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Microgrid Systems Act (Republic Act No. 11646).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act Promoting the Use of Microgrid Systems to Accelerate the Total Electrification of Unserved and Underserved Areas Nationwide.
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Energy conservation/energy production Offences/penalties Poverty Renewable energy Sustainable development Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Abstract

This Act is ratified with the purpose of developing rural areas and poverty reduction through providing energy to all. The Act is securing that electricity service is available at reasonable rates in unserved and underserved areas; and is prioritizing low-cost, renewable, and environmental friendly sources of energy. The Act outlines provisions for providing integrated power generation and distribution services through microgrid systems and verifies the procedures on ownership and operation of the microgrid services. The Act further outlines the powers, functions, and responsibilities of the Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, and the National Electrification Administration and other private and public sectors that are involved in this area. Final parts of the text refers to permitting process; criminal and administrative penalties and implementation of the Act by the Joint Congressional Energy Commission (JCEC). The Act consists of 30 Articles.

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