WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 7638, otherwise known as the "Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992," declares as a 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;

WHEREAS, Section 53 of the Republic Act (RA) No. 8435 or the "Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997" mandates the DA to coordinate with the DOE, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the National Electrification Administration (NEA), and the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) for the identification and installation of appropriate types of energy sources particularly in the use of non-conventional energy sources for the locality in order to enhance agriculture and fisheries development in the area;