RE Laws and Policies

Renewable Energy Act of 2008 : Republic Act No. 9513  - An Act Promoting The Development, Utilization And Commercialization Of Renewable Energy Resources And For Other Purposes. Read more. 

Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 ( EPIRA ) : Republic Act No. 9136 - An Act Ordaining Reforms In The Electric Power Industry, Amending For The Purpose Certain Laws And For Other Purposes Read more. 

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2019 (EE&C Act): 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 Read more Enacted: April 12, 2019.

Microgrid Systems Act of 2022: Republic Act No. 11646 - An Act Promoting the Use of Microgrid Systems to Accelerate the Total Electrification of Unserved and Underserved Areas Nationwide Read more Enacted: January 21, 2022. RA 11646 mandates the development of microgrid systems in unserved and underserved areas across the Philippines -- aligned with the policy of the State to pursue sustainable rural development and poverty reduction through energy access for all; accelerate total electrification and ensure the provision of quality, reliable, and secure electricity service in unserved and underserved areas; and to promote private sector participation, among others.  A local government unit,  private company or people's enterprise  that meets the requirements set under this Act and by the designated agencies can be considered as a microgrid system provider (MGSP). With the Authority to Operate from the Energy Regulatory Commission, an MGSP may then provide integrated power generation and distribution services in unserved areas identified by the distribution utility, and unserved and underserved areas declared by the Department of Energy after the conduct of Competitive Selection Process.  

JCEC Enhancement Act of 2021: Republic Act 11571 - An Act Enhancing the Powers and Functions of the Joint Congressional Energy Commission, Further Amending for the Purpose Section 62 of Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2021," as Amended,  Read More Enacted July 6, 2021. RA 11571 Institutionalizes the Joint Congressional Energy Commission (JCEC) as an oversight body in charge of the implementation of all existing energy laws. The JCEC shall have its own internal rules, procedures, and funding from the annual General Appropriations Act. The law allows the JCEC to continue to conduct hearings and receive testimonies, reports and technical advice, and require all powers necessary to attain the purposes of its creation.

Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute Act of 2021: Republic Act 11572 - An Act Establishing the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute, Defining its Objectives, Powers, and Functions, and Providing Funds Therefor. Read More Enacted: July 30, 2021. The Act mandates the establishment of Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute or PERPI as a publicly-funded independent research institute, attached to the University of the Philippines. The Institute is envisioned as a think-tank, a laboratory and an innovation incubator whose researches shall guide the policy and decision-making processes in the energy sector. Part of its aims are to promote collaborative and multidisciplinary energy research and policy development among government agencies, the academe and other public and private stakeholders, as well as build the capacity of these stakeholders through training programs and fellowship grants.

Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act of 2018 (EVOSS Act): Republic Act 11324 - An Act Establishing the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop for the Purpose of Streamlining the Permitting Process of Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Projects.  Read more. RA 11234 aims to establish the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) supervised by the Department of Energy (DOE) in order to provide a secure and accessible paperless processing system which is able to obtain electronic requirements, process related documentation, monitor applications, and calculate corresponding fees of applications regarding power generation, transmission, and distribution.

Biofuels Act of 2006:  Republic Act 9367 - An Act to Direct the Use of Biofuels, Establishing for this Purpose the Biofuel Program, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes. Read more 

Department of Energy Act of 1992: Republic Act 7638 - An Act Creating The Department Of Energy, Rationalizing The Organization And Functions Of Government Agencies Related To Energy, And For Other Purposes. <Read More> Enacted: December 9, 1992. RA 7638 establishes the Department of Energy (DOE) which has the goal of ensuring an economic supply of energy to the country while coordinating with various programs of the government in order to attain self-sufficiency. This document also outlines the composition of the DOE and their corresponding responsibilities.

Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998: Republic Act 8479 - An Act Deregulating The Downstream Oil Industry For Other Purposes. <Read More> Enacted: February 10, 1998. RA 8479 aims to liberalize the downstream oil industry in order to ensure a competitive market and induce fair prices, continuous supply of environmentally-friendly, and ultimately high quality petroleum products. This document also describes the tariff treatment, programs to encourage entry of new participants, incentives for new investments, and additional powers and functions to the DOE secretary in order to maintain the aforementioned goals.

Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act: Republic Act 11361 - An Act Ensuring The Continuous And Uninterrupted Transmission And Distribution Of Electricity And The Protection Of The Integrity And Reliability Of Power Lines, And Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof. <Read More> Enacted: August 8, 2019. RA 11361 aims to ensure that there is uninterrupted conveyance of electricity from generating plants to end users, as electricity is recognized as essential to sustaining the country’s economic development. The document also provides the steps for the prevention and removal of power line obstruction and corresponding fines and settlements to certain cases

Presidential Decree No. 1442: An Act To Promote The Exploration And Development Of Geothermal Resources. <Read More> Enacted: June 11, 1978. PD 1442 aims to develop geothermal resources such as indigenous steam, hot brines, steam, heat found in geothermal formations, and by-products derived from these sources in order to reduce the dependence on imported energy supplies. The document also describes geothermal contact areas, geothermal exploration permits, privileges of service contractors, exploitation permits, and rules and regulations. 

Oil Exploration and Development Act of 1972: Presidential Decree No. 87 - Amending Presidential Decree No. 8 Issued On October 2, 1972 And Promulgation Of An Amended Act To Promote The Discovery And Production Of Indigenous Petroleum And Appropriate Funds Therefor. <Read More>  Enacted: January 1, 1983. PD 87 aims to utilize the production of indigenous petroleum to yield maximum benefit to the Filipino people. The document explains how every contract regarding indigenous petroleum shall be subject to the approval of the President and other specific details regarding the service contract and specific obligations of contractors.

Coal Development Act of 1976: Presidential Decree No. 972 - Promulgating An Act To Promote An Accelerated Exploration, Development, Exploitation, Production, And Utilization Of Coal. <Read More> Enacted: July 28, 1976. PD 972 or the aims to utilize the country’s coal resources in order to address the country’s energy demands. The document also outlines coal development programs, coal contract areas, and the responsibilities of coal operators and  leaseholders

SENATE BILL 1223: An Act Providing The National Energy Policy And Regulatory Framework For The Use Of Electric Vehicles, And The Establishment Of Electric Charging Stations. Download 

SENATE BILL 173:  An Act Providing For A National Policy And Framework For Energy Advocacy.  Download 

SENATE BILL 1188 (LPG Act): An Act Providing For The National Energy Policy And Regulatory Framework For The P hilippines Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry. Download 

SENATE BILL 173  ( Philippine Energy Research And Policy Institute Act):  An Act Establishing The Philippine Energy Research And Policy Institute, Defining Its Objectives, Powers, And Functions, Providing Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes. Download 

SENATE BILL 347 : An Act Penalizing The Unjustified Interruption Of Service Provided By  Distribution Utilities And Telecommunications And Broadcasting Entities Download 

SENATE BILL 581 (Solar Rooftop Adoption Act Of 2019):  An Act To Further Promote The Adoption Of Rooftop Solar Technology Among Residential, Commercial, Industrial, And Government End-Users, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act No. 9513, Otherwise Known As The "Renewable Energy Act Of 2008", And For Other Purposes. Download 

SENATE BILL 48 (The Solar Energy In National Government Offices Act):  : An Act Reducing The Cost Of Electricity For National Government Offices By Promoting The Development And Utilization Of Solar Energy In All Government Buildings And Offices, Providing Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes. Downlaod 

SENATE BILL 1078 ( Total Electrification In Households And Public Schools Act):  An Act Accelerating The Country’s Total Electrification Of Households, Providing For A Reliable And Efficient Solar Energy System To Public Schools, Allocating For The Purpose The Proceeds From The Net National Government Share From The Malampaya Natural Gas Project And For Other Purposes. Download 

SENATE BILL 1078 ( Waste To Energy Act Of 2019): An Act Allowing The Use Of Waste To Energy Technology In Electricity, Fuel And Heat Generation, And For Other Purposes. Download 

SENATE BILL 363 (Waste -To- Energy Act):An Act Establishing A National Energy Policy And Regulatory Framework For Facilities Utilizing Waste-To-Energy Technologies. Download 

HOUSE BILL 1193. Establishing the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute, Defining its Objectives, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor. Download Filed on July 3, 2019 by Rep. Lord Allan Velasco. The bill aims to establish the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI) in order to conduct pertinent  policy research on energy, provide timely assistance tot he government regarding energy planning, and ultimately promote collaborative energy research between local and international experts in the field of energy. HB 1193 was later substituted by HB 8928 (Read Committee Report and 3rd Reading Copy), which consolidated similar bills including HB 1266;  filed on 2019-03-08, and approved on 2nd and 3rd reading on March 9 and 15, 2019 respectively. Its counterpart at the Upper House is Senate Bill 1296. It was enacted into law as Republic Act 11572 on July 30, 2021. 

