1.  What are the mandated functions of the unit?

• Based on Republic Act 11285, the EUMB-EPRED is mandated to perform the following functions:
  • Spearheading    the    creation    of     the    National    Energy    Efficiency    and Conservation Database (NEECD) System;
  • Formulating, developing, and updating the Minimum Energy Performance of Products  (MEPP),  energy  labeling,  and other  programs  indicated  in the EE&C Act;
  • Enforcing the programs under the EE&C Act and its IRR, such as MEPP and energy labeling.

2.  What have been the accomplishments of the unit to date?

• Since the enactment of RA11285, the EUMB-EPRED has initiated the conduct of the following activities:

1.  Development  of policies relevant to energy  performance and labeling requirements

a.  Department Circulars related to the PELP:

i.     Department  Circular  No.  DC  2020-06-0015

Prescribing the Guidelines of the Philippine Energy  Labeling  Program  (PELP)  for Compliance     of    Importers,     Manufacturers, 

Distributors, and Dealers of Electrical Appliances and other Energy-Consuming Products (ECP)

ii.     Department  Circular  No.  DC  2020-06-0016   -

Prescribing  the Minimum  Energy  Performance for Products (MEPP) covered by the Philippine Energy  Labeling  Program  (PELP)  for Compliance of Importers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers and Retailers of Energy­ Consuming Products (ECP)

iii.  Department Circular No. DC2022-03-0005 - Guidelines for   the   Recognition    of   Testing Laboratories for the Examination, Testing & Verification of the Energy Efficiency of Energy­ Consuming               Products    (ECPs)    &     the   Fuel Efficiency of Transport Vehicles, Including the Issuance of Certificate of Endorsement to the Board of Investments (801) for Fiscal Incentives

b. Eleven (11) Implementing Guidelines on the following:

i.  Air Conditioners

ii.  Lighting Products

iii.   Refrigerating Appliances iv. Television Sets

v.  Display Monitor

vi.  Energy Saving Devices vii.  Electric Fans

viii.  Clothes Washing Machines

ix. PELP Registration, Enforcement,  Monitoring, Verification, and Compliance Mechanism

x.   Specification,  Dimension,   and  Presentation   of Energy Label

xi.   Composition     and     Responsibilities     of     the Technical Working Group for the Development of Particular Product Requirements and Minimum Energy Performance of Products under the Philippine Energy Labeling Program

2. Enhancement   and  maintenance   of  the  Philippine   Energy Labeling         Program   (System)   under   the   National   Energy Efficiency and Conservation Database (NEECD) initiative.

3.  Registration and label issuance for PELP-covered ECPs.

4.  Enforcement & Monitoring Activities under PELP.

5. Recognition  of Testing Laboratories  for Energy  Performance Testing of ECPs.

3.  What are the objectives of the PELP?

The objectives of PELP are as follows:

• Influence   the   public   towards   the   practice   of   energy   efficiency   and conservation  (EEC)  as  a  way  of  life  through  the use  of  energy-efficient products
• Empower  consumers  in choosing  energy-efficient  products at the point of sale
• Realize energy savings and reduction of energy consumption I bills through the use of energy-efficient products
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

4.  What are energy labels?

• As defined in Section 9 of Department Circular (DC) No. DC2020-06-0015  as amended, energy labels refer to the prescribed tag/sticker/marker that bears the DOE logo and essential energy performance ratings (i.e., efficiency, energy consumption, etc.).

5.  What are the current activities/initiatives  under the PELP?

• Development  of the Online  Registration  Portal for Recognition  of Testing Laboratories
• Development of Energy Label Template for additional coverage
• Inclusion  of registration  modules  for Display  Monitors and Energy  Saving Devices in the PELP System
• Enhancement of the PELP System
• Development  of Draft  Particular  Product Requirements  and  Implementing Guidelines  for the additional  coverage  of PELP (e.g.,  Electric  Iron,  Rice Cooker, etc.)

6.  What is the status of PELP Registration?

• As of 30 August 2024, registration to the PELP System are as follows:

7.  What is the basis of the number of stars in the energy labels?

• The basis for the number of stars in the energy label is the Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) or Energy Efficiency Rating, which is equivalent to the following:
  • Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor (CSPF) for Air conditioners
  • Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF) for Refrigerating Appliances, Television Sets, Washing Machines, Electric Fans and Display Monitor.
  • Efficacy for Lighting Products.
  • Percent Energy Savings for Energy Saving Devices
• The  star  equivalent  of  the  product's  Energy  Efficiency  Performance  Rating (EEPR) can be determined through the matrix found in the PELP Implementing Guidelines for each ECPs:
  • Section 1.6.3 of the PELP IGs for Air-Conditioners
  • Section 1.6.3 of the PELP IGs for Television Sets
  • Section 1.6.3 of the PELP IGs for Refrigerating Appliances
  • Section 1.6 of the PELP for Lighting Products
  • Section 1.6 of the PELP for Energy Saving Devices