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Our Journey Through Time
Foundation
Samar I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SAMELCO I) was incorporated with the National Electrification Administration on February 27, 1974. It started actual operation three years later on May 27, 1974. Its initial membership numbered 800 member-consumers, all coming from the defunct Calbayog Electric Plant whose system was taken over by the newly organized electric cooperative created under RA 6038 as amended by PD 269. It has two (2) units CAT fuel-run gensets at its power plant in Brgy. Capoocan, Calbayog City as the sole source of power supply. During these periods, SAMELCO I offices were housed in a 0.6-hectare lot in Brgy. Capoocan where the power plant was located. In 1980 it eventually transferred to its new headquarters sprawled in a 3-4 hectares lot located at Brgy. Carayman about 5 kilometers south of the City of Calbayog situated along Maharlika Highway fronting a seashore turned into an open beach resort.
Growth & Development
In 1983, this Coop built a 5MVA substation inside the headquarters of SAMELCO II. Later that year, the Ton-ok-Mini-hydro project was commissioned with a capacity of 1080KW. By 1989, the Coop was served with NPC power supply from its geothermal plant in Tongonan, Leyte.
Expansion
The Coop expanded its coverage to include One (1) City and eleven (11) municipalities/districts. The island municipalities of Tagapul-an and Sto. Niño were added under NPC's Small Island Grid Power System.
Modern Era
From 2006 to present, the Coop is managed by Ms. Placida P. Bailes as General Manager, with a strong team including Engr. Jaime M. Montano, Engr. Efren L. Fajardo, and other key personnel continuing to drive progress and innovation.
Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission
A leading and stable distribution utility focused on customer satisfaction.
Our Vision
To provide sustainable, reliable and affordable power service that contributes in uplifting the quality of life of member-consumer-owners
CoreValues
SAMELCO I Coverage Area
Company Overview
Key Achievements
- Electrification of 95% of the coverage area
- Implementation of smart grid technology
- Received Excellence in Service award for 3 consecutive years
Services Offered
- Power distribution
- Meter installation and maintenance
- 24/7 customer support
- Energy efficiency consultations
Community Engagement
Corporate Social Responsibility
- Feeding Programs: Nourishing our community's families.
- Community Outreach: Connecting and supporting local needs.
- Dengue Clean-Up Drive: Ensuring a healthier environment.
- Electrical Safety Seminars: Empowering communities with knowledge.