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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
(Kagawaran ng Enerhiya)

Department Circular No. DC2021 -06- 0013 »

ADOPTING A GENERAL FRAMEWORK GOVERNING THE TEST AND
COMMISSIONING OF GENERATION FACILITIES FOR ENSURING READINESS
TO DELIVER ENERGY TO THE GRID OR DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric
Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), declared as the policy of the State to
ensure the quality, reliability, security and affordability of the supply of electric power;

WHEREAS, Section 37 of the EPIRA further mandates the Department of Energy
(DOE) to supervise the restructuring of the electricity industry, and in addition thereto,
to a) ensure the reliability, quality and security of supply of electric power, b) jointly
with the electric power industry participants, establish the wholesale electricity spot
market and formulate the detailed rules governing the operations thereof, and c)
monitor private sector activities relative to energy projects in order to attain the goals
of the restructuring, privatization, and modemization of the electric power sector as
provided for under existing laws;

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 11234, otherwise known as the Energy Virtual One-
Stop Shop Act (“EVOSS’) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, provides for
specific time frame for mother agencies and its attached bureaus to act upon all
applications involving power generation, transmission or distribution projects, upon
submission of complete documentary evidence, and imposes corresponding penalties
for non-compliance thereof,

WHEREAS, Section 6 of the EPIRA states that a Generation Company shall, before
it operates, secure from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) a Certificate of
Compliance (COC);

WHEREAS, Article |, Section 2 (iii) of the 2014 Revised Rules for the Issuance of
Certificates of Compliance (COCs) for Generation Companies and Entities with
Generation Facilities prescribed a maximum period of two (2) months for the conduct
of Test and Commissioning for new Generation Facilities:

WHEREAS, generating units under regulatory and commercial testing are scheduled
and dispatched in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) through imposition
of overriding constraints and are considered price takers, pursuant to Section 7.6 of
the WESM Dispatch Protocol Manual Issue 12.0:

WHEREAS, in 2018, the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation flagged to the DOE
that several Variable Renewable Energy plants were recorded to have exceeded the
two-month Test and Commissioning period as part of its presentation on the 2017
annual forecast accuracy performance of must-dispatch generating units;

Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1632
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WHEREAS, the Market Surveillance Committee, in its various reports, reported that
there were considerable instances of imposition of overriding constraints in the WESM
that can be attributed to test and commissioning of generating units;

WHEREAS, based on data provided by the Independent Electricity Market Operator
of the Philippines, thirty-eight (38) plants were recorded to be on Test and
Commissioning status in the WESM for more than 2 months, the longest period being
5 years, as of 01 April 2020:

WHEREAS, the extended Test and Commissioning of generation facilities pose
material effect to WESM outcomes particularly in displacing scheduled generators
affecting competitiveness in the WESM while being exempted with the mandatory
requirements submitting offers or projected outputs;

WHEREAS, in view of the aforementioned issue, the DOE recognized that determining
the definite status of power plants intending to transition to commercial operations is
crucial information achieving competitive market outcomes and in planning for short
and medium-term supply security and reliability;

WHEREAS, there is a need among various agencies involved in the processing of
requirements for commercial operations of Generation Companies to harmonize their
procedures and monitoring activities;

WHEREAS, the DOE, reviewed all relevant policies and guidelines to address
identified policy gaps and to ensure the optimal utilization of available capacities in the
Grid and drafted a Circular which was subjected to focus group discussions and virtual
public consultations on various dates as follows:

Activit Le Date Venue/Platform
Focus Group | Luzon 11 November 2019 | Metro Manila
Discussion Visayas 14 November 2019 | Gebu City
Mindanao 21 November 2019 | Davao Ci
Public Luzon 29 June 2020 Microsoft Teams
Consultation Visayas O41 July 2020
Mindanao 03 July 2020

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to its authority and mandate under the EPIRA and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and after due consideration of the inputs
from various stakeholders, the DOE hereby issues, adopts and promulgates the
following:

Section 1. General Principles

1.1 No Generation Company and its Generation Facilityies shall commercially
Operate and participate in the WESM unless it has secured a Certificate of
Compliance (COC) from the ERC;

1.2 All Generation Companies intending to conduct Test and Commissioning of
their Generation Facility/ies shall comply with the requirements provided under

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1.3

1.4

1.5

this Circular and the applicable ERC guidelines for the issuance of the COC or
any equivalent documents;

Successful completion of Test and Commissioning duly certified by the
Transmission Network Provider, the Distribution Utility in the case of
Embedded Generators, or any other third-party testing entity as may be
allowed by the ERC, shall serve as a basis in determining the readiness of a
new or existing Generation Facility to deliver energy to the Grid or distribution
network in accordance with its declared capacity and capabilities. As such, an
existing Generation Facility which has been modified resulting to change in its
declared capacity and capabilities pursuant to its existing COC shall be subject
to Test and Commissioning;

The conduct of Test and Commissioning shall not adversely affect the security
and reliability of the grid operations as well as the accuracy, transparency and
competitiveness of market outcomes; and

Processing of applications submitted to relevant agencies or entities relative
to the implementation of this policy shall not exceed the timeframes as
prescribed in applicable guidelines adopted pursuant EVOSS Act and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations and shall adhere to the principles and
procedures embodied therein.

