Department Circular

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act (RA) No. 11293 or the "Philippine Innovation Act" declares it a policy of the State to foster innovation in the country as a vital component of national development and sustainable economic growth;


 


AMENDMENT TO DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. DC2021-11-0036 TITLED "PROVIDING THE REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE GREEN ENERGY AUCTION PROGRAM IN THE PHILIPPINES"

WHEREAS, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued the revised Guidelines for the Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) through Department Circular (DC) No. DC2021-11-0036 titled, "Providing the Revised Guidelines for the Green Energy Auction Program in the Philippines" (GEAP Guidelines);

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Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 03/14/2025

PRESCRIBING THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MARINE FUELS

WHEREAS, Section 5 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7638, otherwise known as the "Department of Energy Act of 1992," as amended by Section 37 of RA 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001," empowers the Department of Energy (DOE) to formulate policies for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive program for the efficient supply and economical use of energy... Read More

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Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 02/17/2025

GUIDELINES FOR COMPLIANCE OF MARINE FUEL BUNKER TRADERS IN RELATION TO MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY (MARINA) MC NO. SR 2020-06 TITLED "RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE MANDATORY USE OF 0.50% M/M SULPHUR LIMIT ON FUEL OIL FOR ALL PHILIPPINE REGISTERED SHIPS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ANNEX VI OF MARPOL 73/78, AS AMENDED"

WHEREAS, Section 5 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7638, otherwise known as the "Department of Energy Act of 1992," as amended by Section 37 of RA 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001," empowers the Department of Energy (DOE) to formulate policies for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive program for the efficient supply and economical use of energy... Read More

Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 02/17/2025

Institutionalizing the Energy Sector Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework

The ESCCRP establishes a comprehensive cybersecurity and cyber resilience framework for the Philippine energy sector, ensuring the protection of critical energy infrastructure from cyber threats. The framework aligns with national laws, global standards, and emerging digital transformation needs in the energy industry. Through governance, compliance, collaboration, and capacity building, it... Read More

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Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 02/10/2025

ADOPTING FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY SPOT MARKET (WESM) RULES AND ·WESM MANUALS ON DISPATCH PROTOCOL AND MARKET SURVEILLANCE REGARDING REFINEMENTS TO PROCEDURES DURING MARKET INTERVENTION/MARKET SUSPENSION

WHEREAS, Sections 30 and 37(f) of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) provide that the DOE, jointly with the electric power industry participants, shall establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and formulate the detailed rules governing the operations thereof; 

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Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 10/22/2024

Promulgating the Revised Guidelines Governing the Allocation, Remittance, Monitoring and Audit of Financial Benefits to Host Communities Pursuant to Sections 6,7, 10 and 11 of Department Circular (DC) No. DC2018-08-0021

WHEREAS, on 26 July 2018, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular (DC) No. DC2018-08-0021, titled "Providing for the Amendments to Rule 29 Part (A) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9136, "which took effect on 23 August 2018, and establishes the rules and guidelines for the administration of financial benefits under the Energy... Read More

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Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 09/30/2024

Prescribing Amendments to Department Circular No. DC2023-10-0029 titled "Providing Specific Auction Policy and Guidelines for Non-Fit-Eligible Renewable Energy Technologies in the Green Energy Auction Program"

WHEREAS, on 12 December 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular (DC) No. 2023-10-0029 titled "Providing Specific Auction Policy and Guidelines for Non-Fit-Eligible Renewable Technologies in the Green Energy Auction Program";

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Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 09/23/2024

PRESCRIBING THE CERTIFICATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICERS THROUGH THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MICRO-CREDENTIAL PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7638, as amended or otherwise known as the "Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992" states that it is the policy of the State to ensure a continuous, adequate, reliable, and economic supply of energy through, among others, judicious conservation, renewal, and efficient utilization of energy, to keep pace with the country's growth and... Read More

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Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 09/02/2024

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