NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF 1 HE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
s. No. 446
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RECEIVED B\:_,
Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
MANDATING ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES TO USE RENEWABLE ENERGY, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Our country has huge and diverse renewable energy sources that can be 
harnessed to generate clean, non-polluting power. Developing these resources will 
reduce the country's dependence on expensive and imported fuel, as well as sustain 
our demands for energy.
Thus, it is high time for the government to set an example for the citizenry to 
follow. This bill seeks to help push for the maximization of use of available 
renewable energy by mandating government offices to use such energy source.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MARK A. VILLAR
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
MANDATING ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES TO USE RENEWABLE ENERGY, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall protect and advance the
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right of the people to a balanced and healthfu! ecology in accord with the rhythm
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and harmony of nature. Thus it is the objective to Increase the utilization of
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renewable energy by institutionalizing the development of national and local
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capabilities in use of renewable energy systems, and promoting its efficient and cost-
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effective application, and to establish the necessary Infrastructure and mechanism to
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carry out the mandates of this law.
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Sec. 2. Government Offices. ^ All national government offices shall install any
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appropriate and feasible renewable energy source as provided under RA 9513
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otherwise known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2003. This includes all provincial,
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regional, and other satellite offices of the national government including
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Government-Owned or Controlled Corporation (GOCCs).
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Sec. 3. Power Supply. - The renewable energy installed in the government
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offices shall be the source of the offices’ power supply for at least 20% of its total


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daily energy consumption.
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Sec 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Energy
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(DOE) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall
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determine the appropriate and feasible renewable energy source depending on the
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location of the government office concerned, and they shall formulate the rules and
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regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Act within three (3)
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months from the effectivity of this Act.
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Sec 6. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of this
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Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the implementing agencies and the
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agencies or offices who shall utilize the renewable energy source.
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Sec 7. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall
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remain in force and effect.
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Sec 8. Repealing Clause, - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
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order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this
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Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
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complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,