Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____________ 
Introduced by Representative KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The energy sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, and addressing it is 
essential for meeting our international commitments under the Paris Agreement and achieving 
long-term energy security.  
This proposed measure, the “Energy Transition Act,” establishes a national policy and 
framework for a clean and just energy transition. It provides for an Energy Transition Plan (ETP) 
to guide the country’s shift from fossil-based systems to clean energy sources such as solar, wind, 
geothermal, ocean energy, hydropower, biomass, and emerging technologies like green hydrogen. 
The Act also sets national targets that include a moratorium on new fossil fuel power plants, a 
phase-out schedule for existing fossil-based systems and internal combustion engine vehicles, and 
the attainment of net-zero emissions in the energy sector by 2050. 
To ensure a just transition, the bill mandates the protection of labor rights and 
investments, as well as retraining and reskilling programs for workers affected by the decline of 
fossil-fuel industries. It also institutionalizes the role of government agencies, led by the Climate 
Change Commission (CCC), in harmonizing existing energy, transport, trade, agriculture, and 
environmental policies with the transition framework. 
By passing this measure, the Philippines will not only fulfill its international 
commitments under the Paris Agreement, but also secure a more resilient, equitable, and 
sustainable energy future for present and future generation. 
In view of the urgency of addressing the climate crisis and safeguarding the country’s 
energy security, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
DEPUTY SPEAKER KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN 
2nd DISTRICT ILOCOS SUR 
September 2, 2025
6:13 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____________ 
Introduced by Representative KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL  ENERGY  POLICY  AND  FRAMEWORK FOR  A 
CLEAN  AND  JUST  ENERGY  TRANSITION  IN THE  COUNTRY,  AND APPROPRIATING  FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted  by the  Senate  and  the House  of Representatives  of  the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION  1. Short  Title. - This Act shall be known  as the "Energy  Transition Act". 
Sec. 2. Declaration  of  Policy.  -It is hereby  declared  the policy  of the State  to adopt a clean,  just,  
and 
comprehensive 
 
energy 
 
transition 
 
framework 
 
which 
 
shall: 
a. Enable  the country  to meet  its international  obligations  to lower  greenhouse gas
emissions  by reducing  usage of fossil-based  systems  of energy  production  and consumption; 
b. Provide  protection  to the environment  by accelerating  the exploration, development,
and utilization  of clean energy  sources  to include,  among 
others,  biomass,  solar,  wind, 
geothermal, 
 
ocean 
 
energy, 
 
hydropower, 
 
green 
 
hydrogen, 
 
and 
biofuels; 
c. Ensure  energy  security  in the country  as it transitions  into clean  energy;
d. Warrant  energy  equity  in the country  during  the energy  transition;  and
e. Afford  protection  to labor and investments  while the country  shifts from fossil-based
systems 
of 
energy 
production 
and 
consumption 
to 
clean 
energy 
sources. 
Sec. 3. Scope.  ~ This Act shall establish a framework for introducing and institutionalizing 
fundamental  policies  on energy  transition,  including  the promotion  of clean  energy  sources,  
decrease  in the utilization  of fossil-based  sources  of energy,  and the delineation  of 
responsibilities 
 
among 
 
various 
 
government 
 
agencies 
 
in 
the 
energy 
sector. 
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Sec. 4. Definition  of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following  terms  shall be defined  as: 
           a. "Clean  Energy  Sources"  refers  to technologies,  such  as electric  vehicles  and fuel cells,   
and energy  sources,  such  as renewable  energy,  that  when  utilized  emits minimal  or no GHG; 
           b. "Climate  Risk"  refers  to both  physical  and transition  risk arising  from  climate change; 
           c. "Energy  Sector"  refers  to the sector  engaged  in exploration  and production refining  and 
marketing,  storage  and transportation,  and utilization  of energy sources such  as fossil  fuels  and 
renewable 
 
energy, 
 
whichever 
 
is 
applicable;   
           d. "Energy  Transition"  refers  to the global  energy  sector's  shift from  fossil-based systems   
of 
energy 
 
production 
 
and 
consumption 
 
to 
clean 
 
energy 
 
sources;  
           e. "Just  Transition"  refers  to globally  recognized  principles  that should  guide the transition   
to 
environmentally 
 
sustainable 
 
economies 
 
and 
societies; 
           f. "Net  zero emissions"  refers  to the state  of the atmosphere  where  the GHG emitted  are 
balanced 
 
by 
its 
removal; 
           g. "Physical  risk"  refers  to potential  loss or damage  to tangible  assets  arising from climate  
change  or other  weather-related  conditions  such as floods,  typhoons, droughts,  earthquakes,  
extreme 
 
weather 
 
variability, 
 
and 
rising 
sea 
levels; 
           h. "Renewable  Energy"  refer  to energy  resources  that do not have an upper limit on the total 
quantity  to be used  Include,  among  others,  biomass,  solar, wind,  geothermal,  ocean  energy,  and 
hydropower 
 
pursuant 
 
to 
the 
provision 
of 
Republic 
 
Act 
No. 
9513; 
 
and 
           i. 'Transition  risk"  refers  to the potential  economic  adjustment  cost resulting from  policy,  
legal,  technology,  and market  changes  to meet  climate  change mitigation  and adaptation  
requirements. 
 
