The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued fresh guidelines to prevent, control, and decrease air pollution caused by diesel generator (DG) sets in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The commission has directed all sectors in the NCR, including industrial, commercial, residential, and office establishments, for effective adoption of the Revised Schedule for regulated operations of diesel generator (DG) sets, including for periods under GRAP starting October 1, 2023. “To comprehensively and effectively prevent, control, and abate air pollution caused by Diesel Generator (DG) sets in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), in modification of all extant directions, orders, and guidelines, has directed for the adoption of the Revised Schedule for regulated operations of DG sets across all sectors in
the NCR.