Author

Ruben E. Voloso*
Cebu Technological University – Main Campus, Cebu City, Philippines

Abstract

This study assessed the status, awareness, and potential of renewable energy utilization in Borongan City, Eastern Samar as a basis for developing a Sustainable Energy Program. Specifically, it examined the level of community awareness, acceptance, and perceived effectiveness of renewable energy and identified the opportunities and challenges affecting its adoption. The study employed a quantitative descriptive research design using a structured and modified questionnaire. A total of forty (40) respondents participated in the study, composed of twenty (20) local government officials and energy stakeholders and twenty (20) household consumers in Borongan City. Respondents were profiled according to age, gender, civil status, educational attainment, employment status, position, length of service, and participation in training or seminars related to energy and sustainability. Findings revealed varying levels of awareness and acceptance of renewable energy across key domains such as environmental sustainability, economic benefits, energy reliability, accessibility, and community impact. Other factors examined included affordability, efficiency, safety, service responsiveness, and institutional support. While respondents recognized the potential benefits of renewable energy, several implementation barriers were identified, including limited technical expertise, high initial investment costs, inadequate infrastructure, regulatory constraints, and insufficient public awareness. Based on the findings, the study recommends the adoption and strengthening of renewable energy initiatives, particularly solar and wind energy systems, along with enhanced institutional support, capacity-building programs, and community awareness campaigns to promote energy security, environmental sustainability, and sustainable development in Borongan City, Eastern Samar.

Keywords: Renewable energy, sustainable energy program, solar energy, wind energy, energy security, environmental sustainability.

*Corresponding author / Email: revoloso43@gmail.com
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05031292

Recommended citation:
Voloso, R. E. (2026). Harnessing the power of renewable energy in Borongan City, Eastern Samar: Sustainable energy program. Pantao (International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (3), 652-675. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05031292

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