Power Supply Problems: Proposed Extension Package

Angelo B. Dalaguit, Mary Ann L. Dalaguit

(Cebu Technological University San Francisco Campus, San Francisco, Cebu, Philippines)

Abstract: This aimed to assess the electric power supply problems of San Francisco, Cebu as perceived by the electrical consumers; the results were used as basis for proposed extension package. Factors considered were: electrical household consumers’ profile and average monthly electrical consumption; problems related to power supply as perceived by the respondents. The significant difference in perception between the consumers and management personnel and the extension package that could be formulated were considered. Descriptive method using questionnaire and supplemented by direct observation were utilized. The findings showed majority have residential type while the commercial type was few. Appliances owned; electric fans, TV sets and electric iron. Majority used fluorescent lamps and only few used incandescent lamps. Energy consumption of the majority was above minimum only commercial type consumed more. Mean differences in the perception between household consumers and management personnel on engine breakdown were significant while no significant difference on maintenance operation and low voltage. Problems met were: engine breakdown, maintenance operation and low voltage. Package on extension program to the community could answer the problem.

Key words: power supply, engine breakdown, extension package