Nearly 200 Jollibee Group stores switch to clean power

The Jollibee Group has contracted First Gen Corp. to supply geothermal energy to 189 of its company-owned fast-food restaurants in the Philippines, covering nearly 40 percent of its nationwide outlets. The energy will be sourced from First Gen's geothermal plants in Ormoc City and Kananga town, Leyte. First Gen's senior customer engagement officer, Carlo Vega, stated that the partnership will help the Jollibee Group manage fluctuating power costs and lower carbon emissions from its operations.

The agreement was facilitated by the Philippine government's retail aggregation program (RAP), enabling smaller electricity users to pool their demand to meet the minimum threshold for negotiating power contracts. With RAP, businesses and households can now benefit from "power of choice." Jollibee Group-Philippines' network development head, Bong Filart, emphasized that consolidating eligible stores and improving electricity sourcing will enhance operational efficiency and promote sustainable business practices.

The Filipino fast-food titan previously partnered with First Gen in 2023 to install solar panels at its commissaries and distribution centers in Parañaque and Laguna, and later opened a commissary in Cebu powered by rooftop solar panels from First Gen. Jollibee Group operates 19 brands with over 10,000 stores and cafes in 33 countries.

First Gen is among the Philippines' largest producers of renewable energy, operating 31 geothermal, wind, solar, and hydropower plants.