Department of Energy
AMENDING SEC. 73 OF R. A. NO. 9136, ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY REFORM ACT OF 2001
This bill proposes to amend Section 73 of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 to establish a lifeline rate for marginalized electricity consumers, with costs shared equally between the national government and private distribution utilities.
PHILIPPINE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE ACT
The bill establishes the Philippine Strategic Petroleum Reserve to create a government-controlled stockpile of crude oil and petroleum products, aimed at enhancing energy security and protecting consumers from price spikes and supply disruptions.
DOWNSTREAM OIL INDUSTRY TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR PRICING ACT
This bill mandates the unbundling and disclosure of petroleum prices by oil companies, requiring them to provide a detailed breakdown of costs associated with petroleum products. It aims to enhance transparency and empower consumers while establishing a pricing reference system under the Department of Energy.
OIL PRICE STABILIZATION ACT
The Oil Price Stabilization Act amends the Biofuels Act of 2006 to mandate the use of biofuels in gasoline and diesel sold in the Philippines, aiming to stabilize fuel prices and ensure affordable petroleum products for consumers.
PHILIPPINE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE ACT
The Philippine Strategic Petroleum Reserve Act aims to establish a state-managed stockpile of petroleum products equivalent to at least ninety days of national consumption to enhance energy security and protect the economy from supply shocks.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS ACT
The Energy Storage Systems Act establishes a national policy framework for the development, utilization, and commercialization of energy storage systems in the Philippines.
RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES
This bill mandates all national government offices to use renewable energy sources for at least 20% of their total daily energy consumption, aiming to promote the use of renewable energy in the public sector.
NET METERING FOR HOME RENEWABLE ENERGY
This bill aims to promote the use of renewable energy technology in homes by amending the Renewable Energy Act of 2008. It seeks to strengthen the net-metering program, allowing homeowners to generate renewable energy and receive credits for excess energy fed back into the grid.
COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS FOR POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENTS ACT
This bill aims to institutionalize reforms in the competitive selection process for power supply agreements in the electric power sector, enhancing regulatory certainty and transparency.
INCOME TAX INCENTIVE FOR PETROLEUM SERVICE CONTRACTORS ACT
This bill aims to institutionalize the government's payment of income tax for petroleum service contractors to encourage investment in the oil and gas sector.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 7638 (DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACT OF 1992)
This bill amends the Department of Energy Act of 1992 to change the eligibility criteria for the Secretary of the Department of Energy, allowing individuals with prior industry experience to be appointed while ensuring transparency and conflict of interest safeguards.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 9513 (RENEWABLE ENERGY ACT OF 2008)
This bill aims to enhance the net-metering program under the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 by removing the 100-kilowatt capacity cap for end-users and streamlining the permitting process for renewable energy systems.
ENHANCED CSP ACT
The Enhanced Competitive Selection Process (CSP) Act aims to improve the procurement process for power supply agreements by allowing the government to initiate the CSP under certain conditions, ensuring timely access to electricity for consumers.
INSTITUTIONALIZING TRANSPARENCY IN THE PHILIPPINE DOWNSTREAM OIL INDUSTRY
This bill aims to institutionalize transparency in the Philippine downstream oil industry by amending the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act. It empowers the Department of Energy to require oil companies to disclose the actual cost components of fuel prices when the average price of Dubai crude oil reaches or exceeds USD 80 per barrel.
NATIONAL LINE WORKERS APPRECIATION DAY ACT
This bill declares the first Monday of August each year as the National Line Workers Appreciation Day to recognize the contributions of line workers in the Philippines.
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES ACT
The Renewable Energy in Government Offices Act mandates the installation of solar energy systems in all government buildings and offices, aiming to promote renewable energy use and energy efficiency.
NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
This bill amends Republic Act No. 9511, which grants the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) a franchise to operate and manage the electricity transmission system. The amendments aim to improve infrastructure development, align tax obligations, protect consumers from rate increases, and enhance government oversight of NGCP's operations.
POWER FRANCHISE REVIEW ACT
The Power Franchise Review Act aims to establish a system for the periodic review of franchises granted to power distribution utilities and electric cooperatives, ensuring accountability and performance standards are met.
AMENDING THE DOWNSTREAM OIL INDUSTRY DEREGULATION ACT
This bill aims to protect Filipino consumers from arbitrary price increases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by amending the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act. It introduces an automatic pricing mechanism to ensure reasonable and timely adjustments in LPG prices, and mandates the Energy Regulatory Commission to act on reports of unreasonable price increases.