Advancing Sustainable Provincial Investments for Renewable Energy (ASPIRE)
PROJECT DETAILS:
- 5 YEAR PROJECT (2024-2028)
- STARTED JANUARY 2024
- FUNDED BY TARA CLIMATE FOUNDATION
IMPACT OF THE PROJECT
Over the next 5 years, the policy and business environment for decentralized, inclusive and resilient Renewable Energy has been institutionalized in Bohol
GOAL 1
Over the next five years, the policy and investment environment for decentralized, inclusive and resilient RE has been institutionalized in Bohol.
OUTCOME 1.1
Provincial Energy Code is adopted by 2025
OUTCOME 1.2
LGUs, CSOs and key stakeholders rally behind decentralized energy paradigm
OUTCOME 1.3
Civil society and other key stakeholders have capacity to monitor RE Code implementation
GOAL 2
Over the next five years, increased investments in RE contribute to provision of affordable, reliable and clean energy for all people of Bohol.
OUTCOME 2.1
Increase number of RE investors and adopters through promotion of incentives and partnerships
OUTCOME 2.2
Communities are assisted to set-up micro RE installations through LGU-private-community partnership
INTERMIDIATE OBJECTIVES AND OUTPUTS
By the end of Year 1, CSO visibility and voice plays an important role in crafting the strategic RE policies and plans in Bohol
OUTCOME 1.1
Energy Code is adopted with significant inputs on JET and decentralized energy provision
OUTCOME 1.2
Laid the groundwork for LGU support for decentralized energy paradigm at regional level
OUTCOME 1.3
CSO capacities developed to articulate the JET principles and decentralized energy
Bohol Delegation Gains Key Insights from Ilocos Norte Renewable Energy Visit
A multi-sectoral delegation from Bohol, led by BANGON, Inc. in partnership with the Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, Inc., the Provincial Government, Bohol Island State University, and local Electric Cooperatives, conducted a learning visit to Ilocos Norte from...
Multi-Sector Round Table Discussion on Renewable Energy| March 09-11, 2026
The Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, Inc. (SWCFI), through the ASPIRE Project, successfully conducted a three-day Multi-Sector Round Table Discussion on Renewable Energy across the three districts of Bohol. The activity convened participants from District 1...
Understanding Energy Needs in Off-Grid Island Communities | 21 February 2026
The University of Bohol Community Development Foundation, Inc. (UBCDFI) recently conducted an Energy Needs Assessment in several island barangays in the Municipality of Getafe, Bohol, as part of ongoing efforts to better understand energy access challenges in off-grid...
Ceremonial Signing of Memorandum of Agreement Marks Key Milestone for Energy Baseline Study under the ASPIRE Project | January 20, 2026
A ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Energy Baseline Study under the ASPIRE Project was held on January 20, 2026, at the Ceremonial Hall of the Provincial Capitol Building. The event marked a significant milestone in the Province of...
Learning on the Ground: Visiting Bohol’s Renewable Energy Facilities
As part of the Province of Bohol’s continuing efforts to advance the development and utilization of renewable energy, a Technical Learning Visit to selected renewable energy facilities was conducted on January 9, 2026. The activity gathered members of the Bohol...
ASPIRE Project Conducts Presentations and Island Visits in Talibon, Bohol
TALIBON, BOHOL — The ASPIRE Project team conducted a series of project presentations and island visits from January 6 to 8, 2026, in the island barangays of Nocnocan, Guindacpan, and Calituban in Talibon, Bohol. These barangays are classified as geographically...
BANGON Holds 9th General Assembly | Reinforcing Civil Society Leadership and Solidarity
The Bohol Association of Non-Government Organizations (BANGON) successfully held its 9th General Assembly on November 25–26, 2025, at Solea Coast Resort Panglao, Panglao Island, Bohol gathering civil society leaders, development advocates, and government partner under...
BREB Convenes 4th Quarter Meeting, Advances Renewable Energy Initiatives for Bohol
The Bohol Renewable Energy Board (BREB) convened its 4th Quarter Meeting on November 24, 2025, at the Pres. CPG Hall of the Provincial Capitol Building. The session was presided over by Ms. Jovencia Ganub, Head of the Bohol Provincial Environment and Management...
Multi-Stakeholder Workshop Shapes Renewable Energy Investment Assessment Framework for Bohol
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – September 11–12, 2025 A two-day Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on the Development of an Assessment Framework for Renewable Energy (RE) Investment was held at the Kew Hotel, Tagbilaran City, convening key partners and stakeholders to chart Bohol’s...
BANGON Launches Organizational Development Training Series
As part of its efforts to strengthen the institutional capacity of member organizations, BANGON conducted the Organizational Development (OD) Training Series, starting with its first session on July 24, 2025, at the Kew Hotel in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. This session...