DOE Circular No. DC2009!05!0008

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May 25, 2009
DOE CIRCULAR NO. DC2009-05-0008
RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9513
Pursuant to Section 33 of Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as the

"Renewable Energy Act of 2008", the Department of Energy, in consultation with the
Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Energy, relevant government
agencies, and all Renewable Energy (RE) stakeholders, hereby issues, adopts and
promulgates the following implementing rules and regulations.
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PART I
General Provisions
RULE 1
Title, Declaration of Policies and Definition of Terms
SECTION 1.
Title and Scope.
This Department Circular shall be known as the "Implementing Rules and

Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 9513", otherwise known as the "Renewable
Energy Act of 2008", and hereinafter referred to as the "Act" in this IRR.
The scope of this IRR is to provide rules, regulations, and guidelines for the:
(a)
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Exploration, development, utilization and commercialization of

renewable energy resources such as biomass, solar, wind, hydropower,
geothermal and ocean energy sources, including application of hybrid
systems and other emerging renewable energy technologies in the
Philippines for the generation, transmission, distribution, sale and use of
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electricity, and fuel generated from renewable energy resources;

(b)
Establishment of the framework for the accelerated sustainable

development and advancement of renewable energy resources, and the
development of a strategic program to increase its utilization;
(c)
Clarification of specific provisions of the Act and the responsibilities

and functions of various government agencies, institutions,
government-owned and controlled corporations and local government
units, the private sector and other stakeholders, and their relationships
with the National Renewable Energy Board (NREB); and
(d)
Direction and support for existing and new renewable energy

developers and manufacturers, fabricators and suppliers of
locally-produced renewable energy equipment.
SECTION 2.
Declaration of Policies.
It is hereby declared the policy of the State to:
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(a)
Accelerate the exploration and development of renewable energy

resources such as, but not limited to, biomass, solar, wind, hydropower,
geothermal, and ocean energy sources, and including hybrid systems, to
achieve energy self-reliance, through the adoption of sustainable energy
development strategies to reduce the country's dependence on fossil
fuels and thereby minimize the country's exposure to price fluctuations
in the international markets, the effects of which spiral down to almost
all sectors of the economy;
(b)
Increase the utilization of renewable energy by institutionalizing the

development of national and local capabilities in the use of renewable
energy systems, and promoting its efficient and cost-effective
commercial application by providing fiscal and non-fiscal incentives;
(c)
Encourage the sustainable development and utilization of renewable

energy resources as tools to effectively prevent or reduce harmful
emissions and thereby balance the goals of economic growth and
development with the promotion of health and safety, and the protection
of the environment;
(d)
Promote the full development and use of renewable energy as a tool to
address the cross-cutting issues of gender, poverty, and economic

development; and
(e)
Establish the necessary infrastructure and mechanisms to carry out the

mandates specified in the Act and other existing laws.
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SECTION 3.
Definition of Terms.
As used in the Act and this IRR, the following terms shall be defined as
follows:
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(a)
"Ancillary Services" refers to support services which are necessary to

support the transmission capacity and transmission of energy from
resources to loads towards maintaining power quality, reliability, and
security of the grid through frequency regulating and contingency
reserves, reactive power support, black start capability, and other
services as may be determined by the Energy Regulatory Commission
(ERC);
(b)
"Biomass Energy Systems" refers to energy systems which use biomass

resources to produce heat, steam, mechanical power or electricity
through either thermochemical, biochemical or physico-chemical
processes, or through such other technologies which shall comply with
prescribed environmental standards pursuant to the Act;
(c)
"Biomass Resources" refers to non-fossilized, biodegradable organic

materials originating from naturally-occurring or cultured plants or parts
thereof, animals and micro-organisms, including agricultural products,
by-products and residues such as, but not limited to, biofuels except
corn, soya beans and rice but including sugarcane and coconut, rice
hulls, rice straws, coconut husks and shells, wood chips/residues, forest
residues, corn cobs, corn stovers, bagasse, biodegradable organic
fractions of industrial and municipal wastes that can be used in
bioconversion process and other processes, as well as gases and liquids
recovered from the decomposition and/or extraction of non-fossilized
and biodegradable organic materials;
(d)
"Board of Investments" (BOI) refers to an attached agency of the

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) created under Republic Act
No. 5186, as amended;
(e)
"Co-Generation Systems" refers to facilities which produce electrical

and/or mechanical energy and forms of useful thermal energy such as
heat or steam which are used for industrial, commercial heating or
cooling purposes through the sequential use of energy;
(f)
"Department of Energy" (DOE) refers to the government agency

created pursuant to Republic Act No. 7638 whose functions are
expanded in Republic Act No. 9136 and further expanded in the Act;
(g)
"Department of Environment and Natural Resources" (DENR) refers to

the government agency created pursuant to Executive Order No. 192;
(h)
"Department of Finance" (DOF) refers to the government agency

created pursuant to Executive Order No. 127, as amended;
(i)
"Department of Science and Technology" (DOST) refers to the

government agency created pursuant to Executive Order No. 128;
(j)
"Department of Trade and Industry" (DTI) refers to the government

agency created pursuant to Executive Order No. 133;
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(k)
"Distributed Generation" refers to a system of small generation entities

supplying directly to the distribution grid, any one of which shall not
exceed 100 kilowatts in capacity;
(l)
"Distribution of Electricity" refers to the conveyance of electricity by a

distribution utility through its distribution system pursuant to the
provisions of Republic Act No. 9136;
(m)
"Distribution Utility" (DU) refers to any electric cooperative, private

corporation, government-owned utility or existing local government
unit which has an exclusive franchise to operate a distribution system in
accordance with its franchise and Republic Act No. 9136;
(n)
"Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001" or Republic Act

No. 9136 refers to the law mandating the restructuring of the electric
power sector and the privatization of the National Power Corporation
(NPC);
(o)
"Energy Regulatory Commission" (ERC) refers to the independent

quasi-judicial regulatory agency created pursuant to Republic Act No.
9136;
(p)
"Generation Company" refers to any person or entity authorized by the

ERC to operate facilities used in the generation of electricity;
(q)
"Generation Facility" refers to a facility for the production of electricity

and/or thermal energy such as, but not limited to, steam, hot or cold
water;
(r)
"Geothermal Energy" as used herein and in the context of the Act, shall
be considered renewable and the provisions of the Act is therefore
applicable thereto if geothermal energy, as a mineral resource, is
produced through: (1) natural recharge, where the water is replenished
by rainfall and the heat is continuously produced inside the earth; and/or
(2) enhanced recharge, where hot water used in the geothermal process
is re-injected into the ground to produce more steam as well as to
provide additional recharge to the convection system;
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(s)
"Geothermal Energy Systems" refers to machines or other equipment

that converts Geothermal Energy into useful power;
(t)
"Geothermal Resources" refers to mineral resources, classified as

renewable energy resource, in the form of: (i) all products of geothermal
processes, embracing indigenous steam, hot water, and hot brines; (ii)
steam and other gases, hot water, and hot brines resulting from water,
gas, or other fluids artificially introduced into geothermal formations;
(iii) heat or associated energy found in geothermal formations; and (iv)
any by-product derived from them;
(u)
"Government Share" refers to the amount due the national government

and local government units (LGUs) from the exploitation, development,
and utilization of naturally-occurring RE resources such as geothermal,
wind, solar, ocean, and hydropower, excluding biomass;
(v)
"Green Energy Option" refers to the mechanism to empower end-users

to choose renewable energy in meeting their energy requirements;
(w)
"Grid" refers to the high voltage backbone system of interconnected

transmission lines, sub-stations, and related facilities, located in each of
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, or as may otherwise be determined by
the ERC in accordance with Republic Act No. 9136;

(x)
"Host LGU" refers to the local government unit where the energy
resource and/or energy generating facility is located;
(y)
"Hybrid Systems" refers to any power or energy generation facility

which makes use of two or more types of technologies utilizing both
conventional and/or renewable fuel sources, such as, but not limited to,
integrated solar/wind systems, biomass/fossil fuel systems,
hydropower/fossil fuel systems, integrated solar/biomass systems,
integrated wind/fossil fuel systems, with a minimum of ten megawatts
(10 MW) or ten percent (10%) of the annual energy output provided by
the RE component;
(z)
"Hydroelectric Power Development" or "Hydropower Development"

refers to the construction and installation of a hydroelectric
power-generating plant and its auxiliary facilities, such as diversion
structure, headrace, penstock, substation, transmission, and machine
shop, among others;
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(aa)
"Hydroelectric Power Resources" or "Hydropower Resources" refers to

water resources found technically feasible for the development of
hydropower projects which include rivers, lakes, waterfalls, irrigation
canals, springs, ponds, and other water bodies;
(bb)
"Hydroelectric Power Systems" or "Hydropower Systems" refers to

water-based energy systems which produce electricity by utilizing the
kinetic energy of falling or running water to turn a turbine generator;
(cc)
"Local Government" refers to the political subdivisions established by

or in accordance with the Philippine Constitution pursuant to Executive
Order No. 292 or Republic Act No. 7160, which include the province,
city, municipality and barangay;
(dd)
"Local Government Share" refers to the amount due the local

government units (LGUs) from the exploitation, development and
utilization of naturally-occurring renewable energy resources;
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"Micro-Scale Project" refers to an RE project with capacity not

