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BAGONG PILIPINAS

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. OC Zo <¢/- or- eviz

PRESCRIBING AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO.
DC2020-06-0015, AS AMENDED, OR THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING
PROGRAM (PELP) GUIDELINES

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7638, as amended, otherwise known
as the “Department of Energy Act of 1992,” states that it is the policy of the State to
ensure a continuous, adequate, reliable, 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, RA 11285, otherwise known as the “Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Act” (the “EEC Act”), declares the policy direction of the government in terms of energy
efficiency, conservation, sufficiency, and sustainability in the country;

WHEREAS, Section 5 of the EEC Act provides that the DOE shall be the lead agency
in the implementation of the EEC Act responsible for the planning, formulation,
development, implementation, enforcement, and monitoring of energy management
policies and other related EEC plans and programs;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 14, 15 and 36 of the EEC Act, the DOE issued
Department Circular (DC) Nos. DC2020-06-0015 or the Philippine Energy Labelling
Program (PELP) Guidelines, and DC2020-06-0016 or the Minimum Energy
Performance for Products (MEPP) Guidelines, mandating the compliance of relevant
stakeholders involved in the manufacturing, sale, and use of the products covered;

WHEREAS, there is a need to redefine the functions of specific DOE units under
Section 4 of the PELP Guidelines a more efficient and streamlined implementation of
the EEC Act;

WHEREAS, Section 4 of the MEPP Guidelines provides an initial list of covered
Energy Consuming Products (ECPs) under MEPP which may be expanded upon the
recommendation of the Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB) to the DOE
Secretary;

WHEREAS, Section 8 of the MEPP Guidelines provides for the periodic adjustment of
the MEPP and review of the MEPP standards and MEPP-covered ECPs listed in
Annex A (Table of MEPP), as indicated in Section 9 of the MEPP Guidelines, every
three (3) years;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10 of the PELP Guidelines, as amended by DC2022-
11-0035, the Technical Working Group reviewed the MEPP and MEPP-covered ECPs
and recommended the expansion and adjustment of Annex A (Table of MEPP) in the
MEPP Guidelines and that the same shall be endorsed by the EUMB for approval of
the DOE Secretary; .

Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines 1632
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479-2900

Website: http://www.doe.gov.ph; Email: infocenter@doe.gov.ph

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WHEREAS, the conservation and efficient utilization of energy are among the major
Strategies of the Government to realize energy self-sufficiency and reduce
environmental impacts of energy generation and utilization as instituted in the
Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) and DC2023-05-0018 or the National Energy Efficiency
and Conservation Program (NEECP); and,

WHEREAS, the DOE conducted public consultations on 29 November 2023 and 08
February 2024 attended by various stakeholders, to present the draft Department
Circular and to consolidate inputs from stakeholders in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

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 issues, adopts, and
promulgates the following:

Section 1. Amendments to the PELP Guidelines. The following provisions are
hereby amended:

1.1. Section 4.1 is hereby amended to read:

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4.1. The Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB) shail be
responsible for the formulation, promulgation, enforcement,
review, and evaluation of the PELP policy implementing
monitoring activities to ensure industry compliance with the
Program. EUMB shall discharge the functions as follows:

4.1.1 The Alternative Fuels and Energy Technology
Division (AFETD) shall be responsible for the
formulation, development, and updating of fuel
efficiency testing guidelines and the Minimum
Energy Performance for Transport Vehicles
(MEPV), fuel economy performance, and other
transport-related policies in support of the NEECP,

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program
Management and Technology Promotion Division
(EPMPD) shall be responsible for the promotion
and the Information, Education, and
Communication (IEC) campaign activities related to
the PELP.

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Performance Regulation and Enforcement Division
(EPRED) shall be responsible for the formulation,
development, and updating of the Minimum Energy
Performance for Products (MEPP), Code of
Practice on Energy Labeling of Products (COPE),
and the development of guidelines for on-site
inspections, conduct of monitoring, verification, and
enforcement activities, processing of applications
such as Company Registration, Product

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Registration, and Energy Label Issuance in
compliance with PELP.

4.1.4 The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Public
Sector Management Division (EPSMD) shall be
responsible for the promotion and tEC activities
targeting the public sector.