Sec. 5. Energy  Transition  Plan  -There  shall be an Energy  Transition  Plan (ETP) which  shall  
provide  for a comprehensive  framework  In the exploration,  development, utilization,  and 
distribution  of energy  sources  as well as resilience  and upgrading  of existing  energy   
infrastructure  in support  of the country's  shift from fossil-based systems  of energy production   
and consumption  to clean  energy  sources  guided  by the principle  of just transition  as defined  
under  Section  9 of this Act. The ETP shall be prepared  by the Climate  Change  Commission  (CCC),   
in coordination  with the technical working  group created  under  Section  7 of his Act. 
 
             The ETP shall: 
         a. Include the following: 
                   i. The national targets  under  Section  6 of this Act, 
                   ii. The annual targeted  reduction  In GHG emissions  for the energy sector, 
                   iii. Mechanisms to determine  compliance  with the targets  by the energy sector which  shall 
be the monitored  by the CCC,  and 
                  iv. Programs to be implemented by the Department  of Energy, Department  of Transportation,  
Department  of Trade  and Industry, Department  of Environment  and Natural  Resources,  and 
Department of Agriculture,  and other  relevant  agencies  to reduce  GHG  emissions to reach  the annual  
targets; 
          b. Take into consideration, and Integrate if applicable,  various  laws including Republic  Act No. 
9136, Republic  Act No. 9513, Republic  Act No. 11285 otherwise  known as the Energy  Efficiency  and 


Conservation  Act, Republic Act No. 11572  otherwise  known as the Philippine  Energy  Research  and 
Policy Institute  Act, Republic  Act No. 11646 otherwise  known  as the Microgrid  Systems  Act, and 
Republic  Act No. 11697  otherwise known  as the Electric  Vehicle  Industry  Development  Act; 
          c. Be harmonized  with the existing  plans which  shall include  the NationalDetermined  
Contribution,  Philippine  Energy  Plan, National  Transport  Policy,  Philippine Development  Plan and 
Health  and Pollution  Action  Plan; and 
          d. Be updated  and submitted  to the Office  of the President  and Congress  not later than the 15th 
of September  of every  year  after  approval  by the Energy Transition Committee. 
 
Sec. 6. National Targets  - The country,  through  the national  government agencies  specified  in this Act, 
shall: 
          a. Implement  a moratorium  on the following: 
                i. Establishment  of new fossil  fuel power  plants  upon  the effectivity  of this Act; 
                ii. Sale of new internal combustion engine  vehicles  within  the timeframe to be determined   
by the Energy  Transition  Plan; 
           b. Implement  a phase  out of the following: 
                i. Existing  fossil fuel power plants within the timeframe  to be determined  by the Energy  
Transition  Plan; 
                ii. Existing  internal  combustion  engine  vehicles  within  the timeframe  to be determined  by 
the Energy  Transition  Plan; 
          c. Increase  the share  of clean  energy  sources  in the energy  mix of the country while taking  into 
account  the moratorium  of new fossil  fuel power  plants and phase  out of existing  fossil  fuel power  
plants; 
          d. Reduce GHG emissions  in accordance  with the country's  National Determined  Contribution  
(NDC)  and achieve  net zero emissions  in the energy  sector  by 2050; 
 
 Sec. 7. Role of Government Agencies - In addition to their current responsibilities  and functions  under  
the existing  laws, the following  government  agencies  shall exercise  responsibilities  and functions  as 
enumerated  hereunder: 
 
          a. Climate Change  Commission  (CCC)  - The CCC shall: 
              i. Serve  as the lead agency  in the implementation  of this Act, 
             ii. Convene  a technical  working  group (TWG),  within thirty (30)  calendar  days from the 
effectivity  of this Act, comprised  of the following: 
                  1. Secretary  of CCC as the Chairperson, 
                  2. Secretary  of Department  of Energy  (DOE)  as the Vice-Chairperson, 
                  3. Secretary  of Department  of Finance  (DOF), 
                  4. Secretary  of Department  of Transportation  (DOTR), 
                  5. Secretary  of Department  of Environment  and Natural  Resources  (DENR), 
                  6. Secretary  of Department  of Trade  and Industry  (DTI), 
                  7. Secretary  of Department  of Agriculture  (DA), 
                  8. Chairperson  of the Energy Regulatory  Commission (ERC),  and 
                  9. Chairperson  of the Securities  and Exchange  Commission (SEC). 