exceeding one hundred kilowatts (100kW);
(ff)
"Missionary Electrification" refers to the provision of basic electricity

service in unviable areas with the aim of bringing the operations in
these areas to viability levels;
(gg)
"National Government" refers to the entire machinery of the central

government, as distinguished from the different forms of local
governments pursuant to Executive Order No. 292 or the
Administrative Code of 1987;
(hh)
"National Government Share" refers to the amount due the national

government from the exploitation, development and utilization of
naturally-occurring RE resources;
(ii)
"National Power Corporation" (NPC) refers to the government

corporation created under Republic Act No. 6395, as amended by
Republic Act No. 9136;
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(jj)
"National Transmission Corporation" (TRANSCO) refers to the

corporation created pursuant to Republic Act No. 9136 responsible for
the planning, construction, and centralized operation and maintenance
of high-voltage transmission facilities, including grid interconnection
and ancillary services;
(kk)
"Net-Metering" refers to a system, appropriate for distributed

generation, in which a distribution grid user has a two-way connection
to the grid and is only charged for his net electricity consumption and is
credited for any overall contribution to the electricity grid;
(ll)
"Non-Power Applications" refers to renewable energy systems or

facilities that produce mechanical energy, combustible products such as
methane gas, or forms of useful thermal energy such as heat or steam,
that are not used for electricity generation, but for other applications
such as, but not limited to, industrial/commercial cooling, and fuel for
cooking and transport;
(mm) "Ocean Energy Systems" refers to energy systems which convert ocean
or tidal current, ocean thermal gradient or wave energy into electrical or
mechanical energy;
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"Off-Grid Systems" refers to electrical systems not connected to the
wires and related facilities of the on-grid systems of the Philippines;

(oo)
"On-Grid System" refers to the electrical system composed of

interconnected transmission lines, distribution lines, sub-stations, and
related facilities for the purpose of conveyance of bulk power on the
grid of the Philippines;
(pp)
"Philippine Electricity Market Corporation" (PEMC) refers to the

corporation incorporated upon the initiative of the DOE composed of all
Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Members and whose Board
of Directors will be the PEMC Board;
(qq)
"Philippine National Oil Company" (PNOC) refers to the government

agency created pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 334, as amended;
(rr)
"Power Applications" refers to renewable energy systems or facilities

that produce electricity;
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(ss)
"Registered RE Developer" refers to an RE developer duly registered

with the DOE;
(tt)
"Renewable Energy (RE) Certificate" refers to a certificate issued by the

RE Registrar to electric power industry participants showing the energy
sourced, produced, and sold or used. RE certificates may be traded in
the RE Market in complying with the RPS;
(uu)
"Renewable Energy (Systems) Developers" or "RE Developers" refers to

individual/s or juridical entity created, registered and/or authorized to
operate in the Philippines in accordance with existing Philippine laws
and engaged in the exploration, development and utilization of RE
resources and actual operation of RE systems/facilities. It shall include
existing entities engaged in the exploration, development and/or
utilization of RE resources, or the generation of electricity from RE
resources, or both;
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(vv)
"Renewable Energy Market" (REM) refers to the market where the

trading of the RE certificates equivalent to an amount of power
generated from RE resources is made;
(ww) "Renewable Energy Policy Framework" (REPF) refers to the long-term

policy developed by the DOE which identifies, among others, the goals
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and targets for the development and utilization of renewable energy in

the country;
(xx)
"Renewable Energy (RE) Registrar" refers to an entity that issues, keeps

and verifies RE certificates corresponding to energy generated from
eligible RE facilities and sold to or used by end-users;
(yy)
"Renewable Energy Service/Operating Contract (RE Contract)" refers

to the service agreement between the Government, through the
President or the DOE, and an RE Developer over an appropriate period
as determined by the DOE in which the RE Developer has the exclusive
right to explore and develop a particular RE area. The RE Contract shall
be divided into two (2) stages: the pre-development stage and the
development/commercial stage. The preliminary assessment and
feasibility study up to financial closing shall refer to the
pre-development stage. The construction and installation of facilities up
to the operation phase shall refer to the development stage;
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(zz)
"Renewable Energy Resources" (RE Resources) refers to energy

resources that do not have an upper limit on the total quantity to be
used. Such resources are renewable on a regular basis, and whose
renewal rate is relatively rapid to consider availability over an indefinite
period of time. These include, among others, biomass, solar, wind,
geothermal, ocean energy, and hydropower conforming with
internationally accepted norms and standards on dams, and other
emerging renewable energy technologies;
(aaa) "Renewable Energy Systems" (RE Systems) refers to energy systems

which convert RE resources into useful energy forms, like electrical,
mechanical, etc.;
(bbb) "Renewable Portfolio Standards" (RPS) refers to a market-based policy
that requires electric power industry participants, including suppliers, to
source an agreed portion of their energy supply from eligible RE
Resources;
(ccc) "Rural Electrification" refers to the delivery of basic electricity
services, consisting of power generation, sub-transmission, and/or
extension of associated power delivery system that would bring about
important social and economic benefits to the countryside;
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(ddd) "Solar Energy" refers to the energy derived from solar radiation that can
be converted into useful thermal or electrical energy;
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(eee) "Solar Energy Systems" refers to energy systems which convert solar
energy into thermal or electrical energy;
(fff)
"Small Power Utilities Group" (SPUG) refers to the functional unit of

the NPC mandated under Republic Act No. 9136 to pursue missionary
electrification function;
(ggg) "Supplier" refers to any person or entity authorized by the ERC to sell,
broker, market or aggregate electricity to the end-users;
(hhh) "Transmission of Electricity" refers to the conveyance of electric power
through transmission lines as defined under Republic Act No. 9136 by
TRANSCO or its buyer/concessionaire in accordance with its franchise
and Republic Act No. 9136;
(iii)
"Wind Energy" refers to the energy that can be derived from wind that
is converted into useful electrical or mechanical energy;
(jjj)
"Wind Energy Systems" refers to the machines or other related

equipment that convert wind energy into useful electrical or mechanical
energy; and
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(kkk) "Wholesale Electricity Spot Market" (WESM) refers to the wholesale

electricity spot market established by the DOE pursuant to Republic Act
No. 9136.
PART II
Renewable Energy Industry Development and Operations
RULE 2
Renewable Energy Policy Mechanisms
SECTION 4.
Renewable Portfolio Standards.
The Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) is a policy which places an

obligation on electric power industry participants such as generators, distribution
utilities, or suppliers to source or produce a specified fraction of their electricity from
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eligible RE Resources, as may be determined by NREB.

(a)
Purpose: The purpose of the RPS is to contribute to the growth of the

renewable energy industry by diversifying energy supply and to help
address environmental concerns of the country by reducing greenhouse
gas emissions.
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(b)
Mandate: RPS shall be imposed on the electric power industry

participants, serving on-grid areas, on a per grid basis, as may be
determined by the NREB.
(c)
Formulation of RPS Rules: The NREB shall, in consultation with

appropriate government agencies and in accordance with the National
Renewable Energy Program (NREP), set the minimum percentage of
generation from eligible RE Resources based on the sustainability of the
RE Resources, the available capacity of the relevant grids, the available
RE Resources within the specific grid, and such other relevant
parameters. The NREB shall, within one (1) year from the effectivity of
the Act, determine to which sector the RPS shall be imposed on a per
grid basis, in accordance with the NREP.
Upon the recommendation of the NREB, the DOE shall, within six (6)
months from the effectivity of this IRR, formulate and promulgate the
RPS Rules which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1)
Types of RE Resources, and identification and certification of

generating facilities using said resources that shall be required to
comply with the RPS obligations;
(2)
Yearly minimum RPS requirements upon the establishment of

the RPS Rules;
(3)
Annual minimum incremental percentage of electricity sold by

each RPS-mandated electricity industry participant which is
required to be sourced from eligible RE Resources and which
shall, in no case, be less than one percent (1%) of its annual
energy demand over the next ten (10) years;
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Technical feasibility and stability of the transmission and/or

distribution grid systems; and
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(5)
SECTION 5.
Means of compliance by RPS-mandated electricity industry

participant of the minimum percentage set by the government to
meet the RPS requirements including direct generation from
eligible RE Resources, contracting the energy sourced from
eligible RE Resources, or trading in the REM.
Feed-in Tariff (FiT) System.
The Feed-in Tariff system is a scheme that involves the obligation on the part
of electric power industry participants to source electricity from RE generation at a
guaranteed fixed price applicable for a given period of time, which shall in no case be
less than twelve (12) years, to be determined by the ERC.
(a)
Purpose: This system shall be adopted to accelerate the development of

emerging RE Resources through a fixed tariff mechanism.
(b)
Mandate: A FiT system shall be mandated for wind, solar, ocean,

run-of-river hydropower, and biomass energy resources.
(c)
Guidelines Governing the FiT System:

(1)
Priority connections to the grid for electricity generated from

emerging RE Resources such as wind, solar, ocean, run-of-river,
hydropower, and biomass power plants within the territory of the
Philippines;
(2)
The priority purchase, transmission of, and payment for such

electricity by the grid system operators;
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(3)
Determination of the fixed tariff to be paid for electricity

produced from each type of emerging RE Resources and the
mandated number of years for the application of such tariff,
which shall in no case be less than twelve (12) years;
(4)
Application of the FiT to the emerging RE Resources to be used

in compliance with the RPS. Only electricity generated from
wind, solar, ocean, run-of-river hydropower, and biomass power
plants covered under the RPS, shall enjoy the FiT; and
(5)
Other rules and mechanisms that are deemed appropriate and

necessary by the ERC, in consultation with the NREB, for the
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full implementation of the FiT system.