1.2. Section 5 is hereby amended to read:

Section 5. Covered Energy Consuming Products. Under this
Department Circular, the PELP will cover the ECPs provided under
Annex B (Matrix of Covered ECPs): Provided, That additional ECPs may
be included within the coverage of the PELP upon the recommendation
of the EUMB.

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1.3. The third paragraph of Section 10 is hereby amended to read:
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EPRED shall be the convener of the TWG for the development and
formulation of the PPRs, technical requirements, conformity assessment
procedures, and recognition of testing laboratories.
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Section 2. 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 3. Separability Clause. If any section or provision of this DC is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. 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
shall be filed with the University of the Philippines Law Center - Office of the National
Administrative Register.

Issued this HAY 3 1 2024 at DOE, Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34° Street,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

RAPHAEL P.M. LOTILLA
Secretary

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ANNEX B
Matrix of Covered ECPs

Pursuant to Section 5, the following are the covered ECPs under this Department Circular:

e Cleaning and Laundry Appliances shall include ECPs that are used for the removal of dust,
dirt, stains, or other impurities, as well as pressing or removal of unwanted creases.
Examples of these are as follows:

. Vacuum

Pressure washer

Flat iron

Garment steamer

Washer

Dryer

- Water extractor/spin dryer

Tumble dryer

ON DAAWN a

¢ Cooking and Food Processing Appliances shall include ECPs used for food Preparation and
cooking. Examples of these are as follows:

. Rice cooker

Steamer

Electric griller

Oven

Blender

Oven toaster

Convection oven

Conventional oven

9. Air fryer

10. Turbo broiler

11. Induction cooker

12. Electric stove

ONDADWON a

¢ Cooling, Heating and Ventilating Appliances shail include ECPs used for controlling,
adjusting, or regulating the temperature of any item or space based on user’s preference,
as well as ECPs used to move air around a space fo maintain a desired environmental
quality. Examples of these are as follows:

. Air conditioner

Air cooler

. Mobile ducted/portable Air conditioner

Muiti-split Air conditioners

Electric fan

Air purifier

Refrigerator

Freezer

. Chiller

10. Water dispenser

11. Water heater

12. Water boiler

NO =

DOONAN Aw

¢ Grooming and Personal Care Equipment shall include ECPs that are used for attending to
one’s appearance, personal hygiene, or personal health. Examples of these are as follows:
1. Hair dryer
2. Hair blower
3. Hair curler
4. Nail dryer
5. Foot spa machine

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e Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Equipment shall include ECPs that are
used for instructing, communicating with, storing data in, retrieving data from, or otherwise
making use of any resources of a computer system or communication network. A computer
system or communication network shall include an electronic, magnetic, optical,
electrochemical, or other data processing or communications device, or grouping of such
devices, capable of performing logical, arithmetic, routing, or storage functions and which
includes any storage facility or equipment, or communications facility or equipment directly
related to or operating in conjunction with such device. It also covers any type of computer
device, including devices with data processing capabilities like mobile phones, smart
phones, computer networks and other devices connected to the internet. Examples of these
are as follows:

Computer

Laptop

Printer

Scanner

Fax machine

Television set

Display monitor

Audio and/or video player

. Mobile phone

10. Digital camera

11. Electronic storage media

42. Other radio devices

13. Sound bar

14. Set top box

15. Amplifier

WANA WN >

e Lighting Products shall include ECPs that provide artificial lighting or iflumination. Examples
of these are as follows:

Fluorescent lamp

Light emitting diode (LED) lamp

Streetlights

Color changing LED (tricolor)

Decorative LED lamps

AWN >

« Renewable Energy (RE) Products and other related products. Examples of these are as
follows:
1. Solar PV module
2. Solar PV system
3. Solar-aided products

e Auxiliary Devices for ECPs refers to all energy consuming, rectifying, converting,
transforming, and storing devices/ systems which can be used under norma! operating
conditions or in conjunction with other ECPs and related electrical equipment which are not
stated in the previous ECP categories. Examples of these are as follows:

Energy Saving Devices

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Auto Voltage Regulator (AVR)

Fire Detection & Alarm System

Public Address and Background Music

Portable Power Stations

Automatic Door and window Systems

Others

ONOARWON>

e Other ECPs and Devices recommended by the TWG and approved by DOE Secretary

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