THE RENEWABLE ENERGY ACT of 2008

(R. A. No. 9513) IMPLEMENTATION

1st EU-PHILIPPINES MEETING ON ENERGY
Sharing Experiences on Renewable Energy Promotion
February 27, 2012

Ruby B. de Guzman
Renewable Energy Management Bureau

Presentation Outline
I. Previous Laws and Issuances on RE
II. Landmark Laws on RE


Biofuels Act of 2006


Renewable Energy Act of 2008
III. Policy Implementation and Mechanisms
IV. Status of RE Projects
V. The Way Forward

Previous Laws and Issuances on RE

Biofuels

Memorandum Circular No. 55

Geothermal

Presidential Decree No. 1442

Mini-Hydro

Republic Act No. 7156

Ocean, Solar, Wind

Executive Order No. 462 as amended by EO

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Landmark Laws
Republic Act No. 9367
Biofuels Act of 2006

Republic Act No. 9513

Renewable Energy Act of 2008

RA 9367: Biofuels Act of 2006

Provides fiscal incentives and
mandate the use of biofuelblended gasoline and diesel
BIODIESEL
2% biodiesel blend on Feb. 6, 2009 in all
gasoline stations nationwide

2010 consumption of 125 million liters
BIOETHANOL

Start of 5% by total volume on Feb. 6, 2009

10% bioethanol blend to all gasoline on
Feb. 6, 2012

RA 9513: Renewable Energy Act of 2008

Accelerate the development of the countrys renewable energy resources by

providing fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to private sector investors and
equipment manufacturers/fabricators/suppliers
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Policies under RA 9513

Accelerate the exploration and development of renewable
energy resources

achieve energy self-reliance

to reduce the countrys dependence on fossil fuels

minimize the countrys exposure to price fluctuations

adoption of clean energy to mitigate climate change

promote socio-economic development in rural areas

Increase the utilization of renewable energy by providing

fiscal and non-fiscal incentives

Policy Implementation

Establishment of the Renewable Energy Management Bureau
DOEs lead unit in the implementation of the Acts

Operationalized on 14 July 2009

Creation of the Interim Negotiating Panel for RE Service/Operating
Contracts on 09 September 2009

Creation of the National Renewable Energy Board

Created

Sub-committees and working groups to facilitate the formulation of

mechanisms, rules and guidelines on the ffg:

RPS, FIT, Net Metering, Green Energy Option and RE Trust Fund

Creation of the National Biofuel Board

Formulated

the National Biofuel Program

Promulgated the JAO 2008-1 providing guidelines for the production,
transportation, storage and handling of biofuels in the country

Policy Mechanisms


Lowering of investment costs



Fiscal Incentives










Income Tax Holiday and Low Income Tax Rate

Reduced Government Share
Duty-free Importation of Equipment and VAT-zero Rating
Tax Credit on Domestic Capital Equipment
Special Realty Tax Rate on Equipment and Machinery
Cash Incentive for Missionary Equipment
Exemption from Universal Charge
Payment of Transmission Charges
Tax Exemption on Carbon Credits

Policy Mechanisms


Enhanced Competitiveness


Mandatory Utilization of RE Resources





Biofuels Mandate
Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
Feed-In-Tariff

Other Market Options




Net Metering Concept

Green Energy Option

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Where are we now?

RE
Resources

PD 1442 / RA 7156 / EO 462 /

MC 55

RA 9367 / RA 9513

No. of
Companies

No. of Projects

No. of
Companies

No. of Projects

Hydro Power

11

27

36

133

Ocean Energy

Geothermal

10

13

27

Wind

16

53

Solar

Biomass

40

42

Biofuels

15

15

26

51

129

281

Total

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The Way Forward

PENDING CONTRACTS
RESOURCE
No. of Contracts

Under Pre-Dev.

Under Dev.

Existing

Hydro Power

110

110

Ocean Energy

Geothermal

15

12

Wind

49

48

Solar

25

25

Biomass

16

13

217

197

13

Under Pre-Dev.

Under Dev.

Existing

Total

PENDING OWN-USE REGISTRATION

RESOURCE
No. of Contracts
Biomass

Solar

Total

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The Way Forward




Setting of Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Feed-In-Tariff (FIT)

Formulation of Guidelines on other RE Policy Mechanisms (Net
Metering, Green Energy Option, etc.)
Establish Energy Investment Coordinating Center and Linkages with
other Government Regulatory Agencies
 NEDA PPP One Stop Shop (DTI / BOI / DOF / BIR, BOC
 DENR / EMB, FMB, LMB, NSWMC
 NWRB / NCIP




Resource Inventory and Establishment of RE Database

Capacity Building / Information, Education and Communication
Campaigns
Investment Missions / Business Meetings

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Energy Reform Agenda

Energy Access for More
A key priority of government to mainstream
access of the greater majority to reliable
energy services and fuel, most importantly,
local productivity and countryside
development

Good Governance thru stakeholder participation,

transparency, multi-sectoral partnership and use of ICT

Ensure
Energy
Security

Achieve
Optimal
Energy
Pricing

Develop a
Sustainable
Energy System

Thank you and Mabuhay!!!!

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