Question & AnswerQ&A (DOE)
The main purpose is to direct the use of Energy Efficient Lighting/Lighting Systems (EELS) in government facilities to optimize lighting with the lowest energy investment and comply with energy conservation measures.
These IRR apply to all government facilities including departments, bureaus, agencies, instrumentalities of the Philippine government, state universities and colleges, government-owned and controlled corporations, government financial institutions, and other government corporate entities including government-financed projects, except those specifically exempted under Section 8.
EELs refer to the use of artificial light to receive the optimal level of light for the lowest energy investment.
An ECO is a senior official officially designated by the concerned Head of Agency to ensure compliance with Administrative Orders related to energy conservation including AO No. 183 and to oversee energy conservation measures within the agency.
The Palit-Ilaw Program is the initiative to shift from the use of inefficient T12 fluorescent lamps and incandescent bulbs to more energy-efficient T8 lamps and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that comply with Philippine National Standards and Minimum Energy Performance Standards.
Exemptions apply to specific areas requiring special or customized lighting such as research and laboratory services, medical services, audio-visual functions, outdoor public ceremonies and athletic events, public monuments and museum displays, emergency lighting, high-risk security areas, and other special needs recommended by the ECO and approved by DOE.
Government entities must formulate and implement a phased-in lighting replacement program, establish baseline lighting system data, conduct lighting analysis and upgrades, submit reports of compliance and savings, replace specified inefficient lighting within one year, and comply with proper disposal of lamp waste.
All EELs must be compliant with the Philippine National Standards (PNS), have appropriate Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) and/or Product Standard (PS) mark from the DTI, carry the applicable Energy Label, and be certified efficient by the DOE.
The DOE is the lead implementing agency tasked with providing assistance, auditing and monitoring compliance, maintaining information on the Palit-Ilaw Program, implementing energy labeling programs, and conducting information and education campaigns on EELs.
Savings are computed as the difference between energy consumption of existing inefficient lighting and that of the retrofit or replacement with EELs. Entities achieving at least 10% savings may use 100% of their accumulated savings, while those who do not meet the 10% threshold may only use 50%. Savings use requires submission and validation of compliance reports by the DOE.