Section 2. Scope. This Circular shall cover the following:

a) | Generation Companies intending to operate new Generation Facilities
including:
i. Grid-connected Generation Facilities; and
ii. Embedded Generators mandated to register to the WESM
pursuant to Department Circular No. DC2019-02-0003;

b) Generation companies with existing Generation Facilities which are
subject of expansion, upgrading, rehabilitation and similar treatment
that may materially change the technical specifications and capability
thereof. These include:

i. Grid-connected Generation Facilities; and
ii. Embedded Generators mandated to register to the WESM
pursuant to Department Circular No. DC2019-02-0003,

Cc) System Operator (SO);

qd) Market Operator (MO);

e) WESM Governance Arm; and

f) Network Service Providers (NSPs) including the Transmission Network

Provider (TNP) and Distribution Utilities (DUs).

Entities operating Self-Generation Facilities are excluded from the scope of this
Circular.

Section 3. Definition of Terms. The terms as used in this Circular shall have their
respective meanings as follows:

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a) “Certificate of Compliance” or “COC” refers to a license issued by

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h)

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the ERC in favor of a person or entity to operate a power plant or other
facilities used in the generation of electricity pursuant to Section 6 of
R.A. 9136 and Section 4 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of
R.A.9136.

“Commercial Operations” refer to the generation of electricity for sale
or disposition upon achievement by the generation facility of operational
and capability criteria in accordance with standard engineering practice
for Generation Facilities.

“Electromechanical Completion” shall mean that the generating unit
including all substation and other facilities for grid or distribution system
connections are in place but not yet connected and the generating unit
is ready for test and commissioning, and upon completion thereof, can
immediately proceed to commercial operations.

“Embedded Generator” refers to generating units that are indirectly
connected to the Grid through the distribution system that supplies
power to its host DU or the Grid.

“Final Certificate of Approval to Connect” or “Final CATC” refers
to the certification issued by the TNP or DU to a Generation Company
attesting that its Generation Facility/ies is ready to deliver energy to Grid
or distribution network in accordance with the Philippine Grid Code
(PGC), Philippine Distribution Code (PDC) and other relevant
guidelines and specifications.

“Generation Company” refers to any person or entity authorized by
ERC to operate Generation Facilities.

“Generation Facility” refers to a facility for the production of electricity.

“Provisional Certificate of Approval to Connect” or “Provisional
CATC” refers to the certification issued by the TNP or DU to a
Generation Company, allowing the conduct of Test and Commissioning
with respect to its Generation Facility/ies.

“Test and Commissioning” refers to the conduct of procedures to
determine and certify that a generating unit was connected to the grid in
accordance with the Philippine Grid Code (PGC), Philippine Distribution
Code (PDC) and other relevant guidelines and specifications and to
determine readiness to deliver energy to Grid or distribution network for
the purpose of securing a COC from the ERC.

For the purpose of this policy, Test and Commissioning includes the
conduct of capability tests as specified in the PGC, PDC and other
relevant issuances such as the Grid Compliance Test and Ancillary
Services Capability Test and all other activities which require
synchronization to the Grid or distribution network.

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All other terms used but not defined in this Circular shall have the same meaning as
defined in the EPIRA, its IRR, PGC, PDC, WESM Rules and its Market Manuals, and
other DOE and ERC issuances.

Section 4. General Test and Commissioning Procedures. The following
procedures are designed to achieve an orderly and expedient Test and
Commissioning for all types of Generation Facilities as illustrated in the flowcharts in
Annex A for grid-connected Generation Facilities and Annex B for Embedded
Generators.

4.1

4.1.4

4.2

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.3

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Conditions and Timeline for Test and Commissioning

The maximum period for Generation Facilities identified under Section 2 to
conduct Test and Commissioning for the purpose of securing a COC from the
ERC shall be no more than two (2) months from the approved schedule by the
TNP or DU. The same maximum period shall also apply to Generation Facilities
applying for Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) COC.

The Test and Commissioning period of two (2) months shall commence on the
date indicated in the Provisional CATC issued by the TNP or DU. Provided that
prior to the commencement of the Test and Commissioning, the Generation
Company already attained Electromechanical Completion of its Generation
Facility.

Procedures Before Test and Commissioning

The Generation Company shall submit its application for the conduct of Test
and Commissioning at least three (3) months before its target date thereof to
the following:

4.2.1.1 The SO and the TNP with respect to a grid-connected Generation
Facility; and
4.2.1.2 The SO, the TNP, and the DU with respect to an Embedded
Generator.

The actual schedule of Test and Commissioning shall be subject to confirmation
of the TNP or DU, provided, that the commencement of Test and
Commissioning shall not be later than three (3) months from the requested
schedule by the Generation Company. In scheduling the Test and
Commissioning, the TNP or the DU shall take into consideration the resource
availability for Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) Generation Facilities, based
on evidences or submissions by the concerned Generation Company, to ensure
favorable conditions are present to attain declared capacity and capabilities
during conduct of Test and Commissioning.

The following shall serve as certifications to commence Test and
Commissioning:

4.2.3.1 For grid-connected Generation Facilities, a Provisional CATC issued by
the TNP.

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4.2.4

4.2.5

4.2.6

4.2.7

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4.2.3.2 For Embedded Generators:
a) Provisional CATC issued by the DU; and
b) Clearance to Energize from the TNP.

A Clearance to Energize shall be secured in accordance with the
processes of the TNP.

