DATE 1 JUL 2025

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._773_

Introduced by Representative Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Electricity is a crucial part of modern life and the economy. It is imperative for
industrialization, economic development, and technological advancement. Nevertheless,
the generation of electricity greatly contributes to carbon dioxide emissions which result
in environmental deterioration.

The generation of electricity is accountable for about 40% of global carbon
emissions because most electricity is still generated by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil,
or gas that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHG). These GHG fraps
heat causing global warming and climate change. Climate crisis affects everyone and
those who have contributed the least are the most affected the future generation.

As declared in the landmark case of Oposa vs. Factoran, the doctrine of
intergenerational responsibility means that every generation has a responsibility to the
next to preserve the rhythm and harmony of nature for the full enjoyment of a balanced
and healthful ecology. Hence, our generation must take initiatives to protect our
environment by reducing carbon emissions and shifting to renewable energy.

This bill pushes the government to utilize renewable energy for streetlights in the
entire country. Solar streetlights use solar panels to charge its battery through the sun
and then powers a LED or fluorescent lamp at night. It is energy efficient and
environmentally friendly that will substitute the traditional streetlights and will save our
energy reserves.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _773

Introduced by Representative Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF SOLAR STREET LIGHTS IN
THE ENTIRE COUNTRY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Solar Street Lights Act".

Sec 2. Declaration of Policy — It is the declared policy of the State to reduce
carbon emissions of the country and promote renewable energy. It is likewise the
policy of the State that its citizens from all walks of life will benefit from renewable

energy program of the government.

Sec 3. Scope — All national, provincial, municipal, city, and barangay roads
and streets shall use solar streetlights to illuminate the night through which its

citizens traverse.

Sec 4. Role of the Department of Science and Technology — The Department
of Science and Technology (DOST) shall coordinate with other departments of the
government and thereafter conduct a study as to how many solar streetlights will be
needed to be installed in the entire country. It shall provide the necessary information
or specifications as to how much wattage, battery capacity, number of solar panels
needed, and distance between each solar streetlight to standardize the same and
ensure light is delivered on certain type and width of road or street. The DOST shall


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likewise provide a priority list of barangays, municipalities, cities, and provinces that
will benefit from the provisions of this Act. The list shall be based on a reasonable
criterion taking into consideration the urgency of providing adequate street light

supply and the population of the place.

Sec 5. Sourcing — In the purchase of solar streetlights for installation and use,
local businesses shall be given priority in supplying the government of the same. A
higher priority shall be given to local businesses that manufacture and sell solar
streetlights.

Sec 6. Appropriation — The amount necessary for the implementation of this

Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within sixty (60) days from the
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Public Works and Highways, in consultation
with DOST, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to effectively

implement the provisions of this Act.

Sec 8. Separability Clause — If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected

shall remain valid and subsisting.

Sec 9. Repealing Clause - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or
inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended
accordingly.

Sec 10. Effectivity Clause — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,