Minimum Energy Performance.
SEC. 14. Minimum Energy Performance. - The MEP for the commercial, industrial, and transport sectors shall be developed by the DOE, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, and guided by a cost-benefit analysis which shall be completed by the DOE with the assistance of the NEDA within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act: Provided, That the adoption and enforcement of the MEP shall form part of the NEECP.
The MEP for energy-consuming products through a particular product requirement under the PESLP shall also be developed by the DOE in consultation with relevant stakeholders involved in the manufacturing, sale, and use of the products covered. The DOE shall also develop the energy performance testing guidelines for all energy-consuming products to ensure compliance with the MEP.
All manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of energy-consuming products shall comply with the MEP, subject their energy-consuming products to energy performance testing, and submit their respective product information to the DOE.
No manufacturer, importer, distributor, and retailer shall sell, lease, or import any energy-consuming product, unless the product complies with the MEP and the product or its package is labeled in accordance with this Act.
Energy Labeling for Products arid Equipment.
SEC. 15. Energy Labeling for Products arid Equipment. - The DOE shall prescribe energy labels for all energy-consuming products, devices, and equipment. Manufacturers, importers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers engaged in selling such products, devices, and equipment shall ensure that such energy labels are displayed accordingly, and shall provide information that shall assist consumers to make informed decisions on such products: Provided, That they shall ensure the integrity of the information submitted and made available to the public: Provided, further. That the DOE shall define the nature and scope of the information to be provided.
The DOE shall also develop and enforce a mandatory energy efficiency rating and labeling system for identified energy-consuming products, such as room air conditioners, refrigeration units, and television sets, to promote energy efficient appliances and raise public awareness on energy saving. The energy efficiency label shall, at the minimum, reflect the energy efficiency rating of the product, the monthly energy consumption based on a specified hour of daily usage, the brand name and product model, and the year the energy rating was issued: Provided, That the calculation method of the energy efficiency rating shall be made available to the public and shall be updated as often as necessary to ensure the integrity of the labeling system: Provided, further, That the calculation of the energy efficiency rating shall be contained in the Code of Practice on Energy Labeling of Products or other related issuance, which shall be updated regularly by the DOE.
Energy Product, Device, and Equipment Examination, Testing, and Verification.
SEC. 16. Energy Product, Device, and Equipment Examination, Testing, and Verification. - The DOE shall regularly select energy-consuming products and their models for examination, testing, and verification. As such, the DOE may require any manufacturer, importer, supplier, distributor, or retailer of energy-consuming products, devices, and equipment to make available, at such place as the DOE may specify, such number of products as the DOE considers to be reasonably necessary for examination and testing under this section.
The DOE is hereby authorized to dismantle and examine the energy-consuming product, device, or equipment referred herein, to determine the product's energy efficiency. These products shall, upon completion of testing, be returned by the DOE to the concerned manufacturer, importer, supplier, distributor, or retailer, unless the DOE has reasonable grounds to believe that a provision of this Act was violated and the product will serve as evidence of the violation.
The DOE may, subject to procurement laws and regulations, procure the services of or enter into an agreement or other arrangement with a qualified supplier or entity to carry out the examination and testing of energy-consuming products. The DOE shall, in the engagement of a qualified supplier or entity to carry Out the examination and testing of energy-consuming products, follow the process and procedures laid down in Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the "Government Procurement Reform Act" and its revised IRR except when the engagement involves a contractual arrangement under a public-private partnership covered by Republic Act No. 6957, otherwise known as the "An Act Authorizing the Financing, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Infrastructure Projects by the Private Sector, and For Other Purposes", as amended by Republic Act No. 7718, or through a joint venture agreement with private entities under a profit sharing scheme under the 2013 NEDA Joint Venture Guidelines, as may be amended in the future.
Fuel Economy Performance for Transport Vehicles.
SEC. 17. Fuel Economy Performance for Transport Vehicles. - To ensure fuel efficiency for transport, vehicle manufacturers, importers, and dealers shall comply with fuel economy performance labeling requirements set by the DOE with the assistance of the DENR and the DOTr. The vehicle manufacturers, importers, and dealers shall provide technical information on the fuel economy rating of the engine that will allow the consumers to make an informed decision in choosing the vehicles for their use.
The DOE shall develop and conduct fuel efficiency testing guidelines for the conduct of fuel efficiency tests to validate the information provided by vehicle manufacturers, importers, and dealers.
Energy Performance for Buildings.
SEC. 18. Energy Performance for Buildings. - To ensure appropriate and effective implementation of energy efficiency and conservation for new and existing buildings for commercial and industrial use such as hospitals, educational facilities, exhibition centers, government offices, and military facilities, the LGUs shall implement the following measures in accordance with building permit issuances:
(a) New building construction shall comply with the minimum requirements as specified in the Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design on Buildings issued by the DOE, in consultation with the DPWH, which may be revised to reflect new and emerging energy efficiency and conservation technologies: Provided, That state-owned buildings and facilities shall comply with the GEMP and such other guidelines issued by the IAEECC; and
(b) Retrofit of buildings shall also comply with the minimum requirements as specified in the Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design on Buildings issued by the DOE, in consultation with the DPWH, which may be revised to reflect new and emerging energy efficiency and conservation technologies; Provided, That state-owned and leased buildings and facilities shall comply with the GEMP and such other guidelines issued by the IAEECC.
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