Within twenty (20) calendar days from the submission of complete
requirements, the TNP or DU shall issue a Provisional CATC indicating the start
and end date of Test and Commissioning not exceeding the maximum period
specified in Section 4.1.2 of this Circular. The requirements shall include the
following:

4.2.4.1 Scheduled date of Test and Commissioning, as coordinated by the
Generation Company with the following:
4.2.4.1.1 TNP and SO for grid-connected Generation Facilities;
4.2.4.1.2 TNP, SO and DU for Embedded Generators;

4.2.4.2 For Generation Facilities not applying under the FIT system:
Certification under oath that Electromechanical Completion has been
achieved by the Generation Company;

4.2.4.3 For Generation Facilities applying under the FIT system:
Endorsement by the DOE confirming Electromechanical Completion
in accordance with Department Circular No. DC2013-05-0009;

4.24.4 Proof of WESM Registration for the conduct of Test and
Commissioning issued by the MO; and

4.2.45 Other requirements as may be determined by the TNP or the DU
pursuant to their respective guidelines.

To this end, the Generation Company shali be responsible to ensure timely
application for obtaining the above requirements to ensure the scheduled date
of Test and Commissioning will not be compromised. Likewise, concerned
agencies or entities shall ensure timely issuance of above requirements to the
Generation Company in accordance with their applicable guidelines.

Within three (3) working days upon receipt, the Generation Company shail
furnish a copy of the Provisional CATC to the following:

4.2.5.1 The MO and SO with respect to a grid-connected Generation Facility;
4.2.5.2 The MO, SO and the TNP with respect to an Embedded Generator.

For the conduct of Test and Commissioning, no injection to the Grid or
distribution network shall be allowed without a valid Provisional CATC.

The Generation Company shall be responsible in coordinating with the TNP or
the DU as applicable or third-party testing entity that will conduct Test and
Commissioning, to ensure the foregoing’s availability for the duration of the
Test and Commissioning period indicated in the Provisional CATC.

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4.3 Procedures During Test and Commissioning
4.3.1 For the duration of the validity of the Provisional CATC:

4.3.1.1 The TNP and SO shall witness the Test and Commissioning activities
of grid-connected Generation Facilities to be undertaken by a third-
party testing entity. The TNP may also conduct the Test and
Commissioning activities in the event that a third-party testing entity is
not available.

4.3.1.2 The TNP, SO and the concerned DU shall witness the Test and
Commissioning activities of Embedded Generators to be undertaken
by a third-party testing entity. The DU or TNP may also conduct the
Test and Commissioning activities in the event that a third-party
testing entity is not available.

The DU shall coordinate with the SO in case of any Test and
Commissioning activity, within its network, that may result in material
impact to Grid operations.

4.3.1.3 Ancillary Service Capability Test. The SO shall witness the conduct of
Ancillary Service Capability Test of grid-connected Generation
Facilities and the SO, TNP and host DU in the case of Embedded
Generators. The SO may also conduct the procedure in the event that
a third-party testing entity is not available.

4.3.1.4 The SO shall submit to the MO over-riding constraints with respect to
energy injections of Generation Facilities undergoing Test and
Commissioning for inclusion in the Market Dispatch Optimization
Model (MDOM).

In the case of Embedded Generators, the Embedded Generators shall
coordinate with the host DU to determine the readiness of the
distribution system in terms of the dispatching of the Embedded
Generator. The Embedded Generator shall likewise coordinate with
the SO on over-riding constraints, incorporating the inputs from the
host DU.

4.3.1.5 Any injected or withdrawn energy during Test and Commissioning of
a Generation Facility, less any energy offtake from a bilateral contract
counterparty, if any, shall be settled at WESM prices.

4.3.1.6 The Generation Company shall, to the extent practicable, comply with
its dispatch schedule/instruction in accordance with the WESM Rules.

4.3.1.7. Ona weekly basis, The TNP or the DU shall submit status of the test
and commissioning being conducted to the MO, WESM Governance
Arm, ERC and the DOE.

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4.3.1.8 In the case of test and commissioning conducted by a third-party
testing entity, the Generation Company shall submit the status on a
weekly basis to the MO, WESM Governance Arm, ERC and the DOE.

4.3.2 The MO shall notify the Generation Company, copy furnished the SO, of the
expiration of its Provisional CATC fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of
expiry.

4.3.3 Immediately upon expiry of the Provisional CATC or upon certification that the
Generation Facility has completed the conduct of Test and Commissioning,
the following shail be observed:

a) The SO shall cease submission of over-riding constraints to the MO to
prevent continuous injection of the Generation Facility while awaiting
approval to commence Commercial Operations.

b) Should energy injections still be recorded from the Generation Facility,
the Generation Company shall not be allowed to declare any bilateral
contract quantity and shall not be entitled to any WESM payments for
any injected energy but shall be charged for any energy withdrawn from
the grid or distribution network. The TNP or the DU in case of
Embedded Generator shail immediately cause the disconnection of the
Generation Company to prevent further injection in the grid or
distribution network.

4.4 Procedures After Test and Commissioning

4.4.1 Within fourteen (14) calendar days, after completion of the conduct of Test and
Commissioning, the TNP, DU or third-party testing entity shall evaluate the
results and validate the readiness of the Generation Facility to deliver energy
to the Grid or distribution network.

4.4.2 Within fourteen (14) calendar days after the complete evaluation of the results
and validation that the Generation Facility is ready to deliver energy to the Grid
or distribution network, and has completed submission of the pertinent
requirements of the TNP or the DU, the following shall issue the Final CATC
to the Generation Company which signifies successful conduct of Test and
Commissioning and that the Generation Facility can operate in accordance
with applicable parameters of the PGC or PDC:

4.4.2.1 the TNP for a grid-connected Generation Facility;
4.4.2.2 the DU for an Embedded Generator.

4.4.3 The TNP or the DU, shall issue the Final CATC regardless if the Generation
Facility has passed the Ancillary Service Capability Test or not. The SO shall
issue a separate certification to Generation Facilities that are tested to have
Ancillary Service capabilities.

4.4.4 The TNP or DU shall furnish a copy of the Final CATC to ERC and the MO
within three (3) calendar days from the issuance of the same to the Generation
Company.

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4.4.7

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4.5.1

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4.5.3

4.5.4

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The ERC, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of the final CATC and
satisfaction of other applicable requirements, shall issue the COC to the
Generation Company with respect to its Generation Facility. The ERC shall
furnish a copy of the same to the MO and publish a list thereof in the ERC
website on a monthly basis.

The Generation Company shall, within three (3) working days, immediately
submit the COC issued by the ERC to the MO and submit its WESM
registration application for Commercial Operations.

Within fifteen (15) calendar days upon receipt of the COC issued by the ERC
and subject to full compliance to other WESM registration requirements, the
MO shall approve and grant full access to the Market Participant Interface
(MPI) and reflect WESM registration of the Generation Company with respect
to its Generation Facility as under Commercial Operations status. The
effectivity of the new WESM registration in the MPI shall be within eight (8)
calendar days from approval.

Procedures for Failed Test and Commissioning

If during the 2-month validity of the Provisional CATC, the third-party testing
entity, TNP or the DU attested that the Generation Facility failed to satisfy the
grid connectivity parameters required by the PGC or PDC, the third-party
testing entity, TNP or the DU shall advise the Generation Company and the MO
on the results thereof and shall immediately suspend the validity of the
Provisional CATC.

If the 2-month validity of the Provisional CATC has not lapsed, the Generation
Company may seek the approval of the TNP or DU for its extension to continue
the conduct of Test and Commissioning. The TNP or DU may allow the
extension for a period not exceeding one (1) month from the expiration of the
Provisional CATC in accordance Section 4.7.1.

If upon the evaluation of the results of the conduct of Test and Commissioning,
the third-party testing entity, TNP or the DU attested that the Generation Facility
failed to satisfy the grid connectivity parameters required by the PGC or PDC,
and the readiness to deliver energy to the Grid or distribution network, the TNP
or DU may allow the extension for a period not exceeding one (1) month from
the issuance of the results in accordance with Section 4.7.2.

If the validity of the Provisional CATC has lapsed, including the extended period
of validity duly approved by the TNP or DU, and the Generation Facility failed
to satisfy the grid connectivity parameters required by the PGC or PDC, the
process for the conduct of Test and Commissioning shall be reset.

Extension of Provisional CATC Validity due to Reasons Beyond the
Control of the Generation Facility, TNP or the DU

The TNP or the DU may extend the validity of the Provisional CATC up to one
(1) month from expiry thereof on the following grounds:

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a) Test and commissioning procedures cannot be done due to various grid
or distribution network conditions resulting from:
i. Alerts or emergency state; or
ii. Transmission or distribution line congestion or limitation.

b) Force majeure events.

4.6.2 The TNP or the DU shall issue the revised Provisional CATC to the Generation
Company, prior to original date of expiry of the Provisional CATC. The
Generation Company shall immediately furnish a copy of the same to the SO
and the MO.

4.6.3 Unless the revised Provisional CATC was submitted by the Generation
Company to the SO and the MO before the original date of expiry of the
Provisional CATC, Section 4.3.3 shall still apply.

4.7 Extension of Provisional CATC Validity due to Technical or Other Issues
Related to the Generation Facility

4.7.1 Technical Issues Identified During the Conduct of Test and
Commissioning

4.7.1.1 In cases technical issues internal to the Generation Facility,
identified during the conduct of Test and Commissioning, the
TNP or the DU may extend the validity of the Provisional CATC
for a period of not more than one (1) month from the expiry
thereof, subject to availability of a Test and Commissioning
schedule, as confirmed by the TNP or DU.

4.7.1.2 During the extended period of Test and Commissioning, the
Generation Company shall undertake corrective measures ana
necessary modifications to address the technical issues.

4.7.1.3 If there is an available Test and Commissioning schedule within
the 1-month period immediately after the expiry of the Provisional
CATC, the TNP or the DU shall extend the validity of the
Provisional CATC originally issued to the Generation Company
and furnish a copy of the same to the SO and the MO.

4.7.1.4 If there is no available Test and Commissioning schedule within
the 1-month period after the expiry of the Provisional CATC:

4.7.1.4.1 The Provisional CATC shall be deemed on suspended
status and the validity of the extended Provisional
CATC shall remain the same.

4.7.1.4.2 Immediately upon the suspension of the Provisional
CATC the following shall be observed:

a) The SO shall cease to submit over-riding

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constraints to the MO - to prevent continuous
injection of the Generation Facility while awaiting
approval to commence Commercial Operations.

b) Should energy injections still be recorded from the
Generation Facility, the Generation Company shall
not be allowed to declare any bilateral contract
quantity and shail not be entitled to any WESM
payments for any injected energy but shall be
charged for any energy withdrawn from the grid or
distribution network. The TNP or the DU in case of
Embedded Generator shall immediately cause the
disconnection of the Generation Company to
prevent further injection in the grid.

4.7.1.4.3 The TNP or the DU shall immediately inform the MO and
the SO that the Test and Commissioning was not
completed within the prescribed period.

