Microgrid Systems Act (Republic Act No. 11646). País/Territorio Filipinas Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2022 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act Promoting the Use of Microgrid Systems to Accelerate the Total Electrification of Unserved and Underserved Areas Nationwide. Materia Energía, Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Autorización/permiso Negocios/industria/corporaciones Eco-productos/ecoprocesos Conservación de energía/producción de energía Infracciones/sanciones Pobreza Energía renovable Desarrollo sostenible Uso sostenible Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Asia Sudoriental 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. Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés