Department Circular

Prescribing the Omnibus Guidelines on Enhancing Off-Grid Power Development and Operation

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), declares the policy of the State to: (i) ensure and accelerate the total electrification of the country; (ii) ensure quality, reliability, security, and affordability of the supply of electric power; (iii) enhance the inflow of private capital and broaden... Read More

Published at: Business World and Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 02/22/2019

Coal Mine Safety and Health Rules and Regulations

To: All Holders of Coal Operating Contracts under the "Coal Development Act of 1976," as amended

Published at: Business World and Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 03/01/2019

Establishment and Development of Competitive Renewable Energy Zones in the Country

WHEREAS, Sections 2(g) and (h) of Re[ublic Act (RA) No. 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industy Reform Act of 2001" or "EPIRA",  declare as a policy of the State, among others, to assure socially and environmentally compatible energy sources and infrastructure and promote the utilization of indigenous and new and renewable energy resources in... Read More

Published at: Daily Tribune and The Manila Times
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 09/29/2018

Adopting Framework for Uniform Monthly Electricity Bill Format

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" or "EPIRA", declares as policy of the State, among others:

Published at: Daily Tribune and The Manila Times
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 09/14/2018

Prescribing the Rules Governing the Review and Evaluation of Direct Connection Applications of Industrial, Commercial and Other Electricity End-Users

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as the "Department of Energy Act of 1992", mandates the DOE to prepare, integrate, coordinate, supervise and control all plans, programs, projects amd activities of the Government relative to energy exploration, development, utilization, distribution and conservation, among others;

Published at: Daily Tribune and The Manila Times
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 09/14/2018

Promulgating the Rules and Guidelines Governing the Establishment of the Renewable Portfolio Standards for Off-Grid Areas

WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 7638, otherwise known as the "Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992," declares as policy of the State to, among others, ensure a continuous, adequate and economic supply of energy through the integrated and intensive exploration, production, management and development of the country's indigenous energy resources;

Published at: Daily Tribune and The Manila Times
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 09/14/2018

Adopting Further Amendments to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules and Market Manuals on the Participation of Battery Energy Storage Systems and Pumped-Storage Units in the WESM

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

Published at: Daily Tribune and The Manila Times
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 08/21/2018

Providing for the Amendments to Rule 29 Part (A) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9136

WHEREAS, Section 5 (i) of Republic Act No. 7638 (RA 7638), otherwise known as the "Department of Energy Act of 1992" mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) to devise ways and means of giving direct benefits to the province, cuty or municipality, specially the community and people affected and equitable and preferential benefit to the regiuon that Hosts the energy resource and/or the energy-... Read More

Published at: The Manila Times and the Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 08/07/2018

Prescribing the Guidelines for the Development and Utilization of Small or Sub-Commercial Deposits of Natural Marsh Gas or Methane Gas in the Philippines, and Granting Gratuitous Permits Thereof

WHEREAS, Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. (P.D.) 87, as amended, otherwise known as the "The Oil Exploration and Development Act of1972", allow the Philippine Government (The "Government") to promote and undertake the exploration, development and production of the country's indigenous pretroleum through service contracts with contractors;

Published at: Daily Tribune and The Manila Times
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 09/01/2018

Promulgating the Rules and Guidelines Governing the Establishment of the Green Energy Option Program Pursuant to the Renewable Energy Act of 2008

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as the Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992," declares as a policy of the State to, among othersm ensure a continuous, adequate and economic supply of energy through the integrated and intensive exploration, production, management and development of the country's indigenous energy resources;

Published at: Philippine Daily Inquirer and the Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 08/07/2018

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