Department Circular

Adopting Further Amendments to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Market Manual on Billing and Settlement

(Provision on Additional Compensation Formula During Market Intervention/Suspension)

WHEREAS, Section 30 and 37(f) of Republic Act No. 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) provide that the Department of Energy (DOE), jointly with the electric power industry participants, shall establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market... Read More

Published at: Business World and PhilStar
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 08/14/2023

ADOPTING FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY SPOT MARKET (WESM) RULES AND MARKET MANUALS (Provisions on Penalty Framework for Test and Commissioning)

WHEREAS, Sections 30 and 37(f) of the Republic Act (RA) No. 9136 or the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001" (EPIRA) mandate the Department of Energy (DOE) to supervise the restructuring of the electricity industry and in addition thereto, a) ensure the reliability, quality, and security of supply of electric power; b) jointly with the electric power industry... Read More

Published at: Business World and Philippine Star
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 07/31/2023

Implementing Guidelines on the Decommissioning and Mothballing of a Generating Plant or Unit Pursuant to Section 2.8 of DOE Department Circular (DC) No. 2010-03-0003

WHEREAS, Section 2 Republic Act (RA) No. 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) declares as the policy of the State to ensure the quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric power;

Published at: Business World and the Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 07/28/2023

Prescribing the Policy for the Mandatory Conduct of the Competitive Selection Process by the Distribution Utilities for the Procurement of Power Supply for Their Captive Market

WHEREAS, Sections 2 (b) and (c) of Republic Act No. 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) declare that it is the policy of the State to ensure the quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric power, and to ensure the transparent and reasonable prices of electricity in a regime of free and fair competition and full... Read More

Published at: BusinessWorld and Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 07/04/2023

Policy and Administrative Framework for the Efficient and Optimal Development of the Country's Offshore Wind (OSW) Resources

Pursuant to Section 2 of Executive Order (EO) No. 21 titled, "Directing the Establishment of the Policy and Administrative Framework for Offshore Wind (OSW) Development" issued on 19 April 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE), in concerned stakeholders, hereby issues, adopts and promulgates the following policies and administrative frameworks for the efficient and optimal... Read More


Adopting the Guidelines Governing the 4th Open and Competitive Selection Process (OCSP4) in the Award of Renewable Energy Service Contracts, and for Other Purposes

WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 7638, as amended, or the Department of Energy Act of 1992, mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) to: prepare, integrate, coordinate, supervise, and control all plans, programs, projects, and activities of the Government relative to energy exploration, development, utilization, distribution, and conservation;

Published at: BusinessWorld and Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 06/26/2023

Adoption of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan (NEECP) and Roadmap 2023-2050

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7638 or the Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992 states that it is the policy of the State to ensure a continuous, adequate, and economic supply of energy through, among others, judicious conservation, renewal, and efficient utilization of energy, to keep pace with the country's growth and economic development;

Published at: BusinessWorld, Daily Tribune and Philippine Star
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 06/13/2023

Prescribing the Guidelines on the Philippine Transport Vehicles Fuel Economy Labeling Program (VFELP) for Compliance of Vehicle Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Dealers, and Rebuilders

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7638, as amended, or the Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992 states that it is the policy of the State to ensure a continuous, adequate, reliable, and economic supply of energy through, among others, judicious conservation, renewal, and efficient utilization of energy, to keep pace with the country's growth and economic... Read More

Published at: BusinessWorld and Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 06/05/2023

Prescribing the Fuel Economy Performance Rating (FEPR) Guidelines on Road Transport Vehicles Under the Philippine Transport Vehicles Fuel Economy Labeling Program (VFELP) for Compliance of Vehicle Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Dealers, and Rebuilders

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7638, as amended, or the Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992 states that it is the policy of the State to ensure a continuous, adequate, reliable, and economic supply of energy through, among others, judicious conservation, renewal, and efficient utilization of energy, to keep pace with the country's growth and economic... Read More

Published at: Philippine Star and BusinessWorld
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 06/05/2023

Prescribing the Amendments to Department Circular No. DC2017-12-0015 or the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Rules for On-Grid Areas

WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 7638 or the Department of Energy (DOE} Act of 1992 declares the policy of the State, among others, to 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: BusinessWorld and Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 06/05/2023

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