HOUSE BILL 0414: An Act Penalizing The Illegal Use Of Electricity, The Theft And Destruction Of Electric Power Lines, Equipment, And Materials, Rationalizing System Loss, Repealing Republic Act No. 7832, Otherwise Known As The Anti-Electricity And Electric Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act Of 1994, And For Other Purposes.  Download Filed 2019-07-01, Read 2019-07-23, and pending since with the Committee on Energy.  The proposed measure is envisaged to bring benefits to Filipino consumers and protect the property of energy companies from pilferage and destruction. The bill addresses the maximum cap for recoverable system loss, incentivizes consumers and distribution utilities with system losses below the prevailing approved cap, and provides a separate mechanism on treating system loss reduction – either as part of capital or operating costs of the distribution utilities.  

HOUSE BILL 1323: An Act Establishing A Loan Facility Program To Barangays Still Having Areas Without Electricity.  Download   Filed 2019-07-03. Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2019-07-24. The bill seeks to extend loans to electric distribution utilities for purchase of much-needed electric posts for electrification of remote areas without electricity.

HOUSE BILL 1513 : An Act Requiring All Government And Non-Government Offices And Establishments To Adopt Policies For Energy Conservation And Efficient Energy Utilization Measures And For Other Purposes.  Download  Filed 2019-07-04, Read 2019-07-24, and pending since with the Committee on Energy.  The bill seeks to mandate and compel all government, non-government offices, and business establishments to put in place policies or measures for energy conservation and efficient energy utilization in order to minimize energy consumption and costs.

HOUSE BILL 2099: An Act Strengthening The Energy Regulatory Commission By Expanding And Streamlining Its Bureaucracy, Upgrading Employee Skills, Augmenting Benefits, And Appropriating Funds Therefor. Download Filed 2019-07-15, Read 2019-07-29, and pending since with the Committee on Energy. The bill seeks to provide a more streamlined and stronger power regulator, amending for that purpose, Republic Act No. 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001.

HOUSE BILL 0468: An Act Strengthening The National Electrification Administration By Converting It Into The National Electrification Authority, Defining And Enhancing Its Powers, Functions And Operations To Achieve The Government’s Policy For Total Rural Electrification, Providing Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes. Download Filed 2019-07-01, Read 2019-07-23, and pending since with the Committee on Energy. The bill seeks to institutionalize the processes and operations of the National Electrification Administration and the electric cooperatives with definite and autonomous system of sustainability and performance of its functions and responsibilities in the current field of rural electrification and socio-economic development.

HOUSE BILL 0466: An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known As The 'Electric Power Industry Reform Act Of 2001 Or Epira', And For Other Purposes. Download Filed 2019-07-01, Read 2019-07-23, and pending since with the Committee on Energy. Among the amendments proposed in the bill are the following: retain state ownership of Agus-Pulangui Hydroelectric plants complexes; create of Mindanao Power Corporation; optimize the Department of Labor and Employment’s powers and functions to protect electric consumers against market abuse; rationalize the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM); authorize the National Power Corporation to engage in power generation and contracting capacity undertaking during emergency shutdown of base load plants; transfer of small power utilities group (SPUG) operation to the National Electrification Administration (NEA); and enhance safeguards on ownership limitation and restrictions.

