RA 11285 CHAPTER VI

Designated Establishments.

Section 19

SEC. 19. Designated Establishments. - Designated establishments shall initially be classified as follows: (a) Type 1 designated establishments are those with an annual energy consumption of 500,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) to 4,000,000 kWh for the previous year; and (b) Type 2 designated establishments are those with an annual energy consumption of more than 4,000,000 leWh for the previous year. The thresholds for determining Type 1 or Type 2 designated establishments shall he periodically reviewed and adjusted, if deemed necessary, by the DOE.

Section 20

SEC. 20. Obligations of Designated Establishments. -The designated establishments shall have the following obligations: (a) Integrate an energy management system policy into the business operation based on ISO 50001 or any similar framework; (b) Set up programs to develop and design measures that promote energy efficiency, conservation, and sufficiency that may include installation of renewable energy technologies; (c) Set up annual targets, plans, and methods of measurements and verification for the implementation of energy efficiency and conservation projects; (d) Keep records on monthly energy consumption data and other energy-related data; (e) Improve average specific energy consumption in accordance with the annual reduction targets to he established by the DOE in the NEECP; (f) Submit an annual ECCR to the DOE by the 15th of April of every year; (g) Conduct an energy audit once every three (3) years, by engaging either a certified energy auditor or an accredited ESCO and submit an energy audit report to the DOE upon completion of the energy audit; (h) Employ a CECO for Type 1 designated establishments, and a CEM for Type 2 designated establishments: Provided, That the CECO and the CEM may be ehosen from within the organization or hired through external recruitment; and (i) Duly notify the DOE on the appointment or separation from the service of their respective CECOs or CEMs within ten (10) working days from the effectivity of these personnel action.

Section 21

SEC. 21. Responsibilities of the CECO and the CEM. -The CECO and the CEM, in their respective designated establishments, shall: (a) Manage the energy consumption of facilities, equipment, and devices; (b) Administer the following: (1) Implementation and improvement of energy efficiency measures; (2) Conduct of regular energy audit; (3) Energy monitoring and control; and (4) Preparation of periodic energy consumption and energy conservation program reports; and (c) Fulfill other responsibilities as indicated in this Act.

Other Establishments.

Section 22

SEC. 22. Other Establishments. - Establishments with an annual energy consumption of at least 100,000 kWh but less than 500,000 kWh in the previous year shall be required to submit an annual energy consumption report to the DOE and integrate an energy management system policy into then-business operations based on ISO 50001 or any similar framework on such other standard identified by the DOE: Provided, That the thresholds indicated herein shall be periodically reviewed and adjusted, if deemed necessary, by the DOE. These establishments may.'on a voluntary basis, submit themselves to external energy audit or quality control assessment to assist them in their energy planning and management.

Section 23

SEC. 23. Visitorial Powers and On-Site Inspections. -The DOE shall have the authority to visit designated establishments to inspect energy-consuming facilities, evaluate energy management systems and procedures, identify areas for efficiency improvement, and verify energy monitoring records and reports and other documents related to the compliance requirements of this Act within office hours and in the presence of an authorized representative of the designated establishment.