CUMC in Cagayan de Oro becomes first Mindanao hospital to run on 100% geothermal energy

Capitol University Medical Center (CUMC) in Cagayan de Oro has become the first hospital in Mindanao to transition to 100 percent renewable energy, powered by geothermal energy from Lopez-led First Gen Corporation.

First Gen will supply 900 kilowatts (kW) of geothermal power from its Mount Apo Geothermal Plant, operated by its subsidiary Energy Development Corp. (EDC), to CUMC.

This renewable energy will power the 200-bed hospital, including its specialized facilities like the Kidney Institute.

CUMC President Rosalinda Deleste expressed pride in being the first Mindanao hospital to directly use geothermal energy sourced from the island, highlighting its environmental and health benefits for the local community.

The agreement was facilitated by the government's green energy option program, which allows consumers with significant peak demand to secure direct renewable energy contracts.

First Gen emphasized that geothermal energy is a reliable option for hospitals and businesses seeking to decarbonize their operations.