DOE breaks ground for PH 1st energy museum

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday broke ground for the construction of the country’s first ever energy museum.

In a news release, the DOE said the museum will be established to help close gaps in energy literacy.

The Energy Department added the museum “will translate complex concepts into accessible, hands-on learning experiences for students, educators, and communities, including exhibits on the history of energy and the country’s evolving power system.”

The groundbreaking ceremony for the 1,164-square-meter facility was held at the Energy Center in Taguig City, led by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin.

The event was also attended by industry and institutional partners that will contribute exhibits and modular learning pods to the museum.

The DOE said the exhibit pods will be built using environmentally friendly materials such as recycled composites, natural fibers, and low VOC paints or paints that emit fewer fumes, and will follow energy-efficient and sustainable building principles. 

The agency said the construction will begin immediately, with the opening date targeted in May this year.

“Now more than ever, we need an informed public about energy. This museum will make energy easy to understand for every Filipino. It will show the journey of electricity from source to socket and help learners and communities see how everyday choices on efficiency and safety contribute to a stronger energy future. We want this to be a launchpad for education, curiosity, and innovation,” said Garin.

The DOE said the museum will center Philippine-specific storytelling, highlighting local power projects, DOE programs, and the realities of delivering reliable and affordable power across an archipelagic nation. 

“Energy is the lifeblood of our nation, and when every Filipino understands how electricity flows from our resources to the grid and into our communities, we turn knowledge into confidence and curiosity into capability,” said Garin. 

“This museum will be where our energy story is learned, shared, and advanced for generations,” added the Energy chief.—AOL, GMA Integrated News