4.7.1.4.4 The Generation Company shall secure a new schedule for
Test and Commissioning at least fifteen (15) calendar days
before the target date of reactivation of the Provisional
CATC.

4.7.1.4.5 The Generation Company shall apply for the reactivation
of the Provisional CATC.

47.1.5 Reactivation of Provisional CATC. The TNP or DU shall reactivate
the Provisional CATC on the following conditions:

4.7.1.5.1 Tne Generation Company shail disclose to the TNP, SO,
MO and DU (for Embedded Generators) of any changes in
capacity and capabilities of its Generation Facility.

4.7.1.5.2 Tne Generation Company shall secure proof of
Electromechanical Completion in accordance with Section
4242 or 4.2.4.3 reflecting the completion of the
modifications undertaken to the Generation Facility and
submit the same to the TNP or DU.

4.7.1.5.3 The validity of the reactivated Provisional CATC shall be in
accordance with Section 4.7.1.1.

4.7.2 Unsatisfactory Test and Commissioning Results Upon Evaluation

4.7.2.1 In case of unsatisfactory Test and Commissioning results arising from
technical issues internal to the Generation Facility, the TNP or the DU
may extend the validity of the Provisional CATC for a period of not
more than one (1) month from the evaluation of the results, subject to
availability ofa Test and Commissioning schedule, as confirmed by the

TNP or DU.
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4.7.2.2 During the extended period of Test and Commissioning, the Generation
Company shall undertake corrective measures and necessary
modifications to address the technical issues.

4.7.2.3 The Generation Company shall secure a new schedule for Test and
Commissioning atleast fifteen (15) calendar days before the target date
of extension of the Provisional CATC.

4.7.2.4 Extension of the Provisional CATC Validity. The TNP or DU shall extend
the Provisional CATC validity on the following conditions:

4.7.2.4.1 The Generation Company shall disclose to the TNP, SO, MO
and DU (for Embedded Generators) of any changes in
capacity and capabilities of its Generation Facility.

4.7.2.4.2 The Generation Company shall secure proof of
: Electromechanical Completion in accordance with Section
4242 or 4243 reflecting the completion of the
modifications undertaken to the Generation Facility and

submit the same to the TNP or DU.

4.7.2.4.3 The validity of the reactivated Provisional CATC shall be in
accordance with Section 4.7.2.1.

Section 5. Additional Responsibilities of the System Operator. The SO shall:

5.4 Submit, as necessary, revised process flow to the EVOSS Steering Committee
to consider changes that may be brought by the implementation of this
Circular;

5.2 Ensure timely processing of applications and issuance of permits and
certificates in relation to Test and Commissioning;

5.3 Ensure reliability of grid operations during conduct Test and Commissioning of
Generation Facilities;

5.4 Recommend to the Rules Change Committee, as necessary, changes to the
WESM Dispatch Protocol for efficient real-time scheduling and dispatch of
Generation Facilities on Test and Commissioning;

5.5 Develop or update existing procedures for witnessing or conducting Test and
Commissioning for grid-connected Generation Facilities in line with the policies
provided herein;

5.6 Notify the DOE, ERC, WESM Governance Am and the Generation Company,
in a timely manner, any instances when the conduct of Test and
Commissioning has adverse impact to grid security; and

5.7 In consultation with the ERC, the MO, the WESM Governance Arm and the
electric power industry participants, review the effectiveness and applicability

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of the maximum allowable period of time for the conduct of Test and
Commissioning for each type of technology, and recommend to the DOE
revisions on the same, as necessary. The review shall consider factors such
as resource, technical and procedural limitations as may be encountered
during the implementation of this Circular.

Section 6. Additional Responsibilities of the Transmission Network Provider.
The TNP shall:

6.1

6.2

6.3

6.4

Submit, as necessary, revised process flow to the EVOSS Steering Committee
and ensure timely processing of applications and issuance of permits and
certificates in relation to Test and Commissioning;

Ensure timely processing of applications and issuance of permits and
certificates in relation to Test and Commissioning;

Closely coordinate with Distribution Utilities and SO with respect to Test and
Commissioning of Embedded Generators; and

Ensure adherence to the maximum allowable period for Test and
Commissioning and report to the DOE, ERC, WESM Governance Arm and the
Generation Company, in a timely manner, any instances of violation by
Generation Facilities.

Section 7. Additional Responsibilities of the DUs. The DUs shall:

7.1

7.2

7.3

7.4

7.5

Ensure timely processing of applications and issuance of permits and
certificates in relation to Test and Commissioning of Embedded Generators:

Develop or update existing procedures for witnessing or conducting Test and
Commissioning for Embedded Generators in line with the policies provided
herein;

Report to the MO any Embedded Generator within its franchise area that are
mandated to register in the WESM and assist the same in registering in the
WESM;

Closely coordinate with the Embedded Generators within its franchise area,
with respect to Test and Commissioning; and

Ensure adherence to the Maximum Allowable Period for Test and
Commissioning and report to the DOE, ERC, WESM Governance Arm and the
Generation Company, in a timely manner, any instances of violation by
Generation Facilities.

Section 8. Additional Responsibilities of the Market Operator. The MO shall:

8.1

DC.

Prepare and submit to the Rules Change Committee proposed changes to the
WESM Rules and relevant Market Manuals, as necessary, for the effective
implementation of the policies provided herein;

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8.2

8.3

8.4

Submit, as necessary, revised process flow to the EVOSS Steering Committee
to consider changes that may be brought by the implementation of this
Circular;

Ensure timely processing of applications for registration and issuance of
permits and certificates in relation to Test and Commissioning; and

Closely coordinate with the ERC, SO, NSPs, WESM Governance Arm and
Generation Companies to reflect the actual status of Generation Facilities in
the WESM registered capacity list for regular submission to the DOE and for
the proper implementation of this circular.

