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The Philippines' Department of Energy (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Enerhiya), abbreviated as DOE is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for preparing, integrating, coordinating, supervising and controlling all plans, programs, projects and activities of the Government relative to energy exploration, development, utilization, distribution and conservation. The Department of Energy was created by then President Marcos as he issued Presidential Decree No. 1206 which created the Ministry of Energy and attached the National Power Corporation and Philippine National Oil Company to this new agency. The Ministry was abolished during the Regime of Corazon Aquino. During the Regime of President Fidel V. Ramos, that Department was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 7638 otherwise known as the Department of Energy Act of 1992. The Department was vested additional powers and functions under pertinent energy and power related legislations, such as Republic Act No. 9136 or the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001", Republic Act No. 9367 or "Biofuels Act of 2006", and Republic Act No. 9513 or "Renewable Energy Act of 2008."

Energy Utilization Management Bureau Formulates and implements policies, plans, programs and regulations on new energy technologies, alternative fuels and the efficient, economical transformation, marketing and distribution of conventional and renewable energy resources, and ensures efficient and judicious utilization of conventional and renewable energy resources Alternative Fuels and Energy Technology Division Formulating policies, plans, and programs related to alternative fuels and new and advanced energy technologies’ development towards socially and environmentally responsive and effective utilization of energy resources; and Developing and managing the alternative fuels and energy technology program. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program Management and Technology Promotion Division Evaluating energy efficiency and conservation technologies. Promoting the increased utilization of energy efficient products. Preparing all reports for submission to other government agencies as required by law; and Developing a comprehensive information, education, and communication strategy for public awareness on energy efficiency programs and energy efficient products. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Public Sector Management Division Coordinating with the LGUs and the NEECCO to ensure consistency with the NEECP. Providing technical assistance to LGUs and other government agencies. Enhancing, expanding, and developing the GEMP; and Providing technical support to the IAEECC and acting as its Secretariat. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Performance Regulation and Enforcement Division Spearheading the creation of the NEECD in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Formulating, developing, and updating the MEP, energy labeling, and other programs indicated herein: and Enforcing the programs under this Act and its IRR, such as the MEP and energy labeling.

Rules and Regulations to Implement Republic Act No. 11646 (MICROGRID SYSTEMS ACT) Date Signed: 24 May 2022 Date Published : 09 June 2022 Published at: Business World and Daily Tribune

Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 11592

Prescribing Amendments to Section 19 Of Department Circular No. DC2009-05-0008 Titled, Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9513, Otherwise Known as "The Renewable Energy Act of 2008"

Prescribing Amendments to Sections 13(E) and 18(C) of Department Circular No. DC2009-05-0008, Entitled Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as "The Renewable Energy Act of 2008"