Within one (1) year from the effectivity of the Act, the ERC shall, in
consultation with the NREB, formulate and promulgate the FiT system rules.
SECTION 6.
Green Energy Option Program.
The Green Energy Option program is a mechanism to be established by the

DOE which shall provide end-users the option to choose RE Resources as their
source of energy.
Within six (6) months from the effectivity of this IRR, the DOE shall, in
consultation with the NREB, promulgate the appropriate implementing rules and
regulations which are necessary, incidental, or convenient to achieve the objectives of
the Green Energy Option program.
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The ERC shall, within six (6) months from the effectivity of this IRR, issue the
necessary regulatory framework to effect and achieve the objectives of the Green
Energy Option program.
The TRANSCO, its concessionaire, or its successors-in-interest, distribution
utilities (DUs), PEMC, and all relevant parties are hereby mandated to provide the
mechanisms for the physical connection and commercial arrangements necessary to
ensure the success of the Green Energy Option program.
Any end-user who shall enroll under the Green Energy Option program shall
be informed, by way of its monthly electric bill, how much of its monthly energy
consumption and generation charge is provided by RE facilities.
SECTION 7.
Net-Metering for Renewable Energy.
Net-Metering is a consumer-based renewable energy incentive scheme wherein

electric power generated by an end-user from an eligible on-site RE generating
facility and delivered to the local distribution grid may be used to offset electric
energy provided by the DU to the end-user during the applicable period.
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(a)
Purpose: The Net-Metering program shall be implemented to encourage

end-users to participate in renewable electricity generation.
(b)
Mandate: Upon request by distribution end-users, the DUs shall,

without discrimination, enter into Net-Metering agreements with
qualified end-users who will be installing an RE System, subject to
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technical and economic considerations, such as the DU's metering

technical standards for the RE System.
As used in this IRR, "Qualified End-users" refers to entities that generate
electric power from an eligible on-site RE generating facility, such as, but not limited
to, house or office building with photovoltaic system that can be connected to the
grid, for the purpose of entering into a Net-Metering agreement.
Within one (1) year from the effectivity of the Act, the ERC shall, in
consultation with the NREB and the electric power industry participants, establish
net-metering interconnection standards, pricing methodology, and other commercial
arrangements necessary to ensure the success of the Net-Metering for the RE
program.
The DU shall be entitled to any RE Certificate resulting from Net-Metering
arrangements with the qualified end-user who is using an RE Resource to provide
energy. Such RE Certificate shall be credited in compliance with the obligations of
the DUs under the RPS.
The DOE, ERC, TRANSCO, its concessionaire or its successor-in-interest,
DUs, PEMC and all relevant parties are hereby mandated to provide the necessary
mechanisms for the physical connection, consistent with the Grid and Distribution
Codes, and commercial arrangements, necessary to ensure the success of the
Net-Metering for the RE program.
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SECTION 8.
Transmission and Distribution System Development.
The TRANSCO, its concessionaire or its successor-in-interest, and all DUs,

shall:
(a)
Include the required connection facilities for RE-based power facilities

in the Transmission and Distribution Development Plans, subject to the
approval by the DOE; and
(b)
Effect connection of RE-based power facilities with the transmission or

distribution system upon receipt of a formal notice of the approval by
the DOE and the start of the commercial operations of such RE-based
power facilities.
The connection facilities of RE power plants, including any extension of

transmission and distribution lines, shall be subject only to ancillary services covering
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such connections, pursuant to the ERC Rules and Guidelines on Open Access
Transmission Services.
The ERC shall, in consultation with the NREB, TRANSCO, its concessionaire
or its successors-in-interest, provide the mechanism for the recovery of the cost of
these connection facilities.
SECTION 9.
Adoption of Waste-to-Energy Technologies.
The DOE shall, where practicable, encourage the adoption of waste-to-energy

facilities such as, but not limited to, biogas systems.
The DOE shall, in coordination with the DENR, ensure compliance with this
provision.
As used in this IRR, "Waste-to-Energy Technologies" shall refer to systems
which convert biodegradable materials such as, but not limited to, animal manure or
agricultural waste, into useful energy through processes such as anaerobic digestion,
fermentation and gasification, among others, subject to the provisions and intent of
Republic Act No. 8749 (Clean Air Act of 1999) and Republic Act No. 9003
(Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000).
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RULE 3
Renewable Energy Market
SECTION 10.
Creation of the Renewable Energy Market.
To expedite compliance with the establishment of the RPS, the DOE shall
establish the Renewable Energy Market (REM). The REM shall be a sub-market of
the WESM where the trading of RE Certificates may be made.
The DOE shall, within six (6) months from the effectivity of this IRR,
establish the framework that will govern the operation of the REM. The PEMC shall,
within one (1) year from the effectivity of the Act, implement changes to incorporate
the rules specific to the operation of the REM under the WESM.
SECTION 11.
Establishment of the Renewable Energy Registrar.
Under the supervision of the DOE, the PEMC shall, within one (1) year from
the effectivity of the Act, establish and operate the Renewable Energy Registrar and
shall issue, keep, and verify RE Certificates corresponding to energy generated from
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the eligible RE facilities.

Such RE Certificates shall be credited in compliance with any obligation under
the RPS. For this purpose, the PEMC may impose a transaction fee equal to half of
what the PEMC currently charges regular WESM players.
RULE 4
Off-Grid Development
SECTION 12.
Off-Grid Renewable Energy Development.
Within one (1) year from the effectivity of the Act, the NPC-SPUG or its
successors-in-interest, DUs concerned, and/or qualified third parties in off-grid areas
shall, in the performance of its mandate to provide missionary electrification, source a
minimum percentage of its total annual generation from available RE Resources in
the area concerned as may be determined by the DOE, upon recommendation of the
NREB.
Eligible RE generation in off-grid and missionary areas shall be entitled to the
issuance of RE Certificates pursuant to Chapter III, Section 8 of the Act and Rule 3,
Section 11, of this IRR. In the event that there is no viable RE Resource in the
off-grid and missionary areas, the relevant supplier in off-grid and missionary areas
shall still be obligated to comply with the RPS requirements provided under Chapter
III, Section 6 of the Act and Rule 2, Section 4, of this IRR.
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PART III
Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects and Activities
RULE 5
General Incentives and Privileges for Renewable Energy Development
SECTION 13.
Activities.
Fiscal Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects and
DOE-certified existing and new RE Developers of RE facilities, including

Hybrid Systems, in proportion to and to the extent of the RE component, for both
Power and Non-Power Applications, shall be entitled to the following incentives:
A.
Income Tax Holiday (ITH)
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(1)
Period of Availment The duly registered RE Developer shall be fully

exempt from income taxes levied by the National Government for the
period as follows:
(a)
Existing RE Projects seven (7) years from the start of

commercial operations;
All RE Developers that acquire, operate and/or administer
existing RE facilities that were or have been in commercial
operation for more than seven (7) years, upon the effectivity of
the Act, shall not be entitled to ITH, except for any additional
investment.
(b)
New investment in RE Resources seven (7) years from the

start of commercial operations resulting from new investments;
and
(c)
Additional investment in the RE Project not more than three

(3) times the period of the initial availment by the existing or
new RE project or covering new or additional investments.
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The maximum period within which an RE Developer may be

entitled to an ITH shall be twenty-one (21) years, inclusive of the
initial 7-year ITH for its new and additional investments in a
specific RE facility.
(2)
Entitlement for New and Additional Investments subject to prior

approval by the DOE
(a)
New Investment RE Developers undertaking discovery and

development of new RE Resource distinct from their registered
operations may qualify as new projects, subject to the setting up
of separate books of accounts. In such cases, a fresh package of
ITH from the start of commercial operations shall apply.
(b)
Additional Investment The ITH for additional investments in

an existing RE project shall be applied only to the income
attributable to the additional investment.
Additional investment may cover investments for improvements,
modernization, or rehabilitation duly registered with the DOE,
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which may or may not result in increased capacity, subject to the

conditions to be determined by the DOE, such as, but not limited
to, the following:
B.
(i)
Identification of the phases/stages of production

scheduled for modernization/rehabilitation; and
(ii)
Improvements such as reduced production/operational

costs, increased production/operational efficiency, and
better product quality of the RE facilities.
Exemption from Duties on RE Machinery, Equipment, and Materials
Within the first ten (10) years from the issuance of a Certificate of Registration
to an RE Developer, the importation of machinery and equipment, and materials and
parts thereof, including control and communication equipment, shall be exempt from
tariff duties.
(1)
Conditions for Duty-Free Importation An RE Developer may import

machinery and equipment, materials and parts thereof exempt from the
payment of any and all tariff duties due thereon subject to the following
conditions:
(a)
The machinery and equipment are directly and actually needed