Section 9. Additional Responsibilities of the WESM Governance Arm. The
WESM Governance Arm shall:

9.4

9.2

9.3

Prepare and submit to the Rules Change Committee proposed changes to the
WESM Rules and relevant Market Manuals in accordance with the enforcement
and compliance to the policy provided herein as necessary;

Ensure adherence to the maximum allowable period for Test and
Commissioning and report in a timely manner to the DOE, ERC and the
Generation Company, in a timely manner, any instances of violation by
Generation Facilities; and

Review and recommend to the DOE and ERC possible sanctions and other
measures that will promote compliance of concerned stakeholders to the
policies stated herein. ,

Section 10. Regulatory Support. The ERC shall:

10.1

10.2

10.3

Review, update and harmonize, as necessary, all pertinent resolutions and
regulations relevant to the implementation of the policies stated under this
Circular and promulgate guidelines on the same, which shall include, but not
limited to:

10.1.1 Rules for Issuance of COC;

10.1.2 Guidelines for the Recovery of Costs for the Generation Component of
the Distribution Utilities’ Rates with respect to transactions during Test
and Commissioning; and

10.1.3 Accreditation Guidelines for Third-Party Testing Entities.

Closely monitor and maintain an updated inventory of Generation Facilities
undergoing Test and Commissioning; and

Implement enforcement and penalty mechanisms in cases of non-compliance
with this Circular by any electric power industry participant identified herein.

Section 11. Transitory Provisions. Generation Companies already on Test and
Commissioning upon the effectivity of this Circular may continue to conduct Test and
Commissioning for a maximum of two (2) months after the effectivity date.

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Thereafter, the MO, SO, TNP and DU shall immediately implement measures provided
under Section 4.3.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and 4.7 of this Circular

Section 12. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this
Circular is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected shall remain
valid and subsisting.

Section 13. Repealing Clause. Any department circular or issuance, contrary to or
inconsistent with this Circular is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

Section 14. Effectivity. This Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. Let a copy of this
Circular be furnished to the University of the Philippines Law Center - Office of
National Administrative Register (UPLC-ONAR).

Issued this JU N 0 3 2021 at the DOE, Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio

Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila.
Fons. ale’

ecretary

2. Republic of the Philippines
fi) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
eye IN REPLYING PLS. CITE:

DOE-AGC-21003302
AAUUAR UME AAA

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ANNEX A

FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES
ns EE “Procedures eee

Actual schedule of Test and

. Notify SO and TNP of target date of Commissioning shall be subject to
Company Start T dc cian vec d comied Q date of Test and confirmation of the TNP, Resource
est and Commissioning ( Jan Commissioning availability for VRE resources should

Submission of Application for the be considered.
conduct of T&C

3 months prior to target

Prior the application for

Generation
Company Achievement of Electromechanical PCATC
Completion
Generation at least 23 days before |1. Scheduled date of Test and
Company Submit complete requirements for issuance the conduct of Test and eee coordinated
of Provisional Certificate of Approval to Commissioning 2. Certification attesting
Connect (PCATC) Schedule Electromechanical Completion?
3. Other Proof of WESM Registration
issued by the MO

4. requirements as may be
determined by the TNP

1 Generation Company shall be responsible to ensure timely application for obtaining the above requirements to ensure scheduled date of T&C will not be compromised.

? For Generation Facilities not applying under the FIT system: Certification under oath that Electromechanical Completion has been achieved by the Generation Company

For Generation Facilities applying under the FIT system: Endorsement by the DOE confirming Electromechanical Completion in accordance with Department Circular No. DC2013-05-
0009

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ANNEX A

FLOWCHART FOR

GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES

“ Procedures)

within 20 calendar days
Issue PCATC to Generation Company from submission of
complete requirements

within 3 working days
upon receipt of the
PCATC

Generation

Company Furnish copy of PCATC to MO and SO ra)

Testing 2 months (initia! For the conduct of Test and
Entity + Conduct T&C conduct) Commissioning, no injection to the
Grid or distribution network shail be

TNP + SO Y " ; al

: allowed without a valid Provisional
(witness) ee Can\, 1 month (extension) CATC.

T&C be \
completed N For duration of T&C:
within PCATC *SO shall submit over-riding

constraints

*Any injected or withdrawn energy
during T&C of a Generation Facility,
less any energy offtake from a
bilateral contract counterparty, shall
be settled at WESM prices.

validity
period?

completed the
conduct of Test

Is PCATC
expired?

and
(misstoning: The MO shall notify the Generation
Company fifteen (15) calendar days
Y prior the date of expiry of the PCATC.

TNP may conduct T&C if no third-
party testing entity is available.

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ANNEX A

FLOWCHART FOR GRID- CONNECTED CTED GENERATION FACILITIES
: nat Procedures mee

Cease imposition Cease imposition
of overriding of overriding
constraints constraints

Disallow BCQ Disallow BCQ
declaration and cease declaration and cease
WESM payments for WESM payments for
energy injection energy injection

Immediately

Immediately

TNP and/or
Third-party
testing Evaluate the results and validate the readiness to
entity deliver energy

Within 14 calendar days
after completion of the
conduct of T&C

GenCo ready to

VAN

deliver energy to

NS the Grid?

