Manila, March 3 -- With the looming dry season, the Department of Energy (DOE) is reminding the public to adopt energy efficiency measures to manage electricity consumption and ensure the stability of the country's power supply.

In a statement on Monday, the DOE urged the public to refrain from or to reschedule high-energy-consuming activities during peak hours, typically from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends in Luzon, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Visayas and Mindanao.

During these hours, electricity demand is at its highest, the DOE said, adding that shifting energy intensive operations to off-peak hours can help ease the strain on the grid, improve energy efficiency, and contribute t...