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

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SEVENTEENTH (17%) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. D406

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Whereas, in Section 16, Article II of the Constitution, the State undertakes to
protect and promote the right of the People to a balanced and healthful ecology in
accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

Whereas, in Section 12, Article XIV of the Constitution, the State undertakes to
promote and adaption of technology from all sources and for national benefit.

The use of inverter technology for air conditioners and refrigerators is now
gaining popularity. The compressor of air conditioners is powered by a variable speed
drive or ‘inverter’ which enables the compressor to run at a range of speed from slow
to fast, matching the output required. Inverters electronically control the electrical
voltage, they receive information from sensors and adjust the revolution speed of the
compressor which directly regulates air conditioners output.

Studies have shown that, ‘inverter’ air conditioners and refrigerators are more
advantageous than the ‘non-inverter’. Inverters have remarkable benefits of high
performance and efficiency, such as: (IJenergy saving— up to 80% less in electricity
consumption because it reaches the set temperature quicker; (2)powerful— start up
time is reduced by 30%, also the set temperature can be reached quickly due to
inverter’s maximum operation capacity; (3)comfortable— it's easy to install and be
replaced, also the indoor and outdoor unit has a quieter operation; (4) environment
friendly—it has heat pump that draws energy from the air to the air conditioner and
turn the energy into cooling or heating.

Inverter air conditioning though is more expensive than the non inverter, but
its energy cost is only approximately 12p per kilowatt hour, which in the long run will
be more economical to the consumers.

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ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


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

SEVENTEENTH (17%) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5406

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ
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AN ACT
REQUIRING THE USE OF INVERTER AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
IN ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be 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 “Inverter Act of 2014”.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy— The State recognizes the importance of
science and technology and undertakes the adoption of science and technology for
national benefit. The State likewise undertakes to protect the right of the people to a
healthful and balanced ecology that is in rhythm and harmony of nature. The State
thus recognizes the use of Inverters for air conditioners and refrigeration

SECTION 3. Use of ‘inverters’ in all air conditioning units and refrigeration
system of Government Offices— To promote economy in governance and in order to
protect the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology by using an
environment safe and energy saving device for air conditioning and refrigeration
system of all government offices. Instead, government offices are hereby required to
replace all their ‘non inverter’ air conditioning unit and refrigeration system to an
‘inverter’ type.

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations.— The Department of Energy
shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to carry into effect the purpose of this
Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This act shall be effective fifteen (15) days following
the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or a newpaper of general
circulation.

SECTION 6. Appropriations. The sums necessary for the implementation of
this Act shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

Approved,