and will be used exclusively in the RE facilities for the
transformation of and delivery of energy to the point of use;
(b)
The importation of materials and spare parts shall be restricted

only to component materials and parts for the specific machinery
and/or equipment authorized to be imported;
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(c)
The kind of capital machinery and equipment to be imported

must be in accordance with the approved work and financial
program of the RE facilities; and
(d)
Such importation shall be covered by shipping documents in the

name of the duly registered RE Developer/operator to whom the
shipment will be directly delivered by customs authorities.
Sale or Disposition of Capital Equipment Any sale, transfer,

assignment, donation, or other modes of disposition of originally
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imported capital equipment/machinery including materials and spare

parts, brought into the RE facilities of the RE Developer which availed
of duty-free importation within ten (10) years from date of importation
shall require prior endorsement of the DOE. Such endorsement shall be
granted only if any of the following conditions is present:
(a)
If made to another RE Developer enjoying tax and duty

exemption on imported capital equipment;
(b)
If made to a non-RE Developer, upon payment of any taxes and

duties due on the net book value of the capital equipment to be
sold;
(c)
Exportation of the used capital equipment, machinery, spare

parts or source documents or those required for RE development;
and
(d)
For reasons of proven technical obsolescence as may be

determined by the DOE.
When the aforementioned sale, transfer, or disposition is made
under any of the conditions provided for in the foregoing
paragraphs after ten (10) years from the date of importation, the
sale, transfer, or disposition shall require prior endorsement by
the DOE and shall no longer be subject to the payment of taxes
and duties.
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Within six (6) months from the issuance of this IRR, the DOF/Bureau of
Customs (BOC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) shall, in consultation with
the DOE, formulate the necessary mechanisms/guidelines to implement this
provision.
C.
Special Realty Tax Rates on Equipment and Machinery
Realty and other taxes on civil works, equipment, machinery, and other
improvements by a registered RE Developer actually and exclusively used for RE
facilities shall not exceed one and a half percent (1.5%) of their original cost less
accumulated normal depreciation or net book value: Provided, That in the case of an
integrated RE resource development and Generation Facility as provided under
Republic Act No. 9136, the real property tax shall be imposed only on the power
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plant.
As used in this IRR, "Original Cost" shall refer to (1) the tangible cost of
construction of the power plant component, or of any improvement thereon,
regardless of any subsequent transfer of ownership of such power plant; or (2) the
assessed value prevailing at the time the Act took into effect or at the time of the
completion of the power plant project after the effectivity of the Act, as the case may
be, and in any case assessed at a maximum level of eighty percent (80%), whichever
is lower.
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"Net Book Value" shall refer to the amount determined by applying normal
depreciation on the original cost based on the estimated useful life.
D.
Net Operating Loss Carry-Over (NOLCO)
The NOLCO of the RE Developer during the first three (3) years from the start
of commercial operation shall be carried over as a deduction from gross income for
the next seven (7) consecutive taxable years immediately following the year of such
loss, subject to the following conditions:
E.
(a)
The NOLCO had not been previously offset as a deduction from gross
income; and
(b)
The loss should be a result from the operation and not from the
availment of incentives provided for in the Act.
Corporate Tax Rate
After availment of the ITH, all Registered RE Developers shall pay a corporate
tax of ten percent (10%) on their net taxable income as defined in the National
Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997, as amended by Republic Act No. 9337:
Provided, That the RE Developers shall pass on the savings to the end-users in the
form of lower power rates.
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All RE Developers that acquire, operate, and/or administer existing RE

facilities that were or have been in commercial operation for more than seven (7)
years, upon the effectivity of the Act, shall pay a corporate tax rate of 10% on their
net taxable income, upon registration with the DOE.
Towards this end, the ERC shall, in coordination with the DOE, determine the
appropriate mechanism to implement the power rate reduction.
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(a)
DOE Technical Study Pursuant to Section 15 (e) of the Act, the DOE
shall conduct a technical study on the appropriate mechanisms to
determine the savings actually realized directly on account of this
incentive.
(b)
Scope The mechanisms shall be applied on RE development projects

and bilateral supply agreements in commercial operation as of the
effectivity of the Act.
(c)
Guidelines In developing the mechanisms to implement the power

rate reduction under the preceding paragraphs, the DOE shall take into
account the following:
(i)
preservation of the purpose of Section 15 (e) of the Act;
(ii)
non-erosion of the competitive nature of the generation sector of

the electric power industry under Section 6 of the EPIRA;
(iii)
due consideration of the income tax regimes applicable to

different RE Developers under existing or applicable laws, rules,
and government undertakings or obligations under existing
agreements; and
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(iv)
(d)
application of the various forms by which the savings may be

implemented including, but not limited to, value-added services
that reduce the DU's cost of service translating to lower retail
rates and discounts that are required by regulations of the ERC to
be passed through in the retail rate to end-users.
Determination of Savings The DOE shall, in coordination with the

NREB, determine as to whether or not savings are actually realized with
respect to each RE Developer. In such case, the extent thereof shall be
determined in accordance with the pass-on mechanism as may be
appropriate based on the results of the DOE Technical Study. In cases
where the RE Developer charges generation rates that are lower than
that of a non-RE facility, savings are deemed to have been passed on
but only to the extent of the relevant supply contract.
The DOE and the RE Developer may also provide for the appropriate
mechanism in determining the savings in the RE Service/Operating
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Contract. The DOE and the NREB shall, where necessary, coordinate
with the ERC for the purpose of implementing the applicable
mechanism.
F.
Accelerated Depreciation
If an RE project fails to receive an ITH before full operation, the RE

Developer may apply for accelerated depreciation in its tax books and be taxed on the
basis of the same.
If an RE Developer applies for accelerated depreciation, the project or its
expansions shall no longer be eligible to avail of the ITH.
Plant, machinery and equipment that are reasonably needed and actually used
for the exploration, development and utilization of RE Resources may be depreciated
using a rate not exceeding twice the rate which would have been used had the annual
allowance been computed in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by
the DOF and the provisions of the NIRC of 1997, as amended. Any of the following
methods of accelerated depreciation may be adopted:
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G.
(a)
Declining balance method; and
(b)
Sum-of-the years digit method.
Zero Percent Value-Added Tax Rate
The following transactions/activities shall be subject to zero percent (0%)

value-added tax (VAT), pursuant to the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of
1997, as amended by Republic Act No. 9337:
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(a)
Sale of fuel from RE sources or power generated from renewable

sources of energy such as, but not limited to, biomass, solar, wind,
hydropower, geothermal, ocean energy, and other emerging energy
sources using technologies such as fuel cells and hydrogen fuels;
(b)
Purchase of local goods, properties and services needed for the

development, construction, and installation of the plant facilities of RE
Developers; and
(c)
Whole process of exploration and development of RE sources up to its

conversion into power, including, but not limited to, the services
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performed by subcontractors and/or contractors.

The DOE, BIR and DOF shall, within six (6) months from issuance of this
IRR, formulate the necessary mechanisms/guidelines to implement this provision.
H.
Tax Exemption of Carbon Credits
All proceeds from the sale of carbon emission credits shall be exempt from any
and all taxes.
I.
Tax Credit on Domestic Capital Equipment and Services Related to the

Installation of Equipment and Machinery
A tax credit equivalent to one hundred percent (100%) of the value of the
value-added tax (VAT) and customs duties that would have been paid on the RE
machinery, equipment, materials and parts had these items been imported shall be
given to a registered RE Developer who purchases machinery, equipment, materials,
and parts from a domestic manufacturer, fabricator or supplier subject to the
following conditions:
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(a)
That the said equipment, machinery, and spare parts are reasonably
needed and shall be used exclusively by the Registered RE Developer in
its registered activity;
(b)
That the purchase of such equipment, machinery, and spare parts is

made from an accredited or recognized domestic source, in which case,
prior approval by the DOE should be obtained by the local
manufacturer, fabricator, or supplier; and
(c)
That the acquisition of such machinery, equipment, materials, and parts

shall be made within the validity of the RE Service/Operating Contract.
Within six (6) months from the effectivity of this IRR, the BIR shall, in
coordination with the DOE, promulgate a revenue regulation governing the granting
of tax credit on domestic capital equipment.
Any sale, transfer, assignment, donation, or other mode of disposition of
machinery, equipment, materials, and parts purchased from domestic source, if made
within ten (10) years from the date of acquisition, shall require prior DOE approval.
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SECTION 14.
Hybrid and Co-generation Systems.
The tax exemptions and/or incentives provided for in Section 13 and item D,
Section 17 of this IRR shall be availed of by a registered RE Developer of hybrid and
cogeneration systems utilizing both RE sources and conventional energy. However,
the tax exemptions and incentives for hybrid and cogeneration systems shall apply
only to the equipment, machinery, and/or devices utilizing RE Resources.
SECTION 15.
Incentives for RE Commercialization.
All manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers of locally-produced RE

equipment and components shall be entitled to the privileges set forth below:
A.
Tax and Duty-free Importation of Components, Parts, and Materials
All shipments necessary for the manufacture and/or fabrication of RE

equipment and components shall be exempted from importation tariff and duties and
value-added tax (VAT): Provided, That the said components, parts, and materials are:
(1)
Not manufactured domestically in reasonable quantity and quality at

