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Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute Act (Republic Act 11572).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act establishing the Philippine energy research and policy institute, defining its objectives, powers, and functions, and providing funds therefor.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Environmental planning Research Special fund Tax/levy Institution Governance Policy/planning
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 enacted by the State for the purpose of ensuring energy security, equity, and sustainability. The Act provides for formulating multidisciplinary or trans-disciplinary research-based policies and strategies for the cost-effective use of energy resources towards environmentally sound energy development by the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute. The Act further outlines objectives, powers and functions of the Institute, organisational structure, budget and powers of Boards of the Institute, and the government contribution to research funding and tax exemption. The text contains 22 Articles.

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