NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, 3R.
AN ACT
REDUCING THE COST OF ELECTRICITY FOR NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 
OFFICES BY PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF 
SOLAR ENERGY IN ALL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND OFFICES 
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as the "Renewable Energy Act of 
2008" was enacted to accelerate the exploration and development of renewable 
energy sources to achieve energy self-reliance and minimize the country's exposure 
to price fluctuations of fossil fuels in the international markets. One of the 
renewable energy resources is solar energy which Is defined as "the energy derived 
from solar radiation that can be converted into useful thermal or electrical energy"
According to a policy brief of the Department of Energy entitled, "It's More 
Sun in the Philippines: Facts and Figures on Solar Energy in the Philippines Project 
Development Programme (PDP) Southeast-Asla" which was developed by Deutsche 
Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH In cooperation with 
Renewable Energy Developers Center (REDC) and WWF Philippines, the use of solar 
energy in the country has great potentials, as follows:
• Solar power creates an energy-secure Philippines. Harnessing solar power is
one way to decrease dependence on the increasing and volatile prices of fossil
fuels.


• Solar energy supplies significant power worldwide. Solar technologies have 
been tried and tested worldwide, with global cumulative installed capacity 
topped 100,000 megawatts (MW) in 2012.
• In the Philippines, the potential is even greater than the aspirational target of
1,528MW attributed to solar in the National Renewable Energy Plan until 
2030.
• Solar energy makes sense for consumers. It provides an immediate solution 
to the country's energy woes. It is the only cost-effective technology that can 
be installed and commissioned in as short as a few days to a few months
' Solar rooftops are distributed generation. Because of the steadily falling costs
of equipment, solar photovoltaics (PV) systems are becoming popular with 
consumers.
Solar energy reduces the price of power sold at the Wholesale Electricity Spot 
Market.
Solar is affordable - Feed-In Tariff vs. FiT-AII. For the average household 
consuming 300 kWh a month, the price for getting dean energy is less than 
PI a month, equivalent to a single candy.
Solar energy creates jobs. Solar technology can further contribute to inclusive 
growth by creating thousands of new jobs.
Solar allows greater access to energy. The deployment of solar power 
systems in rural areas, particularly in far-flung, off-grid barangays, will not
only give rise to new job opportunities, but will also allow families to extend 
their activities to the evenings.
Solar attracts investments. New solar power deployments also mean new
investments that, in turn, will result in millions of pesos In additional revenue 
for the government.
Solar IS not only a free energy resource, but it is also the most 
environment-friendly energy solution.
Solar helps reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The increased use of 
solar will help alleviate the harmful health effects of fossil fuel use and 
mitigate one of the causes of climate change.


In the recent years, a number of establishments have shifted to solar energy 
and this allowed them to realize significant savings in electricity consumption. SM 
Supermalls, for instance, launched their Solar Rooftop Project in 2014 and now have 
over ten (10) malls in different parts of the country and even abroad that have solar 
panels on their rooftops. The capacity of SM solar panels is 9,245 megawatts.
Apart from its economic benefits, the use of a renewable energy resource
such as solar energy is part of our commitment to United Nations Sustainable 
Development Goals.
This bill proposes to establish solar energy systems in all national government 
buildings and offices to ensure efficient, cost-effective and sustainable supply of 
power which is essential to the prompt and unhampered delivery of services to its 
constituents. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the 
Department of Energy (DOE) ire mandated to construct solar energy systems in and 
retrofit their respective buildings and offices, to supply an initial ten percent (10%)
of the total electric power requirements of the government agencies to eventual fifty 
percent (50%) of the same.
This measure was filed by Senator Ralph G. Recto in the 18th Congress.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is highly 
recommended.
RAMO^0NG REVILLA, JR.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE 
s. No. 514
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG RE VILLA, JR.
AN ACT
REDUCING THE COST OF ELECTRICITY FOR NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 
OFFICES BY PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF SOLAR 
ENERGY IN ALL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND OFFICES, PROVIDING 
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembied:
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Section 1. Short Tide. - This Act shall be known as the "Soiar Energy in Nationai 
Government Offices Act'.
Sec. 2. Deciaration of Poiicy. - It Is hereby declared the policy of the State:
(a) To mandate the development and utilization of renewable energy resources 
In government buildings and offices;
(b) To establish the infrastructure and mechanisms to ensure efficient, cost- 
effective and sustainable supply of power from solar energy systems; and,
(c) To ensure energy-sufficiency of government agencies for the prompt and 
unhampered delivery of services to its constituents.
Sec. 3. Coverage. - This Act shall provide a framework for the establishment 
of solar energy systems in all national government buildings and offices.
Sec. 4. Estabiishment of Soiar Energy Systems in Nationai Government 
Buddings and Offices.government agencies in coordination with the Department 
of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Energy (DOE) shall 
begin the constr uction of solar energy systems in and retrofit their respective buildings 
and offices within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act: Provided, That Solar


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Energy Systems shall refer to energy systems which convert solar energy into thermal 
or electrical energy.
Sec. 5. General Guidelines. - For the purposes of this Act, the following are 
the General Guidelines for solar energy systems in national government buildings and 
offices:
(a) Establishment and construction shall immediately commence to supply 
power to government buildings or offices;
(b) The Department of Finance shall apply the appropriate provisions of Chapter 
VII General Incentives of Republic Act No. 9513 or the Renewable Energy 
Act of 2008 to the RE Systems to be established and constructed for 
government agencies; and,
(c) Government agencies shall enjoy the privileges granted to qualified end- 
users as certified by the DOE-Renewable Energy Management Bureau, as 
provided for In Sections 10 and 12 of Republic Act No. 9513.
Sec. 6. Minimum Standard. - The solar energy systems to be established shall 
Initially supply at least ten percent (10%) of the electric power requirements of the 
government agencies in their respective buildings or offices for the first year after the 
effectivlty of this Act: Provided, That solar energy utilization shall be Increased 
annually for five (5) years at which time the established solar energy systems are 
expected to have the capacity to supply fifty percent (50%) of the power requirements 
of government agencies: Provided, further, That nothing in this Act shall preclude the 
expansion of existing solar energy systems installed In government buildings and 
offices.
Sec. 7. Funding. - The amount necessary for the immediate implementation 
of this Act shall be charged against any available funds of the government agencies 
covered in this Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary to implement this Act 
shall be included In the General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DOE shall provide the 
necessary implementing rules and regulations for the effective Implementation within 
thirty (30) days upon the approval of this Act. Such rules and regulations shall take 
effect after they have been issued and shall be published in at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation.


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Sec. 9. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting.
Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary 
to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or 
amended accordingly.
Sec. 11. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette ov In a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,