competitive prices;
(2)
Directly and actually needed and shall be used exclusively in the

manufacture/fabrication of RE equipment; and
(3)
Covered by shipping documents in the name of the duly registered

manufacturer/fabricator to whom the shipment will be directly delivered
by customs authorities.
Prior approval of the DOE shall be required before the importation of
such components, parts and materials.
B.
Tax Credit on Domestic Capital Components, Parts, and Materials
A tax credit equivalent to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the
value-added tax (VAT) and customs duties that would have been paid on the
components, parts, and materials had these items been imported shall be given to an
RE equipment manufacturer, fabricator, and supplier who purchases RE components,
parts, and materials from a domestic manufacturer: Provided, That such components
and parts are directly needed and shall be used exclusively by the RE manufacturer,
fabricator, and supplier for the manufacture, fabrication and sale of the RE
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equipment. Provided, further, that prior approval by the DOE was obtained by the
local manufacturer.
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C.
Income Tax Holiday and Exemption
For seven (7) years starting from the date of recognition/accreditation provided
under Section 18 of this IRR, an RE manufacturer, fabricator, and supplier of RE
equipment shall be fully exempt from income taxes levied by the National
Government on net income derived only from the sale of RE equipment, machinery,
parts, and services.
D.
Zero-Rated Value-Added Tax Transactions
All manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers of locally-produced RE

equipment shall be subject to zero-rated value-added tax on their transactions with
local suppliers of goods, properties, and services.
SECTION 16.
Biomass Resources.
Incentives for Farmers Engaged in the Plantation of
All individuals and entities engaged in the plantation of crops and trees used as
Biomass Resources shall be entitled to duty-free importation and exemption from
payment of value-added tax (VAT) on all types of agricultural inputs, equipment, and
machinery within ten (10) years from the effectivity of the Act, subject to the
certification by the DOE and the following conditions:
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(a)
That the crops and trees such as, but not limited to, jatropha, coconut,
and sugarcane shall be actually utilized for the production of Biomass
Resources; and
(b)
That the agricultural inputs, equipment and machinery such as, but not
limited to, fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, tractors, trailers, trucks,
farm implements and machinery, harvesters, threshers, hybrid seeds,
genetic materials, sprayers, packaging machinery and materials, bulk
handling facilities, such as conveyors and mini-loaders, weighing
scales, harvesting equipment, and spare parts of all agricultural
equipment shall be used actually and primarily for the production of
said Biomass Resources.
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A.
Tax Rebate for Purchase of RE Components
To encourage the adoption of RE technologies, the DOF shall, in consultation

with DOST, DOE, and DTI, provide rebates for all or part of the tax paid for the
purchase of RE equipment for residential, industrial, or community use. For this
purpose, the DOF shall, within one (1) year from the effectivity of the Act, also
prescribe the procedure, mechanism, and appropriate period for granting the tax
rebates.
B.
Financial Assistance Program
Government financial institutions (GFIs) such as the Development Bank of the

Philippines (DBP), Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), Philippine Exim Bank and
others shall, in accordance with and to the extent allowed by the enabling provisions
of their respective charters or applicable laws, provide preferential financial packages
for the development, utilization, and commercialization of RE projects that are duly
recommended and endorsed by the DOE.
The concerned GFIs shall, within six (6) months from the effectivity of this
IRR, formulate programs to implement the provision on the grant of preferential
financial packages for RE projects.
C.
Exemption from the Universal Charge
As used in this IRR, "Universal Charge" refers to the charge, if any, imposed
for the recovery of the stranded cost and other purposes pursuant to Section 34 of
Republic Act No. 9136.
All consumers shall be exempted from paying the Universal Charge under the
following circumstances:
D.
(1)
If the power or electricity generated through the RE System is

consumed by the generators themselves; and/or
(2)
If the power or electricity through the RE System is distributed free of

charge in the off-grid areas.
Cash Incentive of Renewable Energy Developers for Missionary Electrification
An RE Developer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Act and Section 18

of this IRR, shall be entitled to a cash generation-based incentive per kilowatt-hour
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rate generated, equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the universal charge for the power
needed to service missionary areas where it operates the same, to be chargeable
against the universal charge for Missionary Electrification. This provision shall apply
to RE capacities for Missionary Electrification undertaken upon effectivity of the Act.
Within six (6) months from the issuance of this IRR, the ERC shall, in
coordination with the DOE, develop a mechanism to implement the provision
granting cash incentive to RE Developers for Missionary Electrification.
E.
Payment of Transmission Charges
A registered RE Developer producing power and electricity from an

intermittent RE Resource may opt to pay the transmission and wheeling charges of
TRANSCO, its concessionaire or its successor-in-interests on a per kilowatt-hour
basis at a cost equivalent to the average per kilowatt-hour rate of all other electricity
transmitted through the Grid.
F.
Priority and Must Dispatch for Intermittent RE Resource
Qualified and registered RE generating units with intermittent RE Resources

shall be considered "must dispatch" based on available energy and shall enjoy the
benefit of priority dispatch.
TRANSCO or its successor-in-interest shall, in consultation with stakeholders,
determine, through technical and economic analysis, the maximum penetration limit
of the intermittent RE-based power plants to the Grid.
The PEMC and TRANSCO or its successor-in-interest shall implement
technical mitigation and improvements in the system in order to ensure safety and
reliability of electricity transmission.
"RE generating units with intermittent RE Resources" refers to an RE
generating unit or group of units connected to a common connection point whose RE
Resource is location-specific, naturally difficult to precisely predict the availability of
the RE Resource thereby making the energy generated variable, unpredictable and
irregular, and the availability of the resource inherently uncontrollable, which include
plants utilizing wind, solar, run-of-river hydropower, or ocean energy.
All provisions under the WESM rules, Distribution and Grid Codes which do
not allow "must dispatch" status for intermittent RE Resources shall be deemed
amended or modified.
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SECTION 18.
Privileges.
A.
Conditions for Availment of Incentives and Other
Registration/Accreditation with the DOE
For purposes of entitlement to the incentives and privileges under the Act,
existing and new RE Developers, and manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers of
locally-produced RE equipment shall register with the DOE, through the Renewable
Energy Management Bureau (REMB). The following certifications shall be issued:
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(1)
DOE Certificate of Registration issued to an RE Developer holding a

valid RE Service/Operating Contract.
For existing RE projects, the new RE Service/Operating Contract shall
pre-terminate and replace the existing Service Contract that the RE
Developer has executed with the DOE subject to the Transitory
Provision in Rule 13, Section 39.
The DOE Certificate of Registration shall be issued immediately upon
award of an RE Service/Operating Contract covering an existing or new
RE project or upon approval of additional investment.
Any investment added to existing RE projects shall be subject to prior
approval by the DOE.
(2)
B.
DOE Certificate of Accreditation issued to RE manufacturers,

fabricators, and suppliers of locally-produced RE equipment, upon
submission of necessary requirements to be determined by the DOE, in
coordination with the DTI.
Registration with the Board of Investments (BOI)
The RE sector is hereby declared a priority investment sector that will

regularly form part of the country's Investment Priority Plan (IPP), unless declared
otherwise by law.
To qualify for the availment of the incentives under Sections 13 and 15 of this
IRR, RE Developers, and manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers of
locally-produced RE equipment, shall register with the BOI.
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The registration with the BOI shall be carried out through an agreement and an
administrative arrangement between the BOI and the DOE, with the end-view of
facilitating the registration of qualified RE facilities. The applications for registration
shall be favorably acted upon immediately by the BOI, on the basis of the
certification issued by the DOE.
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C.
Certificate of Endorsement by the DOE
RE Developers, and manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers of

locally-produced RE equipment shall be qualified to avail of the incentives provided
for in the Act only after securing a Certificate of Endorsement from the DOE, through
the REMB, on a per transaction basis.
The DOE, through the REMB, shall issue said certification within fifteen (15)
days upon request of the RE Developer or manufacturer, fabricator, and supplier;
Provided, That the certification issued by the DOE shall be without prejudice to any
further requirements that may be imposed by the government agencies tasked with the
administration of the fiscal incentives mentioned under Rule 5 of this IRR.
For this purpose, the DOE shall, within six (6) months from the effectivity of
this IRR, issue guidelines on the procedures and requirements for the availment of
incentives based on specific criteria, such as, but not limited to:
(1)
Compliance with Obligations The RE Developer or manufacturers,

fabricators, and suppliers of locally-produced RE equipment shall
observe and abide by the provisions of the Act, this IRR, the applicable
provisions of existing Philippine laws, and take adequate measures to
ensure that its obligations thereunder as well as those of its officers are
faithfully discharged;
(2)
Compliance with Directives The RE Developer or manufacturers,

fabricators, and suppliers of locally-produced RE equipment shall
comply with the directives and circulars which the DOE may issue from
time to time in pursuance of its powers under the Act;
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Compliance with Pre-Registration/Registration Conditions The RE

Developers or manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers of
locally-produced RE equipment shall comply with all the
pre-registration and registration conditions as required by the DOE;
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(4)
Compliance with Reportorial Requirements An RE Developer shall

maintain distinct and separate books of accounts for its operations
inside the RE facilities and shall submit technical, financial and other
operational reports/documents to DOE on or before their respective due
dates; and
(5)
Remittance of Government Shares and Payment of Applicable Financial

Obligations An RE Developer shall observe timely remittance of
Government Share, and payment of applicable fees and other financial
obligations to the DOE.
RE Developers or manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers of

locally-produced RE equipment who comply with the above requirements shall be
deemed in good standing and shall therefore be qualified to avail of the incentives as
provided for in the Act and this IRR.
D.
Revenue Regulations
Within six (6) months from the effectivity of this IRR, the BIR shall, in
coordination with DOE, DOF, BOC, BOI and other concerned government agencies,
promulgate revenue regulations governing the grant of fiscal incentives.
PART IV
Regulatory Framework for the Renewable Energy Industry and Government Share
RULE 6
Regulatory Framework for the Renewable Energy Industry
SECTION 19.
A.
Renewable Energy Service/Operating Contract.
State Ownership of All Forces of Potential Energy
All forces of potential energy and other natural resources are owned by the
State and shall not be alienated. These include potential energy sources such as
kinetic energy from water, marine current and wind; thermal energy from solar,
ocean, geothermal and biomass.
B.
Parties to a Service/Operating Contract

The exploration, development, production, and utilization of natural resources
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shall be under the full control and supervision of the State.

