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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. DC2023-_05- 0013 »—

ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
PLAN (NEECP) AND ROADMAP 2023-2050 |

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7638 or the Department of Energy (DOE) Act
of 1992 states that it is the policy of the State to ensure a continuous, adequate, and economic
supply of energy through, among others, judicious conservation, renewal, and efficient
utilization of energy, to keep pace with the country’s growth and economic development;

WHEREAS, Sections 4 and 5 of the DOE Act of 1992, as amended, mandates for the
formulation of policies for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive program for
the efficient supply and economical use of energy, consistent with the approved national
economic plan, and the provision for a mechanism for the integration, rationalization and
coordination of the various energy programs of the Government with a preferential bias for
environment-friendly, indigenous, and low-cost sources of energy;

WHEREAS, Section 3 of RA 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EEC Act)
provides for the establishment of a framework for introducing and _institutionalizing
fundamental policies on energy efficiency and conservation (EEC), including the promotion of
efficient and judicious utilization of energy, increase in the utilization of energy efficiency and
renewable energy (RE) technologies, and the delineation of responsibilities among various
government agencies and private entities;

WHEREAS, Section 4(z) of the EEC Act provides for the definition of the National EEC Plan
(NEECP), which refers to the national comprehensive framework, governance structure, and
programs for EEC with defined national targets, feasible strategies, and regular monitoring
and evaluation: Provided, That it shall be aligned with the EEC Act and shall be a result of a
collaborative and multi-stakeholder consultative process: Provided further That, it shall be
regularly reviewed and revised as determined by the DOE;

WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision of Section 4(z) of the EEC Act, a series of
collaborative and multi-stakeholder consultative process were conducted where inputs were
duly taken and considered on the proposed “NEECP and Roadmap 2023-2050” such as, 1)
Call for Comments, which was posted on the DOE Website from 30 January 2023 until
10 February 2023; and 2) Virtual Public Consultation held nationwide on 17 April 2023;

WHEREAS, Section 5 of the EEC Act mandates the DOE to take a lead as the Implementing
Agency, and also provides for DOE's additional power and functions, which includes, among
others, the following: a) Spearhead the creation and update the development of the NEECP
in coordination with pertinent government agencies, Local Government Units (LGUs), and
private corporations and organizations; and b) Develop a system of monitoring the
implementation of the NEECP, including the targets that are established therein;

WHEREAS, Section 5(m) of the EEC Act mandates the DOE to develop and undertake a
national awareness and advocacy campaign on EEC in partnership with business, academe,
nongovernment organizations, and other sectors;

WHEREAS, Section 85 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the EEC Act (EEC-IRR)
mandates the DOE, in coordination with various government agencies, to conduct the
Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaigns to effectively implement the

Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines 1632
Tel. Nos. (Trunkline) (632) 8479-2900

Website: http://www.doe.gov.ph; Email: info@doe.gov.ph
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EEC Act and to develop and undertake a national awareness and advocacy program on EEC,
and the development and utilization of RE technologies and systems;

WHEREAS, the adoption of the NEECP and Roadmap is intended to define and outline all
EEC programs to be implemented, their objectives, and the associated emission reduction
targets over various time horizons;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and pursuant to its
mandate under the EEC Act and EEC-IRR, the DOE hereby orders the following:

Section 1. Title. This Department Circular (DC) shall be known as the “NEECP and Roadmap
2023-2050”. Attached is the NEECP and Roadmap 2023 — 2050.

Section 2. Continuous Improvement. Pursuant to Section 4(z) of the EEC Act, which
mandates the DOE to regularly review and revise as determined, and while recognizing the
continuous advancements in EEC technologies, systems, and practices, the Energy Utilization
Management Bureau (EUMB) of the DOE shall lead the updating of the NEECP and Roadmap
through revisions and/or updates within three (3) years unless sooner required: Provided That,
any revision and/or update shall be indicated by the year of its effectivity.

Moreover, the EUMB shall spearhead, coordinate, and facilitate all activities related to the
updating of the NEECP and Roadmap.

Section 3. Information, Education and Communication Activities. Pursuant to Section 85
of the EEC IRR, the EUMB, in partnership with relevant stakeholders, shall develop and
undertake a national awareness and advocacy program on EEC.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. The provisions of other circulars, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this DC are hereby repealed,
amended, modified or superseded accordingly.

Section 5. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section or provision of this DC is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 6. Effectivity. This DC shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. A copy of this DC shail be filed with the
University of the Philippines Law Center- Office of the National Administrative Register.

Issued on __ May 2023 at the DOE, Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34 Street, Bonifacio
Global City, Taguig City.
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RAPHAEL P. M. LOTILLA
Secretary

MAY 25 2023

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