To : All Distribution Utilities
From : Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi
Date : February 16, 2021
In view of the Government's COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out Program by the end of the first quarter of 2021, the DOE hereby enjoins all distribution utilities to undertake the following actions:
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Ensure continuous reliable and stable electric power supply to COVID-19 vaccine cold storage facilities and healthcare facilities through the provision of back-up generating sets and/or distribution system reconfiguration.
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Ensure that emergency response protocols and Business Continuity Plans are updated to be responsive to the prioritization to the Covid-19 vaccines cold storage facilities and healthcare facilities in cases of power outages.
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Ensure enough contracted capacities for energy to address possible increase in demand requirements.
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Intensify vegetation management programs to eliminate or at least minimize power interruptions.
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Provide necessary support for COvid-19 vaccine cold storage facilities and healthcare facilities installing their own back-up supply, among others.
For guidance and strict compliance. Thank you.