HOUSE BILL 3423 An Act Establishing A National Energy Policy And Regulatory Framework For Facilities Utilizing Waste-To-Energy Technologies. Download Filed on 2019-08-05 by  Rep. Alfred Vargas; Bill Status: Substituted by HB07829, Approved by the House on 2020-11-24, and transmitted to the Senate on 2020-11-25. On 2021-04-21, a similarly titled bill, HB 9240 was filed by Rep. Weslie Gatchalian, which was substituted by the mother bill HB 9893 filed at the Committee on Energy on 2021-07-28 - pending with Committee on Rules (included in OB on 2021-08-02). The proposed measure seeks to provide a national policy and regulatory framework for the entire value chain of WTE technologies and facilities; ensure protection of the public’s health and the environment through a systematic and comprehensive ecological waste management program; and promote collaboration, cooperation and participation of various sectors in coordinated approaches to solid waste management and waste treatment technology, among others. Read Committee Report. 

On 2021-09-06, Rep. Rufus Rodriguez filed a similarly titled bill HB 10155 that was read on 2021-09-13, and pending since with the Committee on Ecology.

HOUSE BILL 470 An Act Creating the Mindanao Power Corporation and Providing Funds Therefor. Download (Filed: July 1, 2019, by: De Jesus, Presley Cheng  et al.) This bill seeks to acquire the Agus-Pulangui Hydropower Complexes from the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) in order to extend benefits to as much of the population as possible  while investing in the power industry and energy resource development. 

Laguna Lake Development Authority Memorandum Circular No. 2022-02 Implementing Rules and Regulations of Board Resolution No. 600 Series of 2021 or Implementing Rules and Regulations of Laguna de Bay Renewable Energy Resources Utilization of 2022. The policy adopts and promotes ecologically sustainable programs by providing measures to utilize renewable energy generation within the designated portions of Laguna de Bay aimed at further enhancing fisheries, raw water supply, and other similar aquatic activities. 

Negros Oriental Provincial Ordinance No. 30 s. 2021. Clean and Renewable Energy Code of Negros Oriental. The ordinance prohibits the construction of all fossil fuel power plants and commits to phase out the use of fossil fuels in accordance to the 1.5-degree Celsius goal of the Paris Agreement. It also provides incentives for clean energy investors and encourages companies to avail the government’s Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) which allows power consumers with a monthly consumption of at least 100 kW to get electricity from a renewable energy source. The code also encourages RE developers to create a tourism component in their project and require all tourism-related business to participate in GEOP. It also prioritizes RE projects in land-use and provides that all carbon credits earned by RE developers will be shared equally with the province and host local government. 

Bacolod City Ordinance No. 965, 13 October 2021 - Climate Life Ordinance, Practicing Clean and Renewable Energy, Sustainability Measures, and Other Purposes Thereof.  The ordinance outlines actions in the energy and agriculture sectors to mitigate the effects of climate change. This includes enforcement of sustainable energy measures, particularly preferential permitting for renewable energy projects and incentivization for business business establishments that meets the target pollution cap. . It also creates the Climate Leaders Council and adoption of the National Climate Risk Management Framework as mandated by Section 14 of RA 9729. 

Municipality of Irosin, Province of Sorsogon. Office of the Municipal Mayor Executive Order No. 18-B, Series of 2019. Declaring Irosin as the Center on Renewable Energy, and Mandating the Creation of Technical Working Group (TWG) and the Local Government Sustainable Energy Center (LOGOSEC) for the Purpose.  The EO mandates (1) the Establishment of Irosin as the center for renewable energy, (2) That a Technical Working Group on Renewable Energy be created to conduct studies and make recommendations on pursuing renewable energy development in Irosin, and that the TWG shall be composed of representatives of the Local Government of Irosin, and partners from non-profit associations like the Center for Empowerment, iNnovation and Training on Renewable Energy (CentRe) and the private sector;  (3) That the Local Government Sustainable Energy Center (LOGOSEC) be established as a multi-sector body that will draw and implement plans for the realization of Irosin’s mission to serve as the center on renewable energy; and  (4) That the local councils and agencies develop, enact, align, and effectively implement ordinances and programs to realize the vision and mission of Irosin and enable it to engage in collaborative undertakings with the abovementioned tripartite and multi-sector bodies and partners including the private sector that are committed to working together with the LGU and the electric cooperative to bring cleaner, more reliable and affordable electricity for the people within the framework of just transition and energy democracy.

