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

10 Feb 2014
CaF PH

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS .
First Regular Session See

. 3882

House Bill No.

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: (1)energy 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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3882

House Bill No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

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,