Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has ordered all barangays in the city to reduce their energy and fuel consumption by at least 10 percent as the country grapples with an ongoing energy crisis.

The directive, issued under Memorandum Circular No. 8, Series of 2026, aims to stabilize resources and prevent supply shortages from affecting residents at the community level. Belmonte emphasized that while conservation is mandatory, it must not hinder the delivery of essential services.

“Barangays must act decisively — reducing energy use while continuing to deliver responsive and reliable services to our people,” Belmonte said.

To achieve the reduction, the local government instructed village officials to limit the use of air conditioning and lighting fixtures and to curb the unnecessary use of service vehicles.

Barangays are also tasked with assisting residents in implementing their own conservation measures and promoting city programs that reduce the need for travel.

The conservation effort extends beyond government offices. Under Memorandum Circular No. 7, the city government urged the private sector to adopt similar initiatives to lower costs and manage demand.