Municipality of Culion, Province of Palawan. Municipal Ordinance No. 2019-116.  Ordinance Enjoining the Promotion, Development, Utilization, and Commercialization of Renewable Energy Resources in the Municipality of Culion, Palawan. Filed: November 25, 2019.  The Municipality of Culion is a temperate, 3rd class municipality in Palawan with a population of around 20,000 people according to the 2015 national census.  In order to attain 80% electrification in their municipality for 2022, it is desired by their LGU to encourage the development and utilization of renewable energy resources in the municipality of Culion. This will be done through this ordinance by acquiring technical expertise in RE, and  generating private sector investment by developing an RE-friendly Local Investment and Business Policies. The Implementation of this ordinance will include the establishment of The Renewable Energy Expert Group (REEG) composed of technical personnel, headed by the municipal mayor, for the implementation of Local RE Plan.  This ordinance will also give tax incentives for solar PV installations for both public and private institutions, provide guidance for micro-grid development for far flung areas in their municipalities, provide one RE project per barangay by 2040, and integration of RE in the local development and investment plants to support the 100% electrification of the municipality

Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental.  Resolution No. 087-19. A Resolution Requesting the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Sevices: National Community Driven Development Program (KALAHI-CIDSS: NCDDP) Represented by Pervelita G. Cagod, Sub Regional Project Coordinator, to Allocate Funds for the Installation of Nine Units of Solar Street Lights In Ozamiz City to Respond The Need of The Baranggay. Filed: February 18, 2019.  Some areas in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental do not have proper access to electricity, or are off-grid. For this reason, this resolution aims to provide light on the streets at night through the installation of Solar LED Street Lights with batteries as it can store energy in the absence of grid electricity. This resolution hopes to lessen the crime rate, ensure safety, and increase the comfort of residents and passers by around the area by providing illumination.

Municipality of Binangonan, Rizal, Resolution No. 2017-091: Resolution endorsing the development of the Talim Island Wind Energy Project of CurrimaoSolar Energy Corporation in Talim Island, Binangonan, Rizal. Filed: 2017. In October 2017, The Board of Investments (BOI) approved four renewable energy projects worth P35.4 Billion with tax incentives. One of the project is the 50.4 MW Talisay Wind Power Project, covering 162 hectares of land in Labo, Vinzons, and Talisay encompassing the Province of Camarines Norte and the Province of Rizal. Through the Resolution No. 2017-091, the Municipality of Binangonan, Rizal endorsed the project and awaited final approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). This wind power project promised a P3.5 kWh at 150 MW, which is lower than the previous P8.53 Feed in Tariff (FIT) for wind energy on the grid.

Quezon City Council Ordinance No. SP 2490, S-2016. An Ordinance for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging and Power Bank Station at the Quezon City Hall Compound, the Energy Source from Alternative Sources of Energy Such As, But Not Limited to, Solar Energy. Filed: February 22, 2016. In order to decarbonize the energy of Quezon City, the city hall aims to be the first of its kind in its city to provide for the needs of electric vehicles. As such, this ordinance aims to install electric vehicle charging stations and power banks at the Quezon City Hall, powered by alternative energy sources such as solar panels so as to provide green energy for these vehicles. The ordinance was enacted in February 22, 2016, under Mayor Herbert Bautista.

Local Government Unit of San Carlos City. Resolution No. 14-19 : Resolution Declaring the Support of the City Government of San Carlos for the Development, Construction, and Eventual Operation of the 22 MW Solar Power Project of Bronzeoak, Philippines in Brgy. Punao, This City and Endorsing Same for Approval by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Environment and Natural  Resources (DENR).  Filed: January 23, 2014. In 2014, the construction of the 22 MW solar farm in San Carlos, Negros Occidental was finished by the Bronzeoak Philippines energy construction firm. The City Government of San Carlos, through this resolution, supported the operator of the facility - San Carlos Solar Energy (SaCaSol) approved by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). It was the first in the country to qualify for the Feed in Tariff (FIT) from the Renewable Energy Act of 2008. Through the years, the 22 MW solar farm further grew to 45 MW capacity by 2020 through the development of AC Energy Company - Visayas Renewable Crop., and ThomasLloyd Group Plc.

