Law Summary
Establishment of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP)
- Goal: Achieve at least a 10% reduction in monthly electricity consumption (kWh) and petroleum product use (liters) over a minimum three-year period starting January 2005.
Methodology for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation
- Each government entity must implement programs to reduce electricity consumption by 10% against the average monthly consumption in the first semester of 2004.
- DBM and DOE to institute government procurement guidelines favoring energy-efficient lighting and appliances approved by DOE-certified ratings.
- Entities may use DOE-approved or other acceptable energy efficiency measures to comply.
Methodology for Fuel Use Efficiency and Conservation in Government Vehicles
- Each entity must reduce transport fuel consumption by 10% compared to average monthly use in the first semester of 2004.
- Reduction may be achieved through substitution or blending with alternative fuels (Coco-Methyl Ester, Compressed Natural Gas, Ethanol, other DOE-certified biofuels).
- Moratorium on new government vehicle purchases for six months post-effectivity.
- After the moratorium, vehicle purchases limited to engine displacements of 1600 cc (gasoline) and 2500 cc (diesel).
- Government vehicles to be used solely for official business.
Compliance Requirements
- Energy Surveys and Audits:
- Agencies must conduct prioritized walk-through energy audits in all facilities.
- DOE to provide technical assistance.
- Detailed energy audits to be conducted with DOE or Energy Service Providers.
- Energy Conservation Officer (ECO):
- Each entity designates a senior official responsible for compliance and implementation of energy efficiency programs.
- Implementing Guidelines:
- DOE, with DBM concurrence, to promulgate necessary rules and guidelines for enforcement.
Inter-Agency Coordination
- DOE to coordinate among government agencies to ensure compliance and oversee information, education, and communication campaigns promoting energy conservation.
Funding Provisions
- Each government entity to allocate budget from 2004 and 2005 for energy management program implementation.
- From 2006 onward, energy management funds to be included in entities’ regular budget preparation.
- At least 50% of energy savings realized through GEMP may be reinvested in improving energy efficiency in the entity's facilities, subject to DOE and DBM guidelines.
Effectivity
- The Administrative Order is effective immediately upon signing on October 25, 2004.
Signatories
- Signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita.