Question & AnswerQ&A (ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 110)
The main objective of the GEMP is to reduce the government's monthly consumption of electricity and petroleum products by at least ten percent (10%) through energy efficiency and conservation measures for a minimum period of three years starting January 2005.
All government entities are mandated to adopt and implement the GEMP, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) which coordinate procurement guidelines and facilitate compliance.
Government entities must reduce electricity consumption by ten percent (10%) of their average monthly consumption for the first semester of 2004, and similarly reduce fuel consumption for government vehicles by ten percent (10%) of the same baseline period.
Government entities must implement programs that reduce fuel consumption by ten percent, which may include substituting or blending petroleum products with alternative fuels such as Coco-Methyl Ester (CME), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), ethanol, and other biofuels certified by the DOE.
Yes. There is a six-month moratorium on the purchase of new government vehicles after the order's effectivity. When lifted, new government vehicle purchases are limited to engine displacements not exceeding 1600 cc for gasoline and 2500 cc for diesel engines, and government vehicles must be used only for official business.
The ECO is a designated senior official responsible for ensuring the entity's compliance with the GEMP provisions, as well as developing and implementing energy efficiency and conservation measures within their agency.
Each government entity must conduct prioritized walk-through energy surveys and audits of its facilities. Detailed energy audits may be conducted through DOE services or accredited Energy Service Providers (ESPs).
Each government entity must allocate appropriate funds from its approved budget for 2004 and 2005 and include necessary funding for the energy management program in future budgets from 2006 onward.
At least 50% of the savings from the program may be used by the government entity for further improvements in energy efficiency in its facilities, subject to guidelines from the DOE and DBM.
The Department of Energy (DOE), with the concurrence of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), shall promulgate the necessary implementing guidelines, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance.
The GEMP aims to achieve energy conservation and efficiency to reduce reliance on imported energy, aligning with the government's agenda to attain 60% self-sufficiency by 2010 and protect the country from price volatility in imported energy.
The order promotes intensified conservation efforts and efficient utilization of energy resources to mitigate the ill effects of energy use on the environment, encouraging the use of alternative fuels and energy-efficient practices.
Government entities must follow procurement guidelines instituted by the DBM and DOE, requiring the purchase of energy-efficient lighting and appliances based on DOE-certified energy efficiency ratings.
The order took effect immediately upon its adoption on October 25, 2004.