Mandatory EV Share in Corporate and Government Entities.
SEC. 16. Mandatory EV Share in Corporate and Government Entities. - The following entities shall ensure that at least five percent (5%) of their fleet, whether owned or leased, shall be EVs within the time frame indicated in the CREVI:
(a) Industrial and commercial companies such as cargo logistics companies, food delivery companies, tour agencies, hotels, power utilities, and water utilities;
(b) Public transport operators, including minibuses, buses, jeepneys, vans, tricycles, taxis, and transport network vehicle services; and
(c) LGUs, NGAs, and GOCCs: Provided, That the electrification of government fleets shall be considered as a government energy efficiency project under Republic Act No. 11285, otherwise known as the "Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act".
The CREVI shall provide a timeline for the gradual increase of such percentage until the entire fleet of the covered entities will all be EVs. In the implementation of this provision, the availability and sufficiency of energy supply and EV charging stations as well as other conditions affecting the optimize utilization of EVs shall be taken into consideration.
Dedicated Parking Slots for Electric Vehicles in Private and Public Buildings and Establishments.
SEC. 17. Dedicated Parking Slots for Electric Vehicles in Private and Public Buildings and Establishments. - Private and public buildings and establishments constructed after the effectivity of this Act and pursuant to the National Building Code of the Philippines shall designate dedicated parking slots for the exclusive use of EVs to include light electric vehicles: Provided, That the number of dedicated parking slots shall be proportional to the total number of parking slots within the building or establishment as provided in the CREVI: Provided, further, That if there are twenty (20) or more parking slots, there should be at least five percent (5%) dedicated parking slots for EVs of the total number of parking slots within the building or establishment: Provided, finally, That existing private and public buildings and establishments shall comply with the foregoing requirements within the time frame indicated in the CREVI.
No permit shall be issued by the LGU for the construction or renovation of a building or establishment unless this section has been complied with.
Construction or Installation of Charging Stations in Dedicated Parking Slots.
SEC. 18. Construction or Installation of Charging Stations in Dedicated Parking Slots. - The CREVI shall determine when dedicated parking slots shall be installed with a charging stations either by the owner of the building or establishment or a charging station service provider: Provided, That the owner of the private or public building or establishment shall have the first priority to install, operate, or maintain a charging station in its premises.
The charging stations installed in private and public buildings and establishments may be own-use charging stations or commercial use charging stations: Provided, That the CREVI shall identify specific public buildings and establishments to be installed with commercial use charging stations for the general public.
Construction or Installation of Charging Stations in Gasoline Stations.
SEC. 19. Construction or Installation of Charging Stations in Gasoline Stations. - Select gasoline stations identified in the CREVI shall designate dedicated spaces for the installation of commercial use charging stations for the general public. The CREVi shall determine when dedicated spaces in gasoline stations shall be installed with a commercial use charging station either by the owner of the gasoline station or a charging station service provider: Provided, That the owner of the gasoline station shall have the first priority to install, operate, or maintain a commercial use charging station in its premises. A gasoline station, if required under the CREVI to have a designated space for c charging station, shall not be issued a construction, operation, or compliance permit by the DOE unless the owner shows that there is ample space for the construction or installation of charging stations within its premises.
Use of Charging Stations.
SEC. 20. Use of Charging Stations. - The construction, installation, utilization, operation, and maintenance of charging stations shall comply with all rules, regulations, and standards issued pursuant to this Act.
Own-use charging stations shall not be allowed to impose and collect charging fees. Commercial use charging stations may be allowed to impose and collect charging fees, which shall be unbundled.
Permits.
SEC. 21. Permits. - The time frame for the procedure of all permits and licenses issued pursuant to this Act shall be governed by Republic Act No. 11234, otherwise known as the "Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act:. Towards this end, the EVOSS Steering Committee shall include the Anti-Red Tape Authority among its members.
Duties and Responsibilities of Owners or Operators of Charging Stations.
SEC. 22. Duties and Responsibilities of Owners or Operators of Charging Stations. - An owner or operator of a charging station shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) Comply withe the applicable rules, requirements, and standards including the national standard for EV power output rating and safety distance for construction or installation of charging stations, as well as all applicable permits and licenses of relevant NGAs and LGUs in accordance with this Act;
(b) Pay the DU for electricity consumption of the charging station, when applicable;
(c) Unbundle the charging fees imposed by commercial use charging stations; and
(d) Regularly submit to the DOE an unbundled structure of the charging fees imposed by commercial use charging stations on EV users.
Duties and Responsibilities of Distribution Utilities.
SEC. 23. Duties and Responsibilities of Distribution Utilities. - A DU shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) Provide the necessary power requirement for the establishment and operation of charging stations consistent with its DPP;
(b) Prepare the charging station infrastructure development plan and incorporate the same in its DPP; and
(c) Comply with Section 26 of Republic Act No. 9136 as implemented by ERC's applicable rules and guidelines on business separation and unbundling in the event that it engages in the business of a charging station service provider.
Source: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines — Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
