Energy Performance for Buildings.
Section 18
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.