 
The members can appoint their permanent representatives  to the TWG.  The CCC shall serve  as  
the TWG's  secretariat.  The TWG shall: 
                   1. Evaluate  and approve  the FTP, 
                   2. Monitor,  review,  and provide  strategic  direction  In the  implementation  of the ETP and 
of this Act, 
                   3. Coordinate  with various  national  government  agencies, government-owned  and 
controlled  corporations,  local government  units, and private  stakeholders  to ensure  the timely  
implementation  of the ETP, 
                   4. Provide  for a forum  for feedback  and recommendations  on the implementation  of the 
ETP, and 
                   5. Perform  such other  functions,  as may be necessary,  to attain  the objectives  of this Act, 
 
             iii. Formulate  the ETP, upon consultation  with relevant  public and private    stakeholders. 
             iv. Monitor,  in coordination  with the members  of the TWG, the implementation  of the ETP, 
and 
             v. Compile  all the GHG emissions  report of the various  sectors identified  in this Act and 
determine  its compliance  with the targets  set out in the ETP; 
 
      b. Department  of Energy  (DOE)  - The DOE shall: 
             i. Assist  the CCC in the implementation  of the ETP , 
             ii.. Formulate,  implement,  enforce,  and monitor  programs  in the  energy  sector  towards  the 
Implementation  and accomplishment  of  the targets  set out in the ETP, and ensure  a just transition  
in the  sector, 
            iii. Monitor  and prepare  an annual  report  on the GHG  emissions  of the energy  sector  in 
accordance  with  the targets  set out In the ETP, and 
            iv. Submit  annually  the GHG emissions  report  of the energy  sector  to the CCC; 
       c. Department  of Labor and Employment  (DOLE)  - The DOLE shall, in coordination  with  the DOE,  
ensure  the protection  of rights  of the employees  under  the labor  sector  affected  by the 
implementation  of the ETP. It shall  also undertake  training  programs,  together  with the Technical  
Education  and Skills Development  Authority,  for affected  employees  by the implementation  of the 
ETP to allow them to find gainful  employment  In other  sectors; 
       d. Department  of Finance  (DOF)  - The DOF,  shall: 
            i. Determine,  upon  consultation  with the CCC, other  members  of the TWG, and other relevant  
public and private  stakeholders,  the prioritization  of programs  for the implementation  of the ETP to 
be funded  through  the Energy  Transition  Fund,  and 
           ii. Provide  for mechanisms  to assist companies  to access  green  financing; 
      e. Department  of Environment  and Natural  Resources  (DENR)  - The DENR shall,  in coordination  
with the CCC  and other  concerned  agencies,  establish the guidelines  for the determination  of the 
amount  of GHG emissions  attributed  to various  sources; 


 
      f. Department  of Transportation  (DOTr)  - The DOTr  shall: 
             i. Assist  the CCC in the implementation  of the ETP in the transport  sector, 
           ii. Formulate,  implement,  enforce,  and monitor  programs  In the transport  sector towards  the 
implementation  and accomplishment  of the targets  set out in the ETP while  ensuring  a just 
transition  for public  utility  vehicles, 
          iii. Monitor  and prepare  an annual  report  on the GHG  emissions  of the transport  sector  in 
accordance  with the targets  set out in the ETP,  and 
          iv. Submit  annually  the GHG emissions  report  of the transport  sector  to the CCC; 
 
     g. Department  of Agriculture  (DA)  - The DA shall: 
          i. Assist  the CCC in the implementation  of the ETP In the agriculture,  fisheries,  and forestry  
(AFF)  sector, 
         ii. Formulate,  implement,  enforce,  and monitor  programs  in the AFF  sector  towards  the 
implementation  and accomplishment  of the targets  set out in the ETP while  ensuring  a just 
transition  for the sector. 
       iii. Monitor  and prepare  an annual  report  on the GHG  emissions  of the  AFF sector  in 
accordance  with the targets  set out in the ETP, and  Submit  annually  the GHG  emissions  report  of 
the AFF sector  to the CCC; 
 
     h. Department  of Trade  and Industry  - The DA shall: 
          i. Assist  the CCC in the Implementation  of the ETP in the industry  sector, 
         ii. Formulate,  Implement,  enforce,  and monitor  programs  in the industry  sector  towards  the 
implementation  and accomplishment  of the targets  set out in the ETP while  ensuring  a just 
transition  for the sector, 
        iii.Monitor  and prepare  an annual  report  on the GHG  emissions  of the industry  sector  in 
accordance  with the targets  set out in the ETP,  and 
        iv. Submit  annually  the GHG  emissions  report  of the industry  sector  to the CCC; 
      
     i.  Energy  Regulatory  Commission  (ERC)  - The ERC shall enact  regulations  to  support  the 
implementation  of the national  targets  pursuant  to Section  6 of this Act and the ETP. 
 
