Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna Powers Up with100% RE Through ACEN RES Partnership

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) has taken a bold step in advancing sustainability by partnering with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES) to transition its Cabuyao, Laguna campus to 100% renewable energy.

The shift was enabled through the Department of Energy’s Green Energy Option Program (GEOP), which allows qualified electricity consumers to select a renewable energy supplier. With this move, Mapúa MCL is now avoiding approximately 91 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in emissions each month.

To honor Mapúa MCL’s commitment to long-term decarbonization, ACEN RES awarded the institution a gold “Powered by Renewable Energy” badge—its proprietary symbol recognizing organizations that champion renewable energy adoption in the Philippines.

The partnership was marked by a switching ceremony attended by the school’s leadership and student representatives. As part of the celebration, ACEN RES conducted a Renewable Energy 101 learning session designed to deepen students’ understanding of the energy transition and its broader societal impact. The initiative aimed to inspire the next generation of leaders to integrate sustainability into their future decisions and careers.

Engr. Sheila Mina, VP and head of account management at ACEN RES and an alumna of Mapúa University, noted that "Mapúa MCL is not only dedicated to providing quality education but is also committed to safeguarding the future of its students by embracing sustainability through this transition to renewable energy. Thank you, Mapúa, for being part of the solution. You make us proud."

Mapúa MCL President and CEO Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo emphasized that this transition is a reflection of the school’s longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility. "Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna has always been at the forefront of innovation and progress. This partnership with ACEN RES and our shift to 100% renewable energy reflects our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and our responsibility to future generations. By embracing renewable energy, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also setting a powerful example for our students and the wider community. It aligns with our targeted Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. We are proud to be a part of this movement towards a more sustainable future for the Philippines."

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) is one of the best board exam-performing private schools in CALABARZON that offers programs in architecture, aviation, engineering, computer science, IT, arts, business, accountancy, hotel & restaurant management, health sciences, and senior high school. Mapúa MCL has partnered with the Business College of Athens, Greece, for its first post-graduate maritime degrees, and Arizona State University for programs under the College of Health Sciences and the E.T. Yuchengco College of Business.

It is the first ISO 21001:2018 - EOMS Certified School in CALABARZON, and continues to earn international recognition: ranking 1501+ in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024 and achieving high ranks in Leadership and Student Support Engagement in the WURI 2024. It also obtained three QS Stars, with five stars in Employability, Online Learning, and Social Responsibility.

Mapúa MCL now has over 7,800 students as of A.Y. 2024-2025 since it opened in 2007, and is a member of iPeople Organization, a Yuchengco-Ayala Education partnership.

ACEN RES is the retail electricity supply arm of ACEN, the Ayala group’s listed energy platform. ACEN is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy platforms in Asia Pacific, with the Philippines as its core and largest market. It also has a significant presence in Australia, Vietnam, India, and Lao PDR, along with strategic investments in Indonesia and other markets. The company currently has ~7 GW of attributable renewable energy capacity spanning operational, under-construction, and committed projects.

As a developer, builder, and operator, ACEN leverages its agility and collaborative approach to accelerate the energy transition. Committed to unlocking access to clean, reliable, and affordable renewable energy, the company is on track to achieve 100% renewable energy generation by 2025 and reach Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050—turning bold ambitions into real impact for businesses, communities, and indigenous groups.