WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7638 or the Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992 created the 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, Section 2 or Republic Act (RA) No. 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 states that it is the declared policy of the State to ensure and accelerate the total electrification of the country; to ensure the quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric power; and to assure socially and environmentally compatible energy sources and infrastructure;