The State may directly undertake such activities, or it may enter into
co-production, joint venture or co-production sharing agreements with Filipino
citizens or corporations or associations at least sixty percent (60%) of whose capital is
owned by Filipinos. Foreign RE Developers may also be allowed to undertake RE
development through an RE Service/Operating Contract with the government, subject
to Article XII, Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution.
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C.
Guidelines on Award of RE Service/Operating Contract
In compliance with this Constitutional mandate, the DOE shall, within one (1)
month from the issuance of this IRR, formulate and promulgate the regulatory
framework containing the guidelines governing a transparent and competitive system
of awarding RE Service/Operating Contracts from pre-development to
development/commercial stage, among others.
RE sectors which are developing or utilizing non-naturally occurring resources
such as, but not limited to, biomass, biogas, methane capture, and other
waste-to-energy technologies, shall be covered by an RE Operating Contract which
shall take into consideration the peculiar conditions and realities attendant to such
sector; Provided, That the biomass sector shall be covered by an RE Operating
Contract wherein the biomass developer commits to develop, construct, install,
commission, and operate an RE generating facility subject to the terms and conditions
as specified therein.
D.
Compliance with Existing Laws
The regulatory framework for the award of an RE Service/Operating Contract

will take into consideration existing related laws on the exploration, development and
utilization of RE Resources such as:
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(1)
RA No. 7160, otherwise known as the "Local Government

the necessity of prior and periodic consultations with
government units before any RE exploration activity is
within their respective jurisdictions. Existing projects
considered compliant with this requirement;
(2)
RA No. 8371, otherwise known as the "Indigenous Peoples Rights

Act"; and
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the local
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(3)
Existing environmental laws and regulations as prescribed by the

DENR and/or any other concerned government agency, including
compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) System.
An Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the appropriate

regional office of the DENR would be sufficient to comply with the Act and this IRR.
RULE 7
Government Share
SECTION 20.
A.
Government Share.
Government Share in General
The Government Share on existing and new RE development projects shall be

equal to one percent (1%) of the gross income of RE Developers except for
indigenous geothermal energy, which shall be at one and a half percent (1.5%) of
gross income of the preceding fiscal year.
For purposes of determining the government share, the gross income of RE
Developers shall include the proceeds resulting from the sale of RE produced and
such other income incidental to and pricing from RE generation, transmission, and
sale of electric power.
As used in this IRR, "Gross Income" derived from business shall be equivalent
to gross sales less sales returns, discounts and allowances, and cost of goods sold,
consistent with Section 27, Paragraph A (7) of the NIRC of 1997, as amended by
"Cost of Goods Sold" shall include all business expenses directly incurred to
produce the merchandise to bring them to their present location and use, consistent
with Section 27, Paragraph A (7) of the NIRC of 1997, as amended by Republic Act
No. 9337.
Except for government-owned and controlled corporations, the Government
Share shall be distributed as follows:
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(1)
National Government 60%
(2)
Local Government 40%
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B.
Share from Geothermal Energy Resources

(1)
For an integrated geothermal operation, the Government Share of one

and a half percent (1.5%) shall be based on the Gross Income from the
sale of electricity generated from geothermal energy. The Cost of
Goods Sold shall be the direct cost of the generation of electricity.
(2)
For steamfield development and production only, the Government

Share of one and a half percent (1.5%) shall be based on the Gross
Income from the sale of the geothermal steam. The Cost of Goods Sold
shall be the direct cost of the geothermal steam production.
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(3)
C.
For geothermal power plant operation only, the Government Share of

one and a half percent (1.5%) shall be based on the Gross Income from
the sale of electricity generated from geothermal energy. The Cost of
Goods Sold shall be the direct cost of electricity generated from
geothermal energy and the direct cost of the geothermal steam.
Local Government Share
In accordance with Section 292 of Republic Act No. 7160, the allocation and
distribution of the local government share shall be as follows:
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Where the natural resources are located in the province:

(i)
Province Twenty percent (20%);
(ii)
Component city/municipality Forty-five percent (45%); and
(iii)
Barangay Thirty-five percent (35%).
Where the natural resources are located in two (2) or more provinces, or
in two (2) or more component cities or municipalities or in two (2) or
more Barangays, their respective shares shall be computed on the basis
of:
(i)
Population Seventy percent (70%); and
(ii)
Land area Thirty percent (30%).
Where the natural resources are located in a highly urbanized or
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independent component city:
(4)
(i)
City Sixty-five percent (65%); and
(ii)
Barangay Thirty-five percent (35%).
Where the natural resources are located in such two (2) or more cities,
the allocation of shares shall be based on the formula on population and
land area as specified in paragraph (2) of this Section.
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D.
Remittance of the Share of Local Government Units
In accordance with Sections 286 and 293 of Republic Act No. 7160, as
amended, the share of local government units from the utilization and development of
national wealth shall be released, without need of any further action, directly to the
provincial, city, municipal or barangay treasurer, as the case may be, on a quarterly
basis within five (5) days after the end of each quarter, and which shall not be subject
to any lien or holdback that may be imposed by the National Government for
whatever purpose.
E.
Exceptions on Government Share

No government share shall be collected from the following:
(1)
Proceeds from the development of Biomass Resources; and
(2)
Proceeds of micro-scale projects for communal purposes and

non-commercial operations, such as community-based RE projects,
which are not greater than one hundred kilowatts (100kW).
SECTION 21.
A.
RE Host Communities/LGUs.
Determination of RE Host Communities/LGUs
The LGUs hosting the energy resource and/or energy generating facility shall
have an equitable share in the proceeds derived from the development and utilization
of energy resource and sale of electric power. For the purposes of this IRR, Host LGU
shall refer to the following:
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With respect to integrated energy generating facilities, the host LGU is

where the energy-generating facilities and energy resources are located.
The LGU shall be entitled to a share based on the sale of electric power,
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(2)
With respect to energy resources, the host LGU is where the renewable
energy resources are located as delineated by geophysical and
exploration surveys. The LGU shall be entitled to a share based on the
sale of renewable energy produced by the RE Developer; and
(3)
With respect to non-integrated generating facilities, the host LGU is

where the energy generating facility is located. The LGU shall be
entitled to a share based on the sale of electric power of the generating
facility.
Incentives to RE Host Communities/LGUs
Based on Sections 289 to 294 of Republic Act No. 7160, the

benefits/incentives provided herein, shall be allocated to the Host LGUs defined in
the preceding paragraph as follows:
(1)
Eighty percent (80%) of the local government share from RE projects

and activities shall be used directly to subsidize the electricity
consumption of end-users in the RE host communities/LGUs whose
monthly consumption does not exceed one hundred kilowatt-hours
(100kWh); Provided, That excess funds shall, after serving the
end-users referred to in the preceding paragraph, be used to subsidize
the electricity consumption of consumers of the same class in the host
city, municipality or the province, as the case may be;
(2)
The subsidy may be in the form of rebates, refunds, and/or any other
form as may be determined by the DOE, DOF, and ERC, in
coordination with the NREB within six (6) months from the effectivity
of the Act, the DOE, DOF, and ERC shall, in coordination with the
NREB and in consultation with the DUs, promulgate the mechanisms to
implement this provision; and
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Twenty percent (20%) of the local government share shall be utilized to

finance local government and livelihood projects which shall be
appropriated by their respective Sanggunian, pursuant to Section 294 of
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Organization and Renewable Energy Trust Fund

