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The Residences at The Westin Manila achieves 100% renewable energy use

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In a major step toward sustainability, RLC Residences has successfully transitioned The Residences at The Westin Manila to 100 percent renewable energy, making it the first RLC Residences property to do so under the Department of Energy's Green Energy Option Program (GEOP). This milestone was achieved on 26 December 2024.

“We at RLC Residences are truly grateful to reach this milestone. Switching to renewable energy benefits both the environment and our homeowners, translating to energy cost savings of about 8-10 percent for residents. It’s a win-win for us, our clients, and the planet,” said RLC SVP - business unit general manager and Robinsons Land's chief marketing officer Chad Sotelo.

The Residences at The Westin Manila, now utilizing 100 percent renewable energy as part of RLC Residences’ sustainability initiatives.

The transition was made possible through a partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), marking RLC Residences’ first pilot project under GEOP, a voluntary initiative established under the Renewable Energy Act of 2008. GEOP enables qualified end-users to select renewable energy as their power source, helping reduce reliance on non-renewable resources like coal and petroleum, and contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions.

“The Residences at The Westin Manila is the first of many — which is part of our commitment to deliver 1 million sqm. of net zero condominiums to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) by 2031. Currently, seven more developments are transitioning to renewable energy, with completion expected in the first half of the year. Twenty more to be initiated to switch within the next two years,” adds Sotelo.

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RLC Residences offers a children’s library, a quiet haven where kids can immerse themselves in books, and a playroom to fuel their creativity and imagination.

ACEN RES estimates that once 28 RLC Residences projects complete their transition, 344,281 kg. of CO2 emissions will be reduced annually.

In 2024, RLC Residences partnered with IFC to commit one million square meters (GFA) of net zero carbon and resilient condominiums by 2031. The collaboration focuses on identifying, evaluating, and implementing green building measures using Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) certification and verifying resilience ratings through IFC’s Building Resilience Index (BRI) tool.