Title
Energy Efficient Lighting in Government Facilities
Law
Doe
Decision Date
Jul 15, 2008
The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Administrative Order No. 183 s. 2007 promotes the use of energy efficient lighting systems in Philippine government facilities through the implementation of measures such as energy surveys, the designation of Energy Conservation Officers, and the establishment of minimum energy performance standards.
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Core concepts and definitions

  • “Energy Efficient Lighting/Lighting Systems (EELs)” means the use of artificial light to obtain the optimal level of light for the lowest energy investment.
  • “Energy Conservation Officer or ECO” means a Senior Official designated by the Head of Agency to ensure compliance with Administrative Order No. 103 (s.2004), Administrative Order No. 110 (s.2004), Administrative Order 126 (s. 2005), and Administrative Order No. 183 (s. 2007), and to develop and implement other energy conservation measures.
  • “Energy Survey/Audit” means verification, monitoring, and analysis of energy.
  • “Energy Label” is a descriptive label on the packaging of each Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) indicating: (1) light output in lumens, (2) power consumption in watts, (3) efficacy in per watt, and (4) average life as certified by DOE and DTI.
  • “Environmental Management System (EMS)” is part of an organization’s overall management system using a continual cycle of planning, doing (implementation and operation), checking, and acting (review) on programs to meet an organization’s environmental obligations.
  • “Government Entity” includes departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Philippine Government, including National Government Agencies, State Universities and Colleges, Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations, Government Financial Institutions, and other Government Corporate Entities, including government-financed projects such as housing and school buildings.
  • “Government Facility” includes any building or cluster of buildings, grounds, or structure, including fixtures or parts thereof, and associated energy-consuming support systems, constructed, renovated, or purchased in whole or in part for use by the Philippine Government or its assignee(s) in government-financed housing projects; it also includes any building rented/leased in whole or in part for use by the Philippine Government.
  • The IRR defines lighting products and related terms: “Fluorescent Lamp,” “Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL),” “Linear/Tubular Fluorescent Lamp (LFL),” “Single-capped Fluorescent Lamp (SFL),” “Import Commodity Clearance (ICC),” “MEPS” (Minimum Energy Performance Standards), “Palit-Ilaw Program,” “PNS” (Philippine National Standard), “Product Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Certification License,” and “Procurement Service Department Budget Management (PSDBM).”

Coverage rules and where EELs apply

  • The Palit-Ilaw Program is implemented by all government entities for lighting retrofits of existing facilities.
  • The Palit-Ilaw Program includes the outright use of EELs in new government facilities and government-financed projects.
  • These IRR apply to lighting for: (a) interior spaces, (b) exterior areas of buildings such as entrances, exits, loading docks, parking areas, and other areas identified by the ECO, (c) roads, grounds and other exterior areas including open-air covered areas where lighting is required and energized through the building’s electrical service, and (d) new buildings and facilities (including schools and housing projects) and renovations in and extensions of existing facilities.

Implementation methodology and compliance steps

  • All government entities that still use inefficient lighting systems must, within one month from the effectivity of AO No. 183, formulate a phased-in lighting replacement program for submission to the DOE using Form 1.
  • The phased-in lighting replacement program must be implemented, and all inefficient lighting systems must be replaced within one (1) year from the effectivity of these IRR.
  • Each agency must submit a monthly Compliance Report using Form 2 in accordance with the program submitted under Form 1.
  • For government entities/facilities already compliant with AO No. 183 and these IRR, they must accomplish and submit the Compliance Report (Form 2) to DOE within one (1) month from the effectivity of these IRR.
  • Government entities and facilities—whether compliant or non-compliant—must:
    • establish lighting baseline data through inventory of installed lighting systems;
    • conduct lighting systems analysis to: (i) upgrade using high-efficiency fixtures, lamps, and ballasts, and (ii) allow efficient lighting levels appropriate for use and application by reference to the revised Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of Buildings available at the DOE website;
    • establish potential for a delamping/reiamping program or reduction of lighting output (lower wattage rating) if illuminance exceeds prescribed levels in the Revised Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of Buildings;
    • submit the Palit-Ilaw Program to DOE for compliance validation, including mandatory replacements of:
      • all 40-watt fluorescent lamp tubes (T12) with their electromagnetic ballast with 36-watt (T8) or less slim type lamp tubes and pre-heat low-loss and high ballast efficacy factor or electronic ballast;
      • all 20-watt fluorescent lamp tubes (T12) with their electromagnetic ballast with 18-watt (T8) or less slim type lamp tubes and pre-heat low-loss and high ballast efficacy factor or electronic ballast; and
      • all incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) of equivalent light output;
    • submit the compliance report to DOE including computations for savings using Form 2; and
    • comply with proper disposal and management of lamp waste as required by DENR-EMB.