RULE 8
The Role of the Department of Energy
SECTION 22.
Lead Agency.
The DOE shall be the lead agency mandated to implement the provisions of
the Act and this IRR. In pursuance thereof and in addition to its functions provided
for under existing laws, the DOE shall:
(a)
Promulgate the RPS Rules;
(b)
Establish the REM and direct the PEMC to implement changes in order
to incorporate the rules specific to the operation of the REM under the
WESM;
(c)
Supervise the establishment of the RE Registrar by the PEMC;
(d)
Promulgate the appropriate implementing rules and regulations

necessary to achieve the objectives of the Green Energy Option
program;
(e)
Determine the minimum percentage of generation which may be

sourced from available RE Resources of the NPC-SPUG or its
successors-in-interest and/or qualified third parties in off-grid areas;
(f)
Issue certification to RE Developers, local manufacturers, fabricators,

and suppliers of locally-produced RE equipment to serve as basis for
their entitlement to incentives, as provided for in the Act;
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(g)
Formulate and implement the NREP together with relevant government

agencies;
(h)
Administer the Renewable Energy Trust Fund (RETF) as a special

account in any of the government financial institutions identified under
Section 29 of the Act;
(i)
Recommend and endorse RE projects applying for financial assistance

with government financial institutions pursuant to Section 29 of the
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Act;
(j)
Encourage the adoption of waste-to-energy technologies pursuant to

Section 30 of the Act;
(k)
Determine the mechanisms in the grant of subsidy to electric consumers

of Host LGUs, together with DOF, ERC, and NREB; and
(l)
Perform such other functions as may be necessary, to attain the

objectives of the Act.
RULE 9
National Renewable Energy Board
SECTION 23.
Creation of the NREB.
Pursuant to Section 27 of the Act, the National Renewable Energy Board

(NREB) is created and shall be composed of a Chairman, and one (1) representative
each from the following agencies: DOE, DTI, DOF, DENR, NPC, TRANSCO or its
successors-in-interest, PNOC and PEMC, who shall be designated by their respective
secretaries on a permanent basis; and one (1) representative each from the following
sectors: RE Developers, Government Financial Institutions (GFIs), private
distribution utilities, electric cooperatives, electricity suppliers, and non-governmental
organizations, duly endorsed by their respective industry associations and all to be
appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
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The members of the Board and their alternates must be of proven integrity and
probity, with a working knowledge and understanding of the RE industry, and
occupying the position of at least Director and Manager for government agencies and
private entities, respectively.
The NREB shall act as a collegial body primarily tasked with recommending
policies to the DOE and monitoring the implementation of the Act. As such, its
private sector members shall not be required to divest. However, to avoid conflict of
interest, the NREB shall adopt its own Code of Ethics that shall be observed by all its
members.
SECTION 24.
Meetings of the NREB.
Regular meetings of the NREB shall be held at least once every quarter on a
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date and in a place fixed by the Board. Special meetings may also be called by the
Chairman or by a majority vote of the Board, as necessary.
Representatives of other government agencies and private entities such as, but
not limited to, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of
Agriculture (DA), National Water Resources Board (NWRB), National Commission
for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), National Electrification Administration (NEA),
National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), and the academe may be
invited by the NREB as resource persons.
SECTION 25.
Remuneration.
The NREB shall determine the appropriate compensation/remuneration of its

members in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations, and shall make the
necessary requests and representations with the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM) for the allocation and appropriation of funds necessary to
effectively perform its duties and functions.
SECTION 26.
Technical Secretariat.
The NREB shall be assisted by a Technical Secretariat from the REMB. The
Technical Secretariat shall report directly to the Office of the Secretary or the
Undersecretary of the Department, as the case may be, on matters pertaining to the
activities of the NREB. The number of staff of the Technical Secretariat and the
creation of corresponding positions necessary to complement and/or augment the
existing plantilla of the REMB shall be determined by the Board, subject to existing
civil service rules and regulations and approval by the DBM for the allocation and
appropriation of funds necessary to effectively perform its duties and functions.
SECTION 27.
Powers and Functions.
The NREB shall have the following powers and functions:
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(a)
Evaluate and recommend to the DOE the mandated RPS and minimum
RE generation capacities in off-grid areas, as it deems appropriate;
(b)
Recommend specific actions to facilitate the implementation of the

NREP to be executed by the DOE and/or other appropriate agencies of
government and to ensure that there shall be no overlapping and
redundant functions within the national government departments and
agencies concerned;
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(c)
Monitor and review the implementation of the NREP, including

compliance with the RPS and minimum RE generation capacities in
off-grid areas;
(d)
Oversee and monitor the utilization of the Renewable Energy Trust

Fund (RETF) established pursuant to Section 28 of the Act and
administered by the DOE;
(e)
Cause the establishment of a one-stop shop facilitation scheme to

accelerate implementation of RE projects; and
(f)
Perform such other functions, as may be necessary, to attain the

objectives of the Act.
RULE 10
Renewable Energy Management Bureau
SECTION 28.
Creation of the REMB.
To effectively implement the provisions of the Act, a Renewable Energy

Management Bureau (REMB) shall be established under the DOE pursuant to Section
32 of the Act.
To facilitate the application for registration/accreditation of RE Developers,
REMB Desks shall be created in the field offices of the DOE in Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao, pursuant to Section 2 (a) and (b) of the Act.
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The existing plantilla of the Renewable Energy Management Division

(REMD) of the Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB) of the DOE shall
form the nucleus of REMB to perform the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the
said bureau. For this purpose, the existing REMD is hereby dissolved.
SECTION 29.
Organizational Structure.
Within six (6) months from effectivity of this IRR, the DOE through the Office
of the Secretary shall determine the REMB organizational structure and staffing
pattern/staffing complement, in consultation with the DBM, and subject to existing
civil service rules and regulations.
SECTION 30.
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The funds necessary for the creation of the REMB shall be taken from the
current appropriations of the DOE. Thereafter, the budget for the REMB shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
SECTION 31.
Powers and Functions of the REMB.
The REMB shall have the following powers and functions:

(a)
Develop, formulate and implement policies, plans and programs such as

the NREP, to accelerate the development, transformation, utilization,
and commercialization of RE Resources and technologies;
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(b)
Develop and maintain a comprehensive, centralized and unified data

and information base on RE Resources to ensure the efficient
evaluation, analysis, and dissemination of data and information on RE
Resources, development, utilization, demand, and technology
application;
(c)
Promote the commercialization/application of RE Resources including

new and emerging technologies for the efficient and economical
transformation, conversion, processing, marketing and distribution to
end-users;
(d)
Conduct technical research, socio-economic, and environmental impact

studies of RE projects for the development of sustainable RE Systems;
(e)
Continue to strengthen the Affiliated Renewable Energy Centers

(ARECs) nationwide;
(f)
Create a unified database of RE projects for monitoring and planning

purposes;
(g)
Supervise and monitor activities of government and private companies

and entities on RE Resources development and utilization to ensure
compliance with existing rules, regulations, guidelines and standards;
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Provide information, consultation, technical training, and advisory

services to RE Developers, practitioners, and entities involved in RE
technology, and formulate RE technology development strategies
including, but not limited to, standards and guidelines;
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(i)
Develop and implement an information, education, and communication

(IEC) program to heighten awareness of and appreciation by all
stakeholders of the RE industry;
(j)
Evaluate, process, approve and issue RE Service/Operating Contracts,

permits, certifications, and/or accreditations as provided for in the Act
and this IRR;
(k)
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the NREP to determine the

need to expand the same; and
(l)
Perform other functions that may be necessary for the effective

implementation of the Act and the accelerated development and
utilization of the RE Resources in the country.
RULE 11
Renewable Energy Trust Fund
SECTION 32.
Exclusive Fund Administration.
Pursuant to Section 28 of the Act, the RETF is hereby established to enhance

the development and greater utilization of renewable energy. It shall be administered
by the DOE as a special account in any of the GFIs. The RETF shall be used
exclusively to:
(a)
Finance the research, development, demonstration, and promotion of

the widespread and productive use of RE Systems for Power and
Non-Power Applications;
(b)
Provide funding to qualified research and development institutions

engaged in renewable energy studies undertaken jointly through
public-private sector partnership, including provision for scholarship
and fellowship for energy studies;
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(c)
Support the development and operation of new RE Resources to

improve their competitiveness in the market: Provided, That the grant
thereof shall be done through a competitive and transparent manner;
(d)
Conduct nationwide resource and market assessment studies for the

Power and Non-Power Applications of RE Systems;
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(e)
Propagate RE knowledge by accrediting, tapping, training, and

providing benefits to institutions, entities, and organizations which can
help widen the promotion and reach of RE benefits at the national and
local levels; and
(f)
Fund such other activities necessary or incidental to the attainment of

the objectives of the Act.
SECTION 33.
Fund Utilization.
The funds may be used through grants, loans, equity investments, loan
guarantees, insurance, counterpart fund or such other financial arrangements
necessary for the attainment of the objectives of the Act: Provided, That the use or
allocation thereof shall be, as far as practicable, done through a competitive and
transparent manner.
SECTION 34.
Sources of Funds.
The RETF shall be funded from:

