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‘The country’s power situation is predicted to worsen in 2011 as there are no new energy sources
to cope with the projected increase in demand for electricity in the coming years. An official
from the National Grid Corp. warned that the power situation in the country has remained
unstable and that projections showed it would be bleak in 2011. He added that the island of
Luzon will be greatly affected due mainly to the “wear and tear” of the existing power plants
found in the island. Thus, there is a need to explore and develop other alternative sources of
energy in order to address the impending energy crisis.

Wind power or wind energy is one such form of alternative energy that the government may
explore and utilize to address the country’s power crisis. Wind power or wind energy has long
been used by humans to propel their ships, provide accessible water for farming via the “water-
pumping windmill”, transport system throughout the world via the steam locomotives, etc.
Present innovations in wind power made it possible for us to “harvest” wind turbines and
generate electricity,

In the Philippines, the windmills in Bangui are one shining example in the Asian region on how
to properly utilize wind energy. The town of Bangui in Ilocos Norte utilizes wind energy to
supply the province's demand in energy. At present, the windmills in Bangui provide about 40%
of the power needed by Ilocos Norte. In the past, the town of Bangui is susceptible to power
‘outages due to their location as the source of electricity came from a power station in La Union,
a province away from Ilocos Norte. The power outages hamper not only the activities of the
citizens of Hocos Norte but of local businesses and investors who have decided to set up shop in
Ilocos.

Wind energy provides free, renewable source of energy that does not emit any air pollutants or
greenhouse gases, However, wind energy utilization in the country still is not that popular though
there is potential for its application in our country as evidenced by the experience of the town of
Bangui. The use of wind energy in the town of Bangui has made the price of energy cheaper in
the province of Ilocos Norte as well as transforming the province of Ilocos Norte as one of the
most environmentally-friendly location in the country. Hence, it is necessary to create a
government entity that would initiate and promote public acceptance of this source of energy.

This bill seeks to establish the Wind Energy Development Authority that would initiate and
promote the use and development of Wind Energy in the country. It is envisioned that with the
use of Wind Energy the country will be able to address the growing energy demands of the
society as well as to promote consciousness among the Filipino people in protecting the
environment.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

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ANTONIO “SONNY” F. TRILLANES IV.
Senator

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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F, Trillanes IV

RECEIV

, ANACT
ESTABLISHING THE WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in Congress
‘Assembled:

SECTION 1, There is hereby created the Wind Energy Development Authority
hereinafter referred to as the “Authority” which shall undertake to do researches and promote the

development and utilization of wind energy.

SEC, 2. The powers and functions of the Authority shall be vested in a Board of
Directors consisting of a Chairman and four (4) members who shall be appointed by the
President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments. The chairman
and the two (2) members shall serve for a term of four (4) years, while the remaining two (2)
members shall be an ex-officio members, who shall be composed of the Secretary of Energy and
the Secretary of Science and Technology. They shall receive compensation as may be fixed by
the President of the Philippines which shall not exceed with those given to Commissioners of a
Constitutional Body. No person shall be appointed Chairman or members of the board unless he
is a natural born Filipino citizen at least thirty (30) years of age, of good moral character, and

must be of recognized competence in the fields of science and technology.


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SEC. 3. The Board of Directors shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

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Prepare and issue rules and, regulations as it considers necessary for the effective

discharge of its function:

b) Direct the management, operations, and administration of the authority;

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c) Adopt and use corporate seal;

4) Make contracts;

e) Sue and be sued;

f) Appoint such officers and employees as are not otherwise provided for in this Act, to
define their duties, fix their compensation, discipline, and dismiss anyone of them for
cause, subject to the Civil Service, Commission rules and regulations,

) Exercise such incidental powers as shall be necessary to carry on the functions of the

authority.

SEC. 4. The Authority shall have the following powers and functions:

a) Conduct extensive research on the different types and sources of Wind Energy;

b) Formulate a comprehensive policy for the research, development, and utilization of
Wind Energy;

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Implement the government program on the allocation, distribution, and sale of the
different Wind Energy Resources;
4) Perform such other powers, and functions as may be necessary to carry out the

provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. The chairman shall be the Chief Operating Officer. In case of absence or
whenever the Chairman is unable to act) the Board shall designate who among its members shall

act as the Chairman.


SEC. 6. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriation for the Department of Science and Technology under the current
General Appropriation Act. Thereafter such sum as may be necessary for continuous operation of

the Authority shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazatte or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

Approved, .