Generation
Company

Submit requirements to the TNP for
issuance of Final CATC

ee

N/A As may be required by TNP

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ANNEX A

FLO RT FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES
R PGi oO Procedures’

Issue Final CATC to Generation Company and |

Furnish a copy of Final CATC to the ERC and
MO

Submit complete requirements for
Certificate of Compliance to ERC

Issue Certificate of Compliance to Generation
Company

ubmit COC to MO |

Reflect WESM Registration as under
Commercial Operations and grant -
access to the MP!

———

within 14 calendar days
from the satisfactory
evaluation of the results
and GenCo’s complete
submission of
requirements
within 3 calendar days
from the issuance to
the GenCo

As may be required by ERC

Generation
Company

Within 60 calendar days

Generation Within 3 working days

Company

Effectivity of the new WESM
registration in the MPI shall be
within eight (8) calendar days

from approval.

Within 15 calendar days

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ANNEX A

FLOWCHART FOR GRID- CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES
; ie we Procedures

Within 8 calendar days

Effectivity of new WESM Registration
in the MP!

Generation
Company

Granted an
extended PCATC
already?

Reset process. |

External Reasons
a) Grid network conditions
b) Force majeure events

Generation
Company

External Internal

Reason for non-
completion of
TRC? 4

Internal Reasons
a) Technical issues within
Generation Facility

immediately

Issue extended PCATC to Generation
Company

Generation Immediately

Company

Furnish MO, SO with the extended PCATC |

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ANNEX A

FLOWCHART FOR GRID- CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES |

‘Procedu ures.
TNP or F
third-party
testing
entity
Technical issues based Evaluation of
results
on
Issues identified
during T&C conduct
TNP
Available
T&C schedule
within 1 month from @
expiry of PCATC?
TNP eee Immediately
Suspend validity of the PCATC
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ANNEX A

FLOWCHART FOR GRID- CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES _

Pein Procedures:
Cease imposition

of overriding
constraints

Disallow BCQ
declaration and cease
WESM payments for
energy injection

num Timeline

Immediately

Immediately

ee — ; —— — — eee

Inform MO and SO that T&C was not completed
within prescribed period

Immediately

Generation
Company

as coordinated with SO

Secure new schedule of T&C from TNP

Generation
Company

Apply for reactivation of the PCATC

=

at least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of reactivation of
PCATC

at least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of reactivation of
PCATC

Department Circular No. DC

Issue Reactivated PCATC b 8

Immediately

Subject to the following conditions:

The Generation Company shall
disclose to the TNP, SO, MO and DU
(for Embedded Generators) of any

changes in capacity and capabilities
of its Generation Facility,

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ANNEX A

FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES
onsible |... oe 0 Procedures sv. «

The Generation Company shall
secure proof of Electromechanical
Completion in accordance with
Section 4.2.4.2 or 4.2.4.3 reflecting
the completion of the modifications
undertaken to the Generation Facility
and submit the same to the TNP or
DU.

The validity of the reactivated
Provisional CATC shall be in
accordance with Section 4.7.1.1

A hedule of TRC ' at least 15 calendar
ecure new schedule o rom TNP days before the target

as coordinated with SO date of extension of

Generation
Company

Generation at least 15 calendar
Company Apply for extension of the PCATC days before the target
date of reactivation of
a a PCATC
immediately Subject to the following conditions:
Issue Extended PCATC Q The Generation Company shall

disclose to the TNP, SO, MO and DU
ae (for Embedded Generators) of any
changes in capacity and capabilities
of its Generation Facility.
The Generation Company shall
secure proof of Electromechanical
Completion in accordance with
Section 4.2.4.2 or 4.2.4.3 reflecting
the completion of the modifications
undertaken to the Generation Facility
and submit the same to the TNP or
DU.

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ANNEX A

FLOWCHART FOR GRID-CONNECTED GENERATION FACILITIES __.
i Sel ae re joe ee

The validity of the reactivated
Provisional CATC shall be in

accordance with Section 4.7.2.1

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ANNEX B

FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

3 months prior to target Actual schedule of Test and
Notify SO, TNP, and DU of target vA | date of Test and Commissioning sre be subject to

. oe : ess confirmation of the TNP. Resource
date of Test and Commissioning Commissioning availability for VRE resources should
(T&C) and Submission of be considered.

Application for the conduct of T&C

Generation
Company

Prior the application for

Generation
Company

Achievement of Electromechanical PCATC
Completion

at least 23 days before | 1. Scheduled date of Test and

Generation ’ ;
. . . Commissioning, as coordinate
Company Submit complete requirements for issuance the conduct of Test and with the DU, TNP and SO!
of Provisional Certificate of Approval to Commissioning 2. Certification attesting
Connect (PCATC) Schedule Electromechanical Completion?
3. Other Proof of WESM Registration
issued by the MO

4. requirements as may be
determined by the DU

1 Generation Company shall be responsible to ensure timely application for obtaining the above requirements to ensure scheduled date of T&C will not be compromised.

