Philippines Adopts National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan and Roadmap 2023-2050

In the Philippines, on June 13, 2023, the “Department Circular No. DC2023-05-0018 Adoption of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan (NEECP) and Roadmap 2023-2050” was published in two general newspapers. The “NEECP” and “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap 2023-2050” have been adopted based on this circular. The former provides a comprehensive framework for institutionalizing energy efficiency and conservation in major domestic sectors, and explains the governance structure, various energy efficiency and conservation programs, and emission reduction targets. The latter, on the other hand, outlines specific strategic plans and actions to conserve energy in all sectors. The circular shall enter into force 15 days after its publication in two general papers.

The circular and the “NEECP and Roadmap” can be viewed at the following URL:
https://www.doe.gov.ph/laws-and-issuances/department-circular-no-dc2023-05-0018

The “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap 2023-2050” shows strategic actions by sector in the short term (2023-2024), medium term (2025-2028), and long term (2029-2050). In particular, the main contents of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP), the Vehicles Fuel Economy Labeling Program (VFELP), and the designated establishments that are required to implement various energy efficiency and conservation measures are as follows:

Household sector

Industrial sector

Transport sector

The NEECP and roadmap are scheduled to be revised and updated within three years.