Administrative Order
No. 110
DIRECTING THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF
A GOVERNMENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (GEMP)
WHEREAS,
under Section 2 of
R.A. No 7638, otherwise known
as the “Department of Energy
Act of 1992“, it is declared the policy of the State to ensure a
continuous, adequate, reliable, and economic supply of energy through, among
others, the judicious conservation, renewal and efficient utilization of
energy, to keep pace with the country’s growth and economic development;
WHEREAS, it is imperative that long-term
measures be adopted to minimize if not forestall any adverse effect of the
crude price increases on the country’s essential economic activities;
WHEREAS,
to mitigate the ill
effects of energy use on the environment, there is a compelling need for the
Government to undertake a program promoting the judicious use of energy
resources through intensified conservation efforts and efficient utilization
thereof;
WHEREAS,
the Government’s
five- (5) point energy reform agenda on energy independence aims to achieve
sixty (60) percent self-sufficiency level by 2010 and thus shield the country
from the price volatility of imported energy through the enhanced development
and use of indigenous oil and gas reserves, renewable energy, alternative
fuels, strategic alliances with other countries, and effective implementation
of a National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program (NEECP);
WHEREAS, to maintain the Government’s
credibility in encouraging the adoption of energy efficiency and conservation
measures by the private sector, the Government shall lead by example
implementing its own energy management program;
WHEREAS,
Section 1 (b) (2) of
the Administrative Order No. 103 requires the reduction of at least ten
percent (10%) in the cost of the consumption of fuel, water, office supplies,
electricity and other utilities. For
this purpose, agencies are hereby authorized to install and use
energy-efficient lights and fixtures, and optimize the utilization facilities
especially for long-distance communication.
NOW,
THEREFORE I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President
of the
SECTION
1. THE GOVERNMENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (GEMP)
1.1
GEMP Goal
The
Government shall aim to reduce its monthly consumption of electricity (in
kilowatt-hours) and petroleum products (in liters) by at least ten percent (10%)
through the implementation of the GEMP for a minimum period of three (3) years
starting January 2005.
1.2
Methodology
a. Electricity Efficiency and Conservation
1.
Each government entity is mandated to
adopt and implement an electricity efficiency program to reduce electricity
consumption by ten (10) percent of it average monthly consumption for the 1st
semester of 2004.
2. Each Government, thru the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in
coordination with
DOE, shall institute the
government procurement guidelines on energy efficient lighting and appliances
based on
DOE-certified energy efficiency
rating (Attachment A).
3.
Each government entity may utilize or
avail itself of the
Department of Energy (DOE)
approved and other acceptable energy efficiency measures in order to
effectively comply with this Administrative Order.
b. Efficiency and Conservation in Fuel Use of
Government Vehicles
1. Each government entity is mandated to adopt and implement a program that will reduce its fuel consumption for transport by ten (10) percent of its average monthly consumption for the 1st semester of 2004.
2. The ten percent (10%) fuel reduction may be achieved thru substitution or blending of petroleum in accordance with the provisions of MC No. 55, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Ethanol, and other biofuels, among others as certified by the DOE.
3. There shall be a moratorium on the purchase of new government vehicles for six (6) months after the effectivity of this Administrative Order, provided that once the moratorium has been lifted, purchase of new government vehicles shall be limited to engine displacements of no more than 1600 cc AND 2500 cc for gasoline and diesel engines, respectively.
4. Government vehicles shall be used for official business purposes only.
1.3
Compliance
a. Energy Surveys and Audits
1. Each government entity shall conduct a prioritized survey by requiring walk-through audits in all its facilities. The DOE shall provide technical assistance to all government entities for this purpose.
2. Each government entity, upon establishing its priorities, shall conduct detailed energy audits either through the services of the DOE an Energy Service Provider (ESP).
b. Energy Conservation Officer
1. Each government entity shall designate a senior official as its Energy Conservation Officer (ECO).
2. The ECO shall be responsible for his/her government entity’s compliance with the provisions of this Administrative Order, as well as the development and implementation of energy efficiency and conservation measures.
c. Implementing Guidelines, Rules and
Regulations
The
DOE, with the concurrence of
DBM, shall promulgate the necessary
implementing guidelines, rules and regulations to ensure compliance with
provisions of this Administrative Order.
SEC.
2. INTER-AGENCY COORDINATION
The
DOE shall establish an inter-agency
coordination among all government entities to ensure compliance with this
Administrative Order, including the conduct of appropriate information,
education and communication campaign.
SEC.
3. INTER-AGENCY COORDINATION
3.1
Source of Funds
a. Each government entity shall allocate appropriate amount from its approved-budget for the years 2004 and 2005 for the implementation of its prioritized and planned energy management program.
b. Each government entity shall include in its budget preparation the necessary funds for it energy management program from 2006 onward.
3.2
Use of Energy Savings
At
least 50% of the savings to be realized through the GEMP may be used by the
government entity for the improvement of energy efficiency it its facilities
subject to the guidelines to be promulgated by the
DOE and
DBM.
SEC.
4. EFFECTIVITY.
– This
Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
Done
in the City of
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