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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act
Republic Act No. 11285
April 12, 2019
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Summary of Republic Act No. 11285 (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act)Declaration of Policy (Section 2)
- Institutionalize energy efficiency and conservation as a national way of life
- Promote and encourage development and utilization of efficient renewable energy technologies
- Reinforce related laws for a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency, conservation, sufficiency, and sustainability
- Ensure a market-driven approach to energy efficiency, conservation, sufficiency, and sustainability
Roles and Responsibilities of Agencies (Sections 5-8)
- Department of Energy (DOE) as the lead implementing agency with various powers and functions (Section 5)
- Other government agencies have specific roles and responsibilities (Section 6)
- Local government units (LGUs) to establish Energy Efficiency and Conservation Offices and Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans (Section 7)
- Energy end users to use energy resources efficiently and promote energy efficient technologies (Section 8)
Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (Sections 9-11)
- Creation of the Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (IAEECC) to evaluate and approve government energy efficiency projects and provide strategic direction for the Government Energy Management Program (Section 9)
- Powers and functions of the IAEECC (Section 10)
- Government agencies and LGUs authorized to enter into financial arrangements for energy efficiency projects (Section 11)
Certification and Accreditation (Sections 12-13)
- Establishment of a system for certification and assessment of Certified Energy Conservation Officers (CECOs) and Certified Energy Managers (CEMs) (Section 12)
- Certification of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) by the DOE (Section 13)
Energy Performance Standards and Labeling Requirements (Sections 14-18)
- Development of Minimum Energy Performance (MEP) standards for commercial, industrial, transport sectors, and energy-consuming products (Section 14)
- Energy labeling requirements for energy-consuming products, devices, and equipment (Section 15)
- Examination, testing, and verification of energy-consuming products by the DOE (Section 16)
- Fuel economy performance and labeling requirements for transport vehicles (Section 17)
- Energy performance requirements for new and existing buildings (Section 18)
Designated Establishments (Sections 19-23)
- Classification of designated establishments based on annual energy consumption (Section 19)
- Obligations of designated establishments, including energy management system, energy efficiency programs, energy audits, and appointment of CECOs/CEMs (Section 20)
- Responsibilities of CECOs and CEMs (Section 21)
- Requirements for other establishments with annual energy consumption between 100,000 kWh and 500,000 kWh (Section 22)
- Visitorial powers and on-site inspections by the DOE (Section 23)
Demand Side Management (Section 24)
- Pursuit of a Demand Side Management program for the electric power industry (Section 24)
Incentives (Sections 25-27)
- Fiscal incentives for energy efficiency projects, including inclusion in the annual investment priorities plan and exemption from certain taxes (Section 25)
- Non-fiscal incentives, such as awards, recognition, and technical assistance (Section 26)
- Financial assistance from government financial institutions for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects (Section 27)
Miscellaneous Provisions (Sections 28-33)
- Establishment of waste management, collection, recycling, and disposal guidelines for energy-consuming devices and equipment (Section 28)
- Reorganization and strengthening of the Energy Utilization Management Bureau under the DOE (Section 29)
- Prohibited acts and corresponding fines and penalties ranging from ₱10,000 to ₱1,000,000 (Sections 30-32)
- Criminal liability with imprisonment of 1 to 5 years, or a fine ranging from ₱100,000 to ₱100,000,000, or both (Section 33)
Final Provisions (Sections 34-40)
- Appropriations for the implementation of the Act (Section 34)
- Promulgation of Implementing Rules and Regulations within 6 months from the effectivity of the Act (Section 35)
- Development of codes and guidelines within 6 months from the promulgation of the IRR (Section 36)
- Congressional oversight by the Joint Congressional Energy Commission (Section 37)
- Separability clause (Section 38)
- Repealing clause (Section 39)
- Effectivity clause (Section 40)
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act
Republic Act No. 11285
•April 12, 2019
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11285
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION, ENHANCING THE EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY, AND GRANTING INCENTIVES TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS
CHAPTER I
General Provisions
SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act."
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to:
(a) Institutionalize energy efficiency and conservation as a national way of life geared towards the efficient and judicious utilization of energy by formulating, developing, and implementing energy efficiency and conservation plans and programs to secure sufficiency and stability of energy supply in the country to cushion the impact of high prices of imported fuels to local markets and protect the environment in support of the economic and social development goals of the country; HTcADC
(b) Promote and encourage the development and utilization of efficient renewable energy technologies and systems to ensure optimal use and sustainability of the country's energy resources;
(c) Reinforce related laws and other statutory provisions for a comprehensive approach...
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