2 For Generation Facilities not applying under the FIT system: Certification under oath that Electromechanical Completion has been achieved by the Generation Company

For Generation Facilities applying under the FIT system: Endorsement by the DOE confirming Electromechanical Completion in accordance with Department Circular No. DC2013-05-
0009

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ANNEX B

FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS
fees alee - Procedures

within 20 calendar days
Issue PCATC to Generation Company from submission of

complete requirements

——

Generation within 3 working days
Company Furnish copy of nee to MO, SO and upon receipt of the
PCATC

Generation — Prior the conduct of

Company — Test and Commissioning
Request for a Clearance to Energize
from the TNP

TNP y Prior the conduct of

Issue a Clearance to Energize to the 8 ) Test and Commissioning

Generation Company
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ANNEX B

2 months (initial

FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS
Cae. = ee
genc ee See
Testing | ft. —_—_
Entity + Conduct T&C conduct)

TNP +SO +
DU
(witness)

T&C be
completed
within PCATC
validity
period?

completed the
conduct of Test

is PCATC
expired?

1 month (extension)

For the conduct of Test and
Commissioning, no injection to the
Grid or distribution network shall be
allowed without a valid Provisional
CATC.

For duration of T&C:

* The Embedded Generators shall
coordinate with the host DU to
determine the readiness of the
distribution system in terms of the
dispatching of the Embedded
Generator.

*Any injected or withdrawn energy
during T&C of a Generation Facility,
less any energy offtake from a
bilateral contract counterparty, shall
be settled at WESM prices.

The MO shall notify the Generation
Company fifteen (15) calendar days
prior the date of expiry of the PCATC.

DU may conduct T&C if no third-
party testing entity is available.

Cease imposition
of overriding
constraints

Cease imposition
of overriding
constraints

MO

Disallow BCQ
declaration and cease
WESM payments for
energy injection

Disallow BCQ

WESM payments for
energy injection

declaration and cease dD.

Immediately

Immediately

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ANNEX B

FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS -

Within 14 calendar days
after completion of the
conduct of T&C

TNP, DU
and/or
Third-party
testing
entity

Evaluate the results and validate the readiness to
deliver energy to the Grid and/or Distribution
Network, as applicable

TNP and/or
DU, as
applicable

GenCo ready to
deliver energy?

| N/A As may be required by DU

Generation
Company Submit requirements to the DU for

issuance of Final CATC

DU

within 14 calendar days
from the satisfactory
evaluation of the results
and GenCo’s complete
submission of
requirements

Issue Final CATC to Generation Company and

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ANNEX B

FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS : ee
: a Procedures. as

As may be required by ERC

Submit complete requirements for

Company
Certificate of Compliance to ERC

Within 60 calendar days

issue Certificate of Compliance to Generation
Company

Generation oo Within 3 working days
Company Submit COC to MO

Effectivity of the new WESM
registration in the MPI shall be
within eight (8) calendar days

from approval.

MO Within 15 calendar days

Reflect WESM Registration as under
Commercial Operations and grant
access to the MPI

MO { Within 8 calendar days

Effectivity of new WESM Registration
in the MPI

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ANNEX B

FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

Procedures’ ss | Maximum Timeline/

Company
Granted an
extended PCATC
already?

Reset process

Generation External Reasons
Company a) Grid network conditions
External Internal b) Force majeure events
Reason for non-
completion of
T&C?

internal Reasons
a) Technical issues within
Generation Facility

4

Issue extended PCATC to Generation
Company

Immediately

Generation ; Immediately

Company Furnish MO, SO and TNP with the extended

PCATC

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ANNEX B

FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

Procedures: =

third-party
testing
entity

Evaluation of
results

Technical Issues based
on

tssues identified
during T&C conduct

Available
T&C schedule
within 1 month from
expiry of PCATC?

Immediately

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ANNEX B

HART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS _ _
msible~ “Procedures. =—=—===SSS*S*@YS «Maxima Timlin

Immediately

Cease imposition
of overriding
constraints

Immediately

Disallow BCQ
declaration and cease
WESM payments for
energy injection

nae i Immediately
Inform MO and SO that T&C was not completed
within prescribed period
Secure new schedule of T&C from DU
as coordinated with SO

at least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of reactivation of

ee ae PCATC

Generation
Company

Generation rr rnc et at least 15 calendar
Company Apply for reactivation of the PCATC days before the target
date of reactivation of
tc nnn PCATC

DU ————- : Immediately Subject to the following conditions:
Issue Reactivated PCATC 8 | The Generation Company shall
disclose to the TNP, SO, MO and DU
— (for Embedded Generators) of any

changes in capacity and capabilities
of its Generation Facility.

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ANNEX B

FLOWCHART FOR EMBEDDED GENERATORS

ee ot isa. RN TEE IGE PREY,
The Generation Company shall
secure proof of Electromechanical
Completion in accordance with
Section 4.2.4.2 or 4.2.4.3 reflecting
the completion of the modifications
undertaken to the Generation Facility
and submit the same to the TNP or
DU.

The validity of the reactivated
Provisional CATC shall be in
accordance with Section 4.7.1.1

at least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of extension of
PCATC

at least 15 calendar
days before the target
date of reactivation of
PCATC

immediately Subject to the following conditions:

Generation
Company

Secure new schedule of T&C from DU
as coordinated with SO

a

Apply for extension of the PCATC

Generation
Company

DU
Issue Extended PCATC 8

The Generation Company shail
disclose to the TNP, SO, MO and DU
(for Embedded Generators) of any
changes in capacity and capabilities
of its Generation Facility.

The Generation Company shall

secure proof of Electromechanical
Completion in accordance with
Section 4.2.4.2 or 4.2.4.3 reflecting
the completion of the modifications
undertaken to the Generation Facility
and submit the same to the TNP or

DU.

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ANNEX B

The validity of the reactivated

Provisional CATC shail be in
accordance with Section 4.7.2.1

Department Circular No. DC
GENERATION FACILITIES FOR ENSURING READI.

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