ECO responsibilities and EEL procurement requirements

  • Each ECO of government entities covered by these rules is responsible for implementing Section 5.
  • All EELs must be PNS-compliant and must have the appropriate ICC and/or PS mark of the DTI.
  • All EELs must carry the applicable Energy Label.
  • All EELs must be certified as efficient by DOE as listed at the DOE website (doe.gov.ph) and/or through the Procurement Services of the Department of Budget and Management.

Exceptions, inter-agency roles, and lamp-waste rules

  • Specific areas of government facilities used for activities requiring special or customized lighting needs are exempted from the Order, including:
    • research and laboratory services;
    • medical services;
    • audio-visual functions;
    • outdoor public ceremony and athletic events;
    • public monuments and museum displays;
    • emergency lighting;
    • high risk security areas; and
    • other special needs identified/recommended by the ECO and approved by DOE.
  • The DOE, through its Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB), ensures strict compliance and performs functions including:
    • assisting agencies, upon request, with the changeover/switch to EELs;
    • auditing, evaluating, validating, and monitoring Palit-Ilaw Program implementation as part of regular Energy Spot Checks, in coordination with the Office of the President;
    • maintaining relevant Palit-Ilaw Program implementation information;
    • monitoring and evaluating overall reduction in energy consumption and its impact on national energy consumption reduction outlook;
    • continuing the Energy Labeling Program for lighting products through Energy Research and Testing Laboratory Services (ERTLS) in partnership with DTI;
    • providing an updated list of PNS and MEPS compliant lighting products through ERTLS; and
    • conducting an information and education campaign (IEC) on EELs in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA).
  • The DTI, in coordination with DOE, must:
    • provide complementary policies and activities to align lighting product specifications and use with national energy efficiency and conservation objectives and consumer needs/protection;
    • continue the Energy Labeling Program in partnership with DOE-ERTLS;
    • intensify monitoring of lighting products for PNS and MEPS compliance; and
    • promote eco-labeling for lamps.
  • The DBM must facilitate approval of necessary funds for implementation of AO No. 183; its Procurement Service must allow only DOE-certified energy-efficient lighting products for government procurement, considering exceptions under the revised Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of Buildings.
  • The Government Procurement Policy Board must formulate procurement policy for utilization of DOE-certified energy-efficient lighting products in all government entities/facilities.
  • The DENR, through the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and in coordination with DOE and DTI, must:
    • formulate policies and regulations consistent with EMS concepts and the relevant provisions of Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2003) and Republic Act 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act);
    • provide necessary technical skills and assistance for policies regulating proper disposal of waste considered toxic/hazardous in lighting products and related materials; and
    • disseminate information to all government offices/facilities for effective lamp waste management.
  • The DPWH, in coordination with DOE, must integrate EEL use into planning and development of government buildings/facilities and infrastructure projects, including new facilities and renovations/expansions, government housing, and school buildings.
  • The DILG, through its general supervision over LGUs, must strongly encourage LGUs to contribute to AO No. 183 objectives by using EELs in their facilities.
  • The PIA, in coordination with DOE, must launch a nationwide IEC on EELs through broadcast and print media and provide technical and creative expertise for production/distribution of materials adoptable at community and industry level; DOE must provide funds for the campaign, including media placements.

Savings source, computation, and allowed use

  • Savings come from accumulated savings generated from the use of EELs for the twelve-month period starting September 1, 2005 and every year thereafter.
  • Savings computations are based on computed consumption of the existing lighting system minus computed consumption of the implemented changeover/phased-in replacement/retrofit/delamping.
  • Generated savings computations are based on Forms 1 and 2.
  • Savings may be used subject to Administrative Order No. 110, as amended by AO No. 110-A, and its IRR, with the following limits:
    • If a government entity fails to attain the required minimum ten percent (10%) savings, it may use only fifty percent (50%) of its accumulated savings in electricity consumption (kWh) or petroleum products (liters).
    • If a government entity attains ten percent (10%) savings or more, it may use one hundred percent (100%) of its accumulated savings in electricity consumption (kWh) or petroleum products (liters).
  • Upon EUMB verification and recommendation, part of the generated savings may be used to finance improvements in energy efficiency.
  • Savings must be used only upon submission of Compliance Reports and DOE validation of the same.

Amendments

  • The DOE may amend or modify these Rules after proper consultation with concerned government entities as may be deemed necessary.

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