(a)
Proceeds from the emission fees collected from all generating facilities
consistent with Republic Act No. 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act;
(b)
One and a half percent (1.5%) of the net annual income of the
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO);
(c)
One and a half percent (1.5%) of the net annual income of the
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR);
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(d)
One and a half percent (1.5%) of the net annual dividends remitted to
the National Treasury by the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC)
and its subsidiaries;
(e)
Contributions, grants and donations: Provided, That all contributions,

grants and donations made to the RETF shall be tax deductible subject
to the provisions of the NIRC. To ensure this goal, the BIR shall assist
the DOE in formulating the rules and regulations to implement this
provision;
(f)
One and a half percent (1.5%) of the proceeds of the Government Share
collected from the development and use of indigenous non-RE
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Resources;
(g)
Any revenue generated from the utilization of the RETF; and
(h)
Proceeds from fines and penalties imposed under the Act.
For this purpose, the DOE, PCSO, PAGCOR, DENR, and DBM shall, within
six (6) months from the approval of this IRR, formulate the necessary mechanism for
the transmittal of the Fund to the DOE.
Furthermore, the DOE shall, within six (6) months from the approval of this
IRR, formulate the guidelines to ensure the competitive and transparent utilization of
the fund.
PART VI
Prohibited Acts, Penal, and Administrative Provisions
RULE 12
Prohibited Acts and Sanctions
SECTION 35.
Prohibited Acts.
Pursuant to Section 35 of the Act, any person or entity found in violation of

any of the following shall be subject to the appropriate criminal, civil, and/or
administrative sanctions as provided in this IRR and other existing applicable laws,
rules and regulations:
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(a)
Non-compliance with or violation of the RPS rules;
(b)
Willful refusal to undertake Net-Metering arrangements with qualified

distribution grid users;
(c)
Falsification or tampering of public documents or official records to

avail of the fiscal and non-fiscal incentives provided under the Act;
(d)
Failure and willful refusal to issue the certificate referred to in Section

26 of the Act; and
(e)
Non-compliance with the established guidelines that the DOE adopted

for the implementation of the Act.
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SECTION 36.
Administrative Liability.
Without prejudice to incurring criminal liability, any person who willfully

commits any of the prohibited acts and violates other issuances relative to the
implementation of the Act shall be subject to the following administrative fines and
penalties:
(a)
(b)
The DOE may impose a penalty ranging from Reprimand to Revocation

of License with corresponding fine ranging from a minimum of One
Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) to Five Hundred Thousand
Pesos (P500,000.00) depending on the gravity for the following
offenses:
(1)
Non-compliance or violation of the RPS rules;
(2)
Willful refusal to undertake Net-Metering arrangements with

qualified distribution grid users; and
(3)
Non-compliance with the established guidelines that the DOE

adopted for the implementation of the Act.
The DOE may revoke the license, permit, certification, endorsement or

accreditation, terminate RE Service/Operating Contract and/or impose a
fine ranging from a minimum of One Hundred Thousand Pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00) on any
person or entity found to have committed the falsification or tampering
of public documents or official records to avail of the fiscal and
non-fiscal incentives, pursuant to Section 35 (c) of the Act.
This is without prejudice to the penalties provided for under existing

environmental regulations prescribed by the DENR and/or any other concerned
government agency.
Any employee of the DOE who shall fail or willfully refuse to issue the
certificate pursuant to Section 26 of the Act shall be given a warning for the first
offense, and meted the penalty of reprimand for the second offense, and suspension
for the third offense.
SECTION 37.
Administrative Procedures.
The DOE may initiate, motu proprio or upon filing of any complaint, an
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administrative proceeding against any person or entity who commits any of the
prohibited acts under Section 35 of the Act, Section 35 of the IRR, or other related
issuances. In the exercise thereof, the DOE may commence such hearing or inquiry
by an order to show cause, setting forth the grounds for such order.
The administrative proceedings will be conducted to determine culpability of
offenders and the applicable penalties in accordance with existing "Rules and
Procedures Before the DOE".
Administrative actions initiated pursuant to this section shall be separate and
independent from any criminal actions that may arise for violations of the Act.
SECTION 38.
Criminal Liability.
In accordance with Section 36 of the Act, any person who willfully aids or
abets the commission of a crime prohibited herein or who causes the commission of
any such act by another shall be liable in the same manner as the principal.
In the case of associations, partnerships, or corporations, the penalty shall be
imposed on the partner, president, chief operating officer, chief executive officer,
directors or officers responsible for the violation.
The perpetrators of any of the prohibited acts provided for under Section 35 of
the Act, upon conviction thereof, shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment of from one
(1) year to five (5) years, or a fine ranging from a minimum of One Hundred
Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) to One Hundred Million Pesos (P100,000,000.00), or
twice the amount of damages caused or costs avoided for non-compliance, whichever
is higher, or both upon the discretion of the court.
PART VII
Final Provisions
RULE 13
Transitory and Other Provisions
SECTION 39.
Transitory Provisions.
Benefits or incentives extended to RE Developers, and manufacturers,

fabricators, and suppliers of locally-produced RE equipment under existing laws not
amended or withdrawn under this Act shall remain in full force and effect. No
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provision of the Act shall be taken as to diminish any right vested by virtue of
existing laws, contracts, or agreements. However, in order to qualify for the availment
of the incentives provided under Chapter VII of the Act and this IRR, the RE
Developer, and manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers of locally-produced RE
equipment shall be required to secure a certificate of registration or accreditation with
the DOE.
The fiscal incentives granted under Section 15 of the Act shall apply to all RE
capacities upon the effectivity of the Act.
Pending the issuance of other necessary guidelines, the grant of provisional
certificates of registration by the DOE shall be valid and effective.
SECTION 40.
Reportorial Requirements.
The DOE shall, in coordination with the NREB, submit a yearly report on the
implementation of the Act to the Philippine Congress, through the Joint
Congressional Power Commission (JCPC), every January of each year following the
period in review, indicating among others, the progress of RE development in the
country and the benefits and impact generated by the development and utilization of
renewable energy resources in the context of energy security and climate change
imperatives.
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This shall serve as basis for the JCPC's review of the incentives as provided for
in the Act towards ensuring the full development of the country's RE capacities under
a rationalized market and incentives scheme.
SECTION 41.
Congressional Oversight.
Upon the effectivity of the Act, the JCPC, created under Section 62 of
Republic Act No. 9136, shall exercise oversight powers over the implementation of
the Act.
SECTION 42.
Appropriations.
Funds necessary to finance the activities of concerned government agencies, as

provided in the Act and this IRR, shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.
SECTION 43.
Separability Clause.
If any provision of this IRR is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of the

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Act or the provision not otherwise affected, shall remain valid and subsisting.
SECTION 44.
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Repealing Clause.
Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction,

administrative rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of the
Act and this IRR is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 1442 or the Geothermal Resources
Exploration and Development Act, insofar as the exploration of geothermal resources
by the government, and Section 10 (1) of Republic Act No. 7156, otherwise known as
the "Mini-Hydro Electric Power Incentive Act", insofar as the special privilege tax
rate of two percent (2%), are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
SECTION 45.
Effectivity.
This IRR shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two
(2) newspapers of general circulation.
Signed this 25th of May 2009 at the Department of Energy, Energy Center,
Merritt Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila.
(SGD.) ANGELO T. REYES

Secretary
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EO 192-1987
EO 292-1987
PD 1442
RA 5186
RA 6395
RA 7156
RA 7160
RA 7638
RA 8371
RA 8749
RA 9003
RA 9136
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May 25, 2009

DOE CIRCULAR NO. DC2009-05-0008

RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9513

Pursuant to Section 33 of Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as the

Title and Scope.

This Department Circular shall be known as the "Implementing Rules and

Exploration, development, utilization and commercialization of

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electricity, and fuel generated from renewable energy resources;

Establishment of the framework for the accelerated sustainable

Clarification of specific provisions of the Act and the responsibilities

Direction and support for existing and new renewable energy

It is hereby declared the policy of the State to:

Accelerate the exploration and development of renewable energy

Increase the utilization of renewable energy by institutionalizing the

Encourage the sustainable development and utilization of renewable

Promote the full development and use of renewable energy as a tool to

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address the cross-cutting issues of gender, poverty, and economic

Establish the necessary infrastructure and mechanisms to carry out the

"Ancillary Services" refers to support services which are necessary to

"Biomass Energy Systems" refers to energy systems which use biomass

"Biomass Resources" refers to non-fossilized, biodegradable organic

"Board of Investments" (BOI) refers to an attached agency of the

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"Co-Generation Systems" refers to facilities which produce electrical

"Department of Energy" (DOE) refers to the government agency

"Department of Environment and Natural Resources" (DENR) refers to

"Department of Finance" (DOF) refers to the government agency

"Department of Science and Technology" (DOST) refers to the

"Department of Trade and Industry" (DTI) refers to the government

"Distributed Generation" refers to a system of small generation entities

"Distribution of Electricity" refers to the conveyance of electricity by a

"Distribution Utility" (DU) refers to any electric cooperative, private

"Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001" or Republic Act

"Energy Regulatory Commission" (ERC) refers to the independent

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"Generation Company" refers to any person or entity authorized by the

"Generation Facility" refers to a facility for the production of electricity

"Geothermal Energy Systems" refers to machines or other equipment

"Geothermal Resources" refers to mineral resources, classified as

"Government Share" refers to the amount due the national government

"Green Energy Option" refers to the mechanism to empower end-users

"Grid" refers to the high voltage backbone system of interconnected

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the ERC in accordance with Republic Act No. 9136;

"Hybrid Systems" refers to any power or energy generation facility

"Hydroelectric Power Development" or "Hydropower Development"

"Hydroelectric Power Resources" or "Hydropower Resources" refers to

"Hydroelectric Power Systems" or "Hydropower Systems" refers to

"Local Government" refers to the political subdivisions established by

"Local Government Share" refers to the amount due the local

"Micro-Scale Project" refers to an RE project with capacity not