ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 110 -
DIRECTING THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF A GOVERNMENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM (GEMP)
WHEREAS, under Sec. 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, Sec. 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
Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby
order:
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), Ehtanol, 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 1600cc AND 2500cc
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 Manila,
this 25th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and
Four.
(Sgd.)
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
By the President
(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive
Secretary
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