Department Circular

Guidelines Governing a Transparent and Competitive System of Awarding Renewable Energy Service/Operating Contracts and Providing For the Registration Process of Renewable Energy Developers

WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XII, Section 2, of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, all forces of potential energy and other natural resources within the Philippine territory belong to the State and their exploration, development and utilization shall be under the full control of the State;


Guidelines for the Accreditation of Manufacturers, Fabricators and Suppliers of Locally-Produced Renewable Energy Equipment and Components

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as the "Renewable Energy Act of 2008" (Act) provides that it is the policy of the State to increase the utilization of renewable energy resources such as, but not limited to, biomass, solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and ocean energy resources, and including hybrid system by institutionalizing the development of national... Read More


Creation of Steering Committee to Ensure the Security of Electric Power Supply in the Visayas Grid

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 or EPIRA, declared as a policy of the State to, among others, ensure the quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric power, protect the public interest as it is affected by the rates and services of electric utilities and other... Read More


Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9513

Pursuant to Section 33 of Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as the "Renewable Energy Act of 2008," the Department of Energy, in consultation with the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Energy, relevant government agencies, and all Renewable Energy (RE) stakeholders, hereby issues, adopts and promulgates the following implementing rules and regulations.... Read More


Reiterating A Transparent And Competitive System Of Awarding Service/Operating Contracts For Coal, Geothermal And Petroleum Prospective Areas Repealing For This Purpose Department Circular No. DC2006-12-0014

WHEREAS, Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 1442, otherwise known as "An Act to Promote the Exploration and Development of Geothermal Resources," Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. 972, as amended, otherwise known as "The Coal Development Act of 1976," and Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. 87, as amended, otherwise known as the "Oil Exploration and Development Act of... Read More


DC 2009-05-0006-Visayas Supply Augmentation Auction (VSAA) Rules

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), declared as a policy of the State to ensure the quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric power, protect the public interest as it is affected by the rates and services of electric utilities and other providers of electric... Read More


Adoption of Expanded Rural Electrification Program (ER) Sticker

WHEREAS, the Department of Energy (DOE) and its attached agencies were directed by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to energize all barangays in the Philippines by the end of Year 2009;


Creating the Conflict Resolution Team to Ensure 100% Barangay Electrification by the End of Year 2009

WHEREAS, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) were directed by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to energize all barangays in the Philippines by the end of Year 2009;


Directing DOE Attached Agencies, All Electric Power Industry Participants, Consumers And Various Stakeholders To Adopt And Implement Contingency Measures To Ensure Adequate And Reliable Electric Power Supply In Visayas Grid Particularly In The Islands Of Cebu, Negros And Panay

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 or EPIRA, declared as a policy of the State, among others, to ensure the quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric power, to protect the public interest as it is affected by the rates and services of electric utilities and other... Read More


Directing The Philippine Electricity Market Corporation To Conduct Live Dispatch “Free-For-All” Operations As Part Of The Preparations For The Launch Of The Commercial Operations Of The Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) In The Visayas

WHEREAS, the Department of Energy (the “DOE”) is mandated under Section 30 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the “Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001” or “EPIRA,” to establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (the “WESM”) that would facilitate a transparent, competitive and reliable market for electricity;


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