Department Circular

Adopting Further Amendments to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules and Market Manuals on the Participation of Battery Energy Storage Systems and Pumped-Storage Units in the WESM

WHEREAS, Sections 30 and 37 (f) of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) provides that the DOE, jointly with the electric power industry participants, shall establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and formulate thedetaied rules governing the operaiotns thereof;

Published at: Daily Tribune and The Manila Times
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 08/21/2018

Providing for the Amendments to Rule 29 Part (A) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9136

WHEREAS, Section 5 (i) of Republic Act No. 7638 (RA 7638), otherwise known as the "Department of Energy Act of 1992" mandates the Department of Energy (DOE) to devise ways and means of giving direct benefits to the province, cuty or municipality, specially the community and people affected and equitable and preferential benefit to the regiuon that Hosts the energy resource and/or the energy-... Read More

Published at: The Manila Times and the Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 08/07/2018

Prescribing the Guidelines for the Development and Utilization of Small or Sub-Commercial Deposits of Natural Marsh Gas or Methane Gas in the Philippines, and Granting Gratuitous Permits Thereof

WHEREAS, Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. (P.D.) 87, as amended, otherwise known as the "The Oil Exploration and Development Act of1972", allow the Philippine Government (The "Government") to promote and undertake the exploration, development and production of the country's indigenous pretroleum through service contracts with contractors;

Published at: Daily Tribune and The Manila Times
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 09/01/2018

Promulgating the Rules and Guidelines Governing the Establishment of the Green Energy Option Program Pursuant to the Renewable Energy Act of 2008

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as the Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992," declares as a policy of the State to, among othersm ensure a continuous, adequate and economic supply of energy through the integrated and intensive exploration, production, management and development of the country's indigenous energy resources;

Published at: Philippine Daily Inquirer and the Daily Tribune
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 08/07/2018

Adopting Further Amendments to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules and Market Manual on Procedures for Changes to the WESM Rules, Retail Rules and Market Manuals

WHEREAS, Sections 30 and 37 (f) of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) provides that the DOE, jointly with the electric power industry participants, shall establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and formulate the detailed rules governing the operations thereof;

Published at: Daily Tribune and The Manila Times
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 07/30/2018

Adopting Further Amendments to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules and Market Manuals (Transitory Provisions for the Implementation of WESM in Mindanao)

WHEREAS, Section 30 and 37 (f) Electric Power Industry REform Act (EPIRA) provides that the DOE, jointly with the electric power industry participants, shall establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and formulate thedetailed rules governing the operations threof;

Published at: Philippine Daily Inquirer and The Manila Times
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 07/23/2018

Adopting Further Amendments to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules and Market Manual on Dispute Resolution

WHEREAS, Section 30 and 37 (f) of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) provides that the DOE, jointly with the electric power industry participants, shall establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and formulate the detailed rules governing the operations thereof;

Published at: The Philippine Star and the Business World
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 06/20/2018

Adopting Further Amendments to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Rules and Market Manuals for the Implementation of Enhancements to WESM Design and Operations

(Provisions for Metering, Market Trading Node and Scheduling Point)

WHERAS Section 30 and 37 (f) of the Electric Power Indusry Reform Act (EPIRA) provides that the DOE, jointly with the electric power industry participants, shall establish the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and formulate the detailed rules governing the... Read More

Published at: The Philippine Star and the Business World
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 07/04/2018

Creating the Energy Task Force Election to Ensure Adequate and Reliable Energy Supply Before, During and After Elections

WHEREAS, Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7638 or the Department of Energy Act of 1992 declares the policy of the State to ensure a continuous, adequate, and economic supply of energy with the end in view of ultimately achieving self-reliance in the country's energy requirements.

Published at: The Philippine Star
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 05/12/2018

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Executive Order No. 30, series of 2017, Creating the Energy Investment Coordinating Council in Order to Streamline the Regulatory Procedures Affecting Energy Projects

Pursuant to Section 5 of Executive Order No. (EO) 30 dated 28 June 2017 and consistent with Republic Act No. (RA) 7638, otherwise known as the "Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992," and RA 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001," the following rules and regulations are hereby promulgated and adopted:

Published at: The Manila Times and Business World
Date Published [mm/dd/yyyy]: 05/04/2018

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