EXECUTIVE ORDER No.18: Creating Green Lanes for Strategic Investments. Signed February 23, 2023. Malacanang Palace. The EO enhances the Ease-of-Doing Business in all government offices to expedite, streamline and automate process for strategic investments which include the energy/renewable energy sector. Read more.

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 164: Adopting a National Position for a Nuclear Energy Program, and for Other Purposes. Signed February 28, 2022. Malacañán Palace. This EO is issued based on the result of study for the adoption of a national position on the Nuclear Energy Program as mandated by Executive Order 116 in 2020 . Under EO 164, the government commits to the introduction of nuclear power energy into the Philippine power generation mix. <Read More>    

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 30: Creating The Energy Investment Coordinating Council In Order To Streamline The Regulatory Procedures Affecting Energy Projects. Signed: June 28, 2017.Malacañán Palace. Following the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP), Executive Order 30 aims to implement and ensure that energy projects in the country will have a significant contribution to economic development and the significant impact on the environment. These efforts will be coordinated by the introduced Energy Investment Coordinating Council (EICC) which consists of representatives from various departments relative to energy and resources. <Read More>

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER No. 23: Eliminating Overregulation to Promote Efficiency of Government Processes. Signed February 21, 2020 Malacañán Palace. Administrative Order number 23 aims to eliminate overregulation in all national government agencies, where only existing steps to fulfill legal mandates and policy objectives are expected to be retained. This is expected to work in cooperation with the Anti-Red Tape Authority in order to effectively increase competitiveness and ease of doing business. <Read More>

Department Of Energy: Compendium Of Energy Laws , Circulars And Other Issuances Volume 4A Electric Power Industry. Download 

Department Of Energy: Compendium Of Energy Laws , Circulars And Other Issuances Volume 4B Electric Power Industry. Download 

Department of Energy Department Circular No. DC2023-04-0008: Prescribing the Policy For Energy Storage System In the Electric Power Industry. This Circular issued on 20 April 2023 defines energy storage system or ESS as a facility capable of absorbing energy directly from the Grid or Distribution System, or from an RE Plant or Conventional Plant connected to those and stores them for a time period. It also defines the market policies for the Electric Power Industry Participants: Generation Companies, Distribution Utilities, Directly Connected Customers owning and operating ESS, End-Users owning and operating ESS, and other entities applicable. The DC covers the duties, responsibilities, permitting, licensing, connection, and operational requirements upon market registration and participation; incentivization, regulatory support and rules were also covered.

Department of Energy Department Circular No. DC2022-06-0019: Declaring the Interim Commercial Operations of the Renewable Energy Market . The Circular outlines the nature, and commencement of operations or activities of Interim Commercial Operations of the REM (REM I-COP), as well as its governing rules including responsibilities of the RE Registrar and guidance on the Renewable Portfolio Standards Compliance.  The Regulatory Support is also indicated in the Circular.

Department of Energy - Department of Interior and Local Government (DOE-DILG) Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2020-01: Guidelines for LGUs to Facilitate the Implementation of Energy Projects . The joint memorandum circular number 2020-01 aims to establish, strengthen, and mobilize national energy plans specifically: 1. Energy safety practices; 2. Energy efficiency and conservation; 3. Energy resiliency; and 4. Energy planning which includes energy access and resource development. These are expected to be carried out from the provincial governors all the way to barangay and local development councils following existing DILG laws, energy related laws, and private sector participation laws. 

Department of Energy DC 2019-11-0014:  Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11285 (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act) . DC 2019-11-0014 provides the implementing rules and regulations of RA 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act. This document establishes a framework in order to implement fundamental policies regarding: energy efficiency and conservation; utilization of energy; renewable energy technologies; and the responsibilities of various government and private entities.

Department of Energy DO 2014-06-0010: Adopting a Template for Large Hydropower Service Contract (HSC), Amending Department Order no. DO 2013-08-0011 and Other Pertinent Rules and Regulations Inconsistent Thereto, and for Other Purposes  Due to requests from large hydropower RE developers to adopt a more suitable plan for facilities operating over fifty megawatts (50MW), DO 2014-06-0010 aims to adopt a proper framework and amend other inconsistencies found in DO 2013-08-0011. The adopted framework for large hydropower RE developers focused on changes around the pre development stage.