Sec. 8. Mandatory  Disclosure  - The SEC shall make it mandatory  for listed  companies  to disclose  
climate  risks  as the country  shift  from  fossil  fuels  to clean  energy  sources. 
 
Sec. 9. Just Transition  - Under  the principle  of just transition,  the TWG, In approving  the ETP and its 
implementation,  shall ensure  a fair and inclusive  energy  transition  by minimizing  its negative  
impacts  to communities  that  are reliant  on fossil-based  system  of production  and utilization.  This 
shall include  labor  programs  which includes  conduct  of trainings  for employees  that are under  
fossil-based  system  of production  and utilization  industries  prior the implementation  of this Act to 


ensure their  continuous  employment,  If practicable,  and to protect  their  rights  and benefits  in  
accordance  with the existing  labor  laws and rules  and regulations. 
 
Sec. 10. Application  of  Incentives  under  RA 9513  or Renewable  Energy  Act  of 2008  and  RA 11285 
or the Energy  Efficiency  and  Conservation  Act - Projects  for the implementation  of the ETP under  
this Act shall be entitled  to the Incentives  under  RA 9513  and RA 11285. 
 
Sec. 11. Prohibited  Acts  -The  following  acts are prohibited:   
         a. For natural  or juridical  entities: 
                i. Failure  to disclose  climate  risks under  Section  8 of this Act, 
               ii. Violation of any provision of this Act, its implementing  rules and regulations,  and other 
issuances  promulgated  in accordance  with this Act. 
        b. For government  agencies:  Failure  to comply  with their responsibilities  an comply  with the 
time  frames  under  this Act. 
 
Sec. 12. Fines  and  Penalties  - Without  prejudice  to civil and criminal  liability, the following  
administrative  penalties  shall be imposed  upon the following  for every  prohibited  act enumerated  
below: 
        a. Section  11(a): 
                  i. First Offense:  A fine ranging from Fifty thousand  pesos  (P50,000.00)  to Five hundred  
thousand  pesos  (P500,000.00), 
                ii. Second  Offense:  A fine ranging  from Five hundred  thousand  pesos (P500,000.00)  to  
One million  pesos  (P1,000,000.00)  and revocation of permits. 
        b. Section  11(b): 
                i. First offense:  six (6) months  suspension, 
               ii. Second  offense:  Dismissal  from service. 
 
Sec. 13. Energy  Transition  Fund-  A Special  Account  in the General  Fund  (SAGF) for energy  
transition,  which shall be maintained  and managed  by the Bureau  of Treasury, shall be established  to 
support  the programs  for energy  transition  and the implementation of the ETP.  The SAGF for energy  
transition  shall recognize  and accept   
grants,  contributions,  and donations  for energy  transition,  for the implementation  of the ETP and its 
relevant  programs. 
 
Sec. 14. Appropriations  - There  is hereby  appropriated  out of the General  Appropriations  Act, the 
sum of One Hundred  Million  Pesos  (PlOO, 000,000.00)  for the initial  Energy  Transition  Fund.  
Thereafter,  such  amounts  necessary  for the sustainable implementation  of the ETP and its relevant  
programs  shall be appropriated  from the General Appropriations  Act. 
 


Sec. 15. Implementing  Rules  and  Regulations  - The CCC shall,  in consultation with TWG and other  
public  and private  stakeholders,  promulgate  the Implementing  Rules  and Regulation  of this Act 
within  ninety  (90) calendar  days  from Its effectivity. 
 
Sec. 16. Oversight  Committee.  - Upon the effectivity of this Act, the Joint  Congressional  Energy  
Commission  established  under Republic  Act No. 9136 and renamed  under  Republic  Act No. 11285,  
shall exercise  oversight  powers  over the implementation  of this Act. 
 
Sec. 17. Repealing  Clause.  — All laws, presidential decrees,  executive  orders,  and rules  and 
regulations,  or parts  thereof.  Inconsistent with the provisions  of this Act are hereby  repealed  or 
modified  accordingly. 
 
Sec. 18. Separability  Clause.  - If, for any reason,  any section  or provision  of this Act is held 
unconstitutional  or invalid,  the other  sections  or provisions  hereof  shall  not be affected  thereby. 
 
Sec. 19. Effectivity  Clause.  - This Act shall take effect after Its complete publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general .circulation 
 
Approved,