Republic of the Ph

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17''') CONGRE!

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5402

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pollution and the ever-increasing scarcity of non renewable
energy sources like coal, oil and gas have been a major
environmental problem all throughout these years not only of our
country, but of the whole world. The heavy consumption of thest
resources by people today poses a threat to our next generation
such that in the not so far future, the latter may not be able to
live in a safe, clean and rich environment anymore

It is the mandate of the State to ensure that its people shall
continuously enjoy its natural resources. In connecuon with ths.
the State is duty-bound to resort to actions and solutions that
aim to save and efficiently utilize what is left of our nature

Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution )11\
that “the State shall protect and advarive the nyht of the people
a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm arid
harmony of nature”. In line with this policy. tt ‘



utilize solar power to generate electricity and/or thermal energy
in order to preserve a balanced ecology

Solar power is the conversion of solar energy — or in other
words, energy from the sun - to usable electricity, Although this
step is perceived to be a costly endeavor, the long tern benefits ol

the State will have 16 inc vet

it far outweighs the expenses
energy is a renewable resource which mak thie nu
sustainable for energy consumption, Othe
unless the sun dies ~ if that is even a possibility — solar ener,
limitless and will always be available to us. On the other band
non-renewable resource can only be used once as it does not
replace itself in the short term and there is only a finite quantity
available. Another advantage is that solar energy has almost no
impact on the global climate, while electricity generated by power
plants which our country makes use of in the present time
produces carbon dioxide emissions that is detrimental to the
environment.

Ise stated. us

By utilizing solar energy, our country will be able |
preserve the non-renewable energy sources and leave some for
our future generation. In this way. we will be able u
present needs without compromising the ability
generations to meet their needs. Moreover. we will
lessen pollution that damages our natural environmer
leads to global warming

It is only for this reason that the approval of this bill is
being sought.

we c. O,

ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

NTH (17'') CONGRESS
First Regular Sessio

House Bill No 5402

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC OLINAREZ

AN ACT MANDATING GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND/OR
ESTABLISHMENTS TO ALLOT AT LEAST THIRTY PERCENT
(30%) OF THEIR ENERGY REQUIREMENTS TO SOLAR
ENERGY, AND COROLLARILY, MANDATING THE SAME TO
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS UNTO THEIR BUILDINGS.

Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall
Solar Energy Act of 2016

Section 2. Definition of Terms. The (ilo: ns sha
have the following definitions, as used in this Act, tow

Solar Energy - The energy the
receives from the sun, primarily as visible light
and other forms of electromagnetic radiation



Solar Panel - a panel designed to absort
the sun's rays
generating electricity or heating,

as a source of energy for

Section 3. Coverage. This Act shall cover a! &
departments and its attached agencies and offices 1 din
government owned and controlled corporations and lox
government units in the Philippines.

Section 4. Solar Energy for Electricity and/or Thermal
Energy Requirements. Government offices and government
owned establishments shall utilize solar energy for at least thins
percent (30%) of their electricity
requirements/consumptions in their day-to-day operat

Section 5. Installation of Solar Panels. 1}
departments, offices and establishments
install solar panels unto their buildings fi) the cifiiet
conversion of solar energy into the electricity that they ne

svered by

Section 6. Period to Install Solar Panels. |! !\u os
establishment covered by this Act must, within Six (of mantis
from the effectivity of this Act comply with the requirements set
forth hereto.

Section 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. 1)
Department of Energy in coordination with the Department of

Interior and Local Government shall promulgate — the
Implementing Rules and Regulations to carry out the provisions
of this Act. Such rules and regulations shall take effect upot

their publication in three (3) newspapers of general ii

Section 8. Repealing Clause.- All laws prosiena
decrees, letters of instructions, executive orders. rule
regulations insofar as they are inconsistent will) tis Aci. att
hereby repealed or amended as the case may be


Section 9. Separability Clause. — In the event thar any
provision of this Act or any portion thereof is declared
unconstitutional by a competent court, the other provis shall
not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and enfor«

Section 10. Effectivity Clause.
after its complete publication in at least thre Je
general circulation.

APPROVED.