 29, 2015 at 2:25 pmI did! I got to learn so much about the appliances energy consumption and somehow got an idea on which appliances should I buy to save energy 🙂
rochkirstin says
January 29, 2015 at 1:35 pmI have seen the curve TV displayed in one of the SM Appliances store and God it looked so sleek and elegant. The price nga lang is too expensive pa. Maybe in the next year or in the coming months, they will offer smaller screens that will be more inexpensive. It’s great also to learn about energy consumption in the lab. That’s quite a different experience!
Mommy Pehpot says
January 29, 2015 at 2:24 pmtrue!! nakakaiyak ang presyo pero nakaka nganga ang ganda ng quality ng videos! The husband said though na it’s not worth it to buy it since with the technology of the videos now and our cable, we won’t be able to maximize what the TV has to offer.. kaya #dreamTV lang ang drama haha
Lauren says
January 29, 2015 at 6:01 pmI’m always looking to lower my electric bill! I feel like it’s always so high!! Thanks for sharing!
Angela Christoper says
January 29, 2015 at 6:26 pmVery cool! I’d love to have the Solar Panels to get low my electric bill!! I think my husband would like it.
Lynndee says
January 29, 2015 at 11:24 pmThat is so cool. I would love to see the place. If we were in the Philippines, I would surely check that place out.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
January 30, 2015 at 12:13 amI would definitely want to lower my electricity bill. What a cool event to attend!
Maan says
January 30, 2015 at 12:42 amThat power lab looks cool and educational! And woah, Deltan po kayo? 🙂
Mommy Pehpot says
July 8, 2015 at 9:21 amHello Maan! yup 🙂
Sara-Jayne Jones says
January 30, 2015 at 1:51 amThat looks like such an amazing event! I would love to go to something like that – you are so lucky!
Fajar says
January 30, 2015 at 4:53 amNot many laps as Meralco Power laps in my country. If it can save energy and efficient it becomes very nice to try.
Nilyn Matugas says
January 30, 2015 at 5:25 amThat Samsung Curve though! hehehe. I think it’s a great place! I wish we could also visit in the future.
kendall says
January 30, 2015 at 6:19 amWow, what a cool place to visit! SO neat!
Janice says
January 30, 2015 at 6:34 amWe try to save on electricity as much as we can but it’s so hard sometimes especially when you don’t have the “right” kind of appliances. Must schedule a trip to this lab in the near future.
Chrystal @ Nevermore Lane says
January 30, 2015 at 6:55 amI am one of those people that want to live in a tiny house off grid. I am talking compost toilet, rain collection system and solar panels. Yeah, up front cost are a bit but I am saving for the rest of my life. I come out on top.
Krystal says
January 30, 2015 at 9:22 amThat looks like an awesome experience. I’d love to see it myself.
Joy says
January 30, 2015 at 9:32 amWow, this is so great! It will help us know how to conserve energy and lower our electric bill, heehee! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Ten says
January 30, 2015 at 11:12 amAnd how much is the installation of Solar Panel to support one simple household?
Mommy Pehpot says
January 30, 2015 at 3:26 pmstill researching on it 🙂 but to support a household, I believe you need at least a million pesos 🙂
Yona Williams says
January 30, 2015 at 12:42 pmLooks like you visited a really interesting place. We have a building not too far from where I live that has those same exact solar panels arranged outside of the building. I would love to see what they are doing inside of there too.
Channel Imperial says
January 30, 2015 at 12:59 pmIt’s a great effort on the part of Meralco. Helping people save money and getting the most out of their electricity bill. ^_^
Irish says
January 30, 2015 at 1:48 pmWe all need this type of information, do they put the list of products they recommend to use online? So far, our electricity bill is menial since we’re not using air conditioners and less electric fan lately because it’s still cold here in Cavite but once summer starts, I’m expecting our bill to rocket up again.
Erin Kennedy says
January 30, 2015 at 2:11 pmThis would be so fun and so interesting. I am all about new tech and saving money!
Franc Ramon says
January 30, 2015 at 4:43 pmThis would really be educational for kids and adults. Meralco should make this more available to public.
Jojo Vito says
January 30, 2015 at 9:56 pmI love this energy lab of Meralco that aims to inform consumers about power consumption and energy efficient technologies. Awareness is always the key!
Edel says
January 30, 2015 at 10:31 pmLowering our electricity bill is always a problem especially during summer season. This is also an interesting place to visit and maybe learn some science and stuff 🙂
Alyssa C says
January 30, 2015 at 11:21 pmI would love to lower my electric bill, great post! Thanks for sharing.
Ayi says
January 31, 2015 at 2:04 pmI’m sure all mommies would want to lower their electric consumption. Hehehe. good to know that Meralco has this kind of facility. At least to educate people narin diba? And I’ll definitely bring my husband :))
Bradley Finnearty says
January 31, 2015 at 10:52 pmLowering the electric bill is essential in today’s economy. The work at this lab could go a long way making some of these things affordable for all.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
February 1, 2015 at 10:01 pmThis is so fun and exciting. It would be nice to always find ways to save up.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
February 2, 2015 at 5:45 amDadalhin ko nga din si Hubby dyan.. mukhang kailangan din namin ng Samsung Curve..LOL!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
February 2, 2015 at 9:42 amcomfy si Sati sa sofa huh?
Yvonne Bertoldo says
February 2, 2015 at 5:04 pmWow very interesting. And there’s no entrance fee. Would love to visit this soon ^^
Maria Teresa Figuerres says
February 4, 2015 at 12:00 pmInteresting! I should give Meralco Power Lab a visit, too, to know more energy-efficient technologies that we can apply at home.
Heart Calimlim says
February 4, 2015 at 11:04 pmI wanted na talaga to buy induction cooker at inverted ac 🙂 reading a lot of good feedbacks on it.
Mommy Pehpot says
February 10, 2015 at 11:14 amI’m still thinking about the induction cooker pero inverted aircon talaga gustong gusto ko na
Camesha says
February 5, 2015 at 5:47 amThis place looks awesome. My husband would love it. I’m surprised he hasn’t tried to convince me that we need a curve TV! Lol
Mommy Pehpot says
February 10, 2015 at 11:14 amwait for it! hahaha
mayen says
February 9, 2015 at 5:26 pmIt looks fabulous. I understand your reaction about the TV. I get you girl. hehe..
Mommy Pehpot says
February 10, 2015 at 11:13 amit’s love at first sight!
rinabee says
February 12, 2015 at 5:31 pmokay a. that can be super useful. I hope it becomes more popular so they’d work at maintaining it and expanding the services/brands offered!