Creation of a Centralized Review and Evaluation Committee for the Purpose of Integrating the Current Committees Administering the Review and Evaluation of Renewable Energy, Petroleum, Downstream Natural Gas, and Coal Service Contract Applications, the Award, Amendment and Termination of Contracts
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7638, as amended, otherwise known as "The Department of Energy (DOE) 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;
WHEREAS, on 7 April 2017, Department Order (DO) No. 2017-04-0005, otherwise known as "Prescribing the New Guidelines in the Processing of Applications for Renewable Energy Service/Operating Contracts" has been issued and adopted;