Department of Energy DC 2019-05-0007: Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 11234 (Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act) . DC 2019-05-0007 provides for the implementing rules and regulations for Republic Act No. 11234 or the Energy Virtual One-Stop shop Act (EVOSS). The DOE implements the following: The establishment of the EVOSS; Technical requirements, functions, and characteristics; Creation of the EVOSS steering committee; and The duties and responsibilities of the EVOSS steering committee.

Department of Energy DO 2013-08-0011:  Adopting policies in Relation to the Processing of Renewable Energy Service Contracts and Mandating the Adoption of the Revised Templates for Renewable Energy Service Contracts . The DO2013-12-0023  adopts a framework of revised RE service contract templates for pending and future applications in the field of hydropower, ocean power, geothermal, solar energy, wind energy, and biomass. This adopted matrix outlines the activities expected, expected period of completion, and the costs of both pre-development and development for each aforementioned RE service.

Department of Energy Implementing Rules and Regulations for Directing the Institutionalization of a Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) Pursuant to Section 1.3 (c). Of Administrative Order No. 110, 103 and 126 . Filed: March 30, 2008. The pursuant to Section 1.3 of AO number 110,103 and 126 outlines the guidelines on the institutionalization of the GEMP in the Philippines by covering the roles and responsibilities of the following Departments:

●        Department of Energy (DOE),

●        Department of Budget and Management (DBM),

●        Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),

●        National Housing Authority (NHA), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

●        Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

●        Department of Education (DepEd),

●        Philippine Information Agency-Office of the Press Secretary (PIA-OPS)

●        Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

●        Other government entities implementing the GEMP 

Department of Energy DC 2003-11-010: Providing for the Rules and Regulations Governing the Business of Retailing Liquid Petroleum Products. Filed: November 14, 2003. DC 2003-11-010 provides the minimum standards and requirements for retailing, storage, handling, transfer, and dispensing of fuel. These requirements include prior notice, documentary requirements, consumer safety and informational signs, certificates of compliance, and issuance of receipts.

Department of Energy DC 2007-02-0002: Providing for the Rules and Regulations Governing the Business of Supplying, Hauling, Storage, Handling, 

Marketing, and Distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for Automotive Use. Filed: February 13, 2007. DC 2007-02-0002 provides the minimum standard and requirements for supplying or hauling in bulk and retailing of LPG. This also includes the following requirements: standards compliance certificate; certificate of non-coverage; non-issuance, non-renewal, or revocation of standards compliance certificate; documentary requirements; reportorial requirements; code of practice; and consumer safety and informational signs.

Department of Energy DC 2014-01-0001: Providing for the Rules and Regulations Governing the Business of Retailing Liquid Petroleum Products. Filed: January 07, 2014. DC 2014-01-0001 or the LPG Industry Rules outlines the responsibilities and requirements for all LPG industry participants. These requirements include: To secure a standards compliance certificate (SCC); specific documents for refiners, marketers, dealers, retail outlets, and haulers; Reportorial requirements such as annual reports, monthly, reports, special reports; minimum standards and requirements for refilling, transportation, dispensing, and other activities.

Department of Energy DC 2017-11-0011: Promulgating a Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Business of Retailing Liquid Fuels <Part 1> <Part 2> <Part 3>: Filed: November 22, 2017. DC 2017-11-0011 or the Revised Retail Rules outlines the revised retail rules regarding liquid fuels. These revised rules pertain to the following: Issuance of certificate of compliance (COC) and certificate of non-coverage (CNC); Mandatory standards and requirements of new retail outlets; Retail outlet categories; Minimum facility requirements for existing retail outlets; Fuel storage, handling, transfer, and / or dispensing; OIMB monitoring and inspection; Liquid fuel quality standards; and Prohibited acts, administrative fines, and sanctions.

Department of Energy DC 2020-02-0002: The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act no. 11361, Otherwise Known as the “Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act”. Filed: February 06, 2020. DC 2020-02-0002 sets the framework for all power lines and other facilities for the conveyance of electricity throughout the country. These rules and regulations include the responsibilities, rights, and obligations of power line owners/operators (PLO) and the private property owner to the public property. 

Resolution Adopting the Rules Governing Distributed Energy Resources, ERC Resolution No. 11, Series of 2022