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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero 
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    EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The state is cognizant, that energy is collected from renewable resources, which 
mostly are then naturally replenished on a human period, such of these 
are sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy 
primarily 
provides 
energy 
in 
four 
vital 
important 
areas; electricity 
generation, air and water 
heating/cooling, transportation, 
and rural 
(off-
grid) energy services. 
This House Bill seeks to create the National Renewable Energy Resources 
Institute, the government entity that shall spearhead the implementation and 
application of policies and mechanisms on the development of Renewable Energy 
Resources in the country. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D. 
July 1, 2022 
11:40 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero 
________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
CREATING THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY 
RESOURCES INSTITUTE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1: SHORT TITLE – This Act shall be known as the “National 
Renewable Energy Resources Institute Act”. 
SECTION 2: DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is the policy of the State to 
ensure the development of the country's Energy development programs. 
The State recognizes the importance of Renewable Energy research 
and development to foster economic progress, and promote its resources 
and application.  
The State recognizes the need to promote Renewable Energy 
resources for the welfare of all Filipinos and the entire country. 
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SECTION 3: CREATION OF THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY 
RESOURCES INSTITUTE – There shall hereby be created the National 
Renewable Energy Resources Institute, hereinafter referred to as the 
Institute. 
SECTION 4: MANDATE – The Institute shall be the primary policy, 
planning, coordinating, implementing, and administrative entity of the 
Executive Branch of the government that will plan, develop, and promote 
the Renewable Energy Resources development and application.  
SECTION 5: POWERS AND FUNCTIONS – The Institute shall exercise the 
following powers and functions: 
I. Policy and Planning 
(a) Formulate, recommend and implement national policies, 
plans, programs and guidelines that will promote the 
development and harness the potential of renewable energy 
resources with due consideration for the country’s welfare and 
success; 
(b) Formulate policies and initiatives, in regards with the 
National Energy Development Program, in collaboration with 
the Department of Energy; 
(c) Provide an integrated framework and programs in order to 
optimize the potential of our renewable energy resources; 
 (d) Prescribe rules and regulations for the establishment, 
operation and maintenance of the Institute resources and 
programs; and 
(e) Establish renewable energy resources facilities that will be 
accessible to the general public; 
II. Resource-Sharing and Capacity-Building 
(f) Harmonize and coordinate all renewable energy resources 
programs, plans and initiatives to ensure opportunities and 
maximum development of our country; 
(g) Assist and provide technical expertise to government 
agencies in the development of guidelines in the enforcement 


 
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and administration of laws, standards, rules, and regulations 
governing the Institute; 
(h) Assess, review and support renewable energy resources 
related 
research 
and 
development 
programs 
of 
the 
government in coordination with the appropriate government 
agencies and other institutions concerned; 
(i) 
Prescribe 
the 
personnel 
qualifications 
and 
other 
qualification standards essential to the effective development 
and operation of Institute; 
(j) Develop programs that would enhance the career 
advancement opportunities of the Institute and other 
personnel; 
(k) Assist in the dissemination of vital information essential to 
disaster risk reduction and preparedness through its 
activities; 
(k) Represent and negotiate for Philippine interest on matters 
pertaining to renewable energy resources in international 
bodies, in coordination with the appropriate government 
agencies and other institutions concerned; 
(l) Establish guidelines for public-private partnerships in the 
implementation 
and 
application 
of 
renewable 
energy 
resources for development; and 
(m) Promote strategic partnerships and alliances between and 
among local and international Energy resources body and/or 
competitor, for the research and development, educational 
and training institutions, to enhance competitiveness of all 
personnel and workers.  
SECTION 6: REGIONAL OFFICES – The Institute shall establish, operate, 
and maintain a regional office in the different administrative regions of the 
country as the need arises.  
Each regional office shall be headed by a Regional Director who may be 
assisted by one (1) Assistant Regional Director.  
The Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director shall be appointed 
by the President of the republic.  


 
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The regional offices shall have, within their respective administrative 
regions, the following functions: 
(a) Implement laws, policies, plans, programs, projects, rules and 
regulations of the Institute: 
(b) Provide efficient and effective service to the people: 
(c) Coordinate with regional offices of other departments, offices, 
and agencies; 
(d) Coordinate with the LGUs; and 
(e) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or 
assigned by President of the Institute. 
SECTION 7: SECTORAL AND INDUSTRY TASK FORCES – The Institute 
shall create sectoral and industry, task forces, technical working groups, 
advisory bodies or committees for the furtherance of its objectives.  
Additional private sector representatives, such as from the academe, civil 
society organizations (CSOs), and federation of private industries directly 
involved in energy resources concerns, as well as representatives of other 
National Government Agencies (NGAs).  
Local Government Units (LGUs) and Government Owned and Controlled 
Corporations (GOCCs) may be appointed to these working groups.  
Government energy resources experts may also be tapped to partake work 
in the Institute through, these working groups. 
SECTION 8: SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT OF SERVICE – 
Employees who are separated from service within six (6) months from the 
effectivity of this Act as a result of the consolidation and/or reorganization 
under the provisions of this Act shall receive separation benefits to which 
they may be entitled under Executive Order No. 366, s. 2004:  
Provided, that those who are qualified to retire under existing requirement 
laws shall be allowed to retire and receive retirement benefits to which they 
may be entitled under applicable laws and issuances. 


 
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SECTION 9: STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN – Subject to the 
approval of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Institute 
shall determine its organizational structure and create new divisions or 
units as it may deem necessary, and shall appoint officers and employees 
of the Institute in accordance with the civil service law, rules, and 
regulations. 
SECTION 10: APPROPRIATION – The amount needed for the initial 
implementation of this Act shall be One Billion Pesos (1,000,000,000.00) 
taken from the National Treasury.  
Thereafter, the amount needed for the operation and maintenance of the 
Institute shall be included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA), the 
year after the enactment of this act, and thereafter. 
SECTION 11: IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. – The 
Department of Energy (DOE) and all other agencies and departments 
concerned shall issue within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act 
the necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 12: SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. — If any provision or part hereof 
is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not 
affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
SECTION 13: REPEALING CLAUSE. – All laws, presidential decrees, 
executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with 
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
accordingly. 
SECTION 14: EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. - This Act shall take effect fifteen 
(15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved.