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- HB 11296· Filed Sep 14, 2026An Act Promoting “sariling Kuryente” by Recognizing and Empowering Households, Communities, Farms, Enterprises, Economic-Zone Locators, Local Government Units, and Other End-Users to Generate, Store, and Use Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources Primarily for Self-Consumption; Establishing Simplified Permitting, Interconnection, Net-Metering, Financing, Workforce-Development, Consumer-Protection, and Grid-Integration Mechanisms; and for Other Purposes
The Sariling Kuryente Act would let households, farms, businesses and local governments install solar, wind, hydro or other renewable systems to power themselves, simplify permits, give a 1‑for‑1 credit for electricity they send back to the grid, and set up financing and training programs.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-09-16Rep. Richard I. Gomez - SB 1807· Filed Feb 9, 2026Further Promoting the Renewable Energy
The bill would require local governments to approve renewable‑energy contracts, give them a share of project revenues, lower taxes on equipment, and assign police and, when needed, the military to protect the facilities.
Pending in the committeeSen. Imee R. Marcos - SB 702· Filed Jul 17, 2025Increasing Utilization of Renewable Energy in Government
The bill requires every government office, agency and local government unit to obtain at least 5 % of its electricity from renewable sources within three years, and to raise that share by at least 2 % every three years. It also offers tax credits, grants, low‑interest loans, net‑metering and technical help to make the switch affordable.
Pending in the committeeSen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid - SB 1234· Filed Aug 20, 2025Net Metering for Home Renewable Energy
The bill would let households install larger renewable‑energy systems, speed up their connection to the grid, and pay them the full retail value of any excess power they feed back.
Pending in the committeeSen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid - HB 7441· Filed Jan 27, 2026An Act Creating a Congressional Commission on Energy to Undertake a Comprehensive Review, Assessment, and Evaluation of the State of the Philippine Energy in the Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Sectors, and Recommend Targeted Policy Reforms with the End in View of Promoting Efficiency, Transparency, Accessibility, and Accountability, Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes to set up a new congressional commission, ENERCOM, to review the whole power sector and recommend reforms that make electricity more efficient, transparent, accessible, and accountable.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-02-02Rep. Jorge Daniel S. Bocobo - HB 1636· Filed Jul 9, 2025An Ac? Establishing a National Energy Policy and Regulatory Framework for Facilities Utilizing Waste-To-Energy Technologies
The proposed Waste‑to‑Energy Act would allow the Philippines to turn non‑recyclable waste into electricity or heat, treating the plants as renewable‑energy facilities that must meet strict environmental and health standards.
Substituted by HB09157Rep. Paolo Henry M. Marcoleta - HB 4054· Filed Aug 27, 2025An Act Establishing a National Energy Policy and Regulatory Framework for Facilities Utilizing Waste-To-Energy Technologies, Repealing for the Purpose Section 20 of Republic Act No. 8749 or the Clean Air Act
The proposal would treat waste‑to‑energy as a renewable energy source and require facilities to both manage solid waste and generate electricity, while setting up a national policy, standards, and incentives overseen by the DOE, DENR, DOH, and a new solid‑waste commission.
Substituted by HB09157Rep. Alyssa Michaela “mica” M. Gonzales - HB 8293· Filed Mar 5, 2026An Act Expanding the Value-Added Tax Exemption for Fuels Used in Power Generation, Amending for the Purpose Section 109 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended
The proposal would remove value‑added tax on fossil fuels and diesel that are used to generate electricity, especially in remote off‑grid and missionary areas, provided the buyers are authorized power generators.
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-03-10Rep. Sergio C. Dagooc +1 - HB 2704· Filed Jul 30, 2025An Act Establishing a Renewable Energy Industry Training Center in the Municipality of Bangui in the Province of Ilocos Norte and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal would create a renewable‑energy training center in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, to teach technicians and scientists about wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, ocean and hydro power, and would fund its start‑up with ₱100 million from the Department of Energy.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-08-04Rep. Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos - HB 4733· Filed Sep 23, 2025An Act Creating the Philippine Renewable Energy Corporation, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates the Philippine Renewable Energy Corporation, a government‑owned entity that will develop, operate, and sell renewable‑energy projects, including the transfer of existing hydroelectric plants, and provides an initial ₱7 billion budget.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-09-25Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - SB 884· Filed Aug 4, 2025Waste-To-Energy Act
The Waste‑to‑Energy Act would create a national policy and set rules for turning non‑recyclable waste into heat, electricity or fuel. It applies to every local government unit and any waste‑to‑energy plant, requiring permits, health and environmental assessments, and compliance with existing waste‑ and energy‑laws.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - HB 9030· Filed May 4, 2026An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9513, Otherwise Known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008
The proposal would update the Renewable Energy Act to add energy‑storage definitions, give the DOE more authority over land and project approvals, introduce auction‑based feed‑in tariffs, create a renewable‑energy market with certificates, set a modest government revenue share, waive import duties for equipment, and remove nationality limits for renewable projects.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-05-06Rep. Ferdinand L. Hernandez - SB 292· Filed Jul 9, 2025Waste-To-Energy Act
The Waste‑to‑Energy Act would classify waste‑to‑energy as a renewable energy source and require every local government unit to consider a WTE strategy in its solid‑waste plan, while setting standards, permits, and penalties to ensure environmental and health safety.
Pending in the committeeSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri - HB 10967· Filed Aug 26, 2026An Act Promoting "Sariling Kuryente" by Advocating the Rights of Households, Communities, and Other Qualified End-Users to Generate, Store, Consume, and Share Electricity from Distributed Renewable Energy Sources Primarily for Self-Consumption, Providing Accessible Financing Mechanisms, Incentives, and Regulatory Reforms Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The Sariling Kuryente Act would let households, small businesses and local governments install their own small renewable energy systems (like rooftop solar), keep the power they make, sell any excess back to the grid at a 1‑for‑1 kWh rate, and get easier permits, low‑interest loans and other incentives.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-09-01Rep. Anna Victoria Veloso-Tuazon +6 - HB 2220· Filed Jul 23, 2025An Act Establishing a National Energy Policy and Regulatory Framework for Facilities Utilizing Waste-To-Energy Technologies
The Waste‑to‑Energy Act proposes a nationwide policy that treats waste‑to‑energy plants as renewable energy sources, requires them to manage waste and generate power, and sets up a detailed regulatory system involving DOE, DENR, DOH, and local governments.
Substituted by HB09157Rep. Ryan S. Recto - HB 1261· Filed Jul 3, 2025An Act Reducing the Electricity Consumption of Government-Owned Facilities by Promoting the Development and Utilization of Renewable Energy Systems, and Providing Funds Therefor
The bill requires all national government and local government buildings to install renewable‑energy systems—primarily solar—so that a set share of their electricity comes from clean sources, with funding taken from unused budget allocations and future national appropriations.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-07-29Rep. Marcelino "Marcy" R. Teodoro - HB 3667· Filed Aug 13, 2025An Act Institutionalizing the Installation and Utilization of Off-Grid Solar Energy Systems in All Public Schools
The bill proposes that every public school install off‑grid solar panels to run air‑conditioners, aiming to lower heat‑related class suspensions and cut electricity costs.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-08-18Rep. Dennis "Tom" L. Hernandez - HB 8129· Filed Feb 26, 2026An Act Establishing a National Energy Policy and Regulatory Framework for Facilities Utilizing Waste-To-Energy Technologies
The Waste‑to‑Energy Act would treat waste‑to‑energy plants as renewable energy sources, require them to manage waste and produce power, and set up a national framework that LGUs and agencies must follow.
Substituted by HB09157Rep. Florabel C. Yatco - HB 9018· Filed Apr 29, 2026An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9513, Otherwise Known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008
The proposal updates the Renewable Energy Act to add energy‑storage definitions, give the DOE full authority over land access, replace the current feed‑in‑tariff system with auctions, create a Renewable Energy Market, set a modest government revenue share, streamline environmental clearances, grant duty‑free import of equipment, lower property‑tax assessments for renewable sites, and remove constitutional nationality limits for renewable resources.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-05-05Rep. Ann Matibag - SB 366· Filed Jul 10, 2025Energy Transition Act
The Energy Transition Act creates a national plan to shift the Philippines from fossil fuels to clean energy, funds the shift with a carbon tax and a dedicated fund, and sets rules for a voluntary carbon market and climate‑risk disclosure.
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian - HB 11070· Filed Sep 2, 2026An Act Promoting the Installation of Behind-The-Meter Electricity Generation and Energy Storage Systems, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001"
The Sariling Kuryente Act would let households and businesses install rooftop solar panels or battery storage for their own use without needing a special ERC certificate or prior approval from the utility, as long as the equipment cannot feed electricity back to the grid. It also stops homeowners’ associations from blocking such installations, requires only a simple notice, and gives the DOE and ERC a short window to set clear, uniform rules.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-09-02Rep. Eric L. Olivarez - HB 5090· Filed Oct 2, 2025An Act Mandating Government Departments, Offices, Agencies, Local Government Units and Goccs to Source a Minimum Percentage of Electricity from Renewable Energy, Establishing Progressive Targets, Incentives, and Implementing Measures or an Act to Be Known as the �state-Led Renewable Energy Advancement Act�, and for Other Purposes
The State‑Led Renewable Energy Advancement Act would require every government agency, local government unit and government‑owned corporation to get at least 5 % of its electricity from renewable sources within two years, and to raise that share by at least 2 % every three years as set by the Department of Energy. It also creates funding, technical and procurement incentives, a reporting system and an inter‑agency oversight committee to help agencies meet the targets.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-10-07Rep. Benjamin Jr. C. Agarao - HB 314· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Establishing a National Policy for the Development, Utilization, and Commercialization of Energy Storage Systems, and for Other Purposes
The Energy Storage Systems Act proposes a nationwide plan to develop, use and sell energy‑storage technologies, adds them to the country’s energy plans, gives tax‑related incentives for projects that combine renewables with storage, and sets up streamlined licensing while assigning the DOE, ERC, DENR and NPC‑SPUG specific duties.
Substituted by HB06676Rep. Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez - HB 5604· Filed Oct 16, 2025An Act Establishing a National Energy Policy and Regulatory Framework for Facilities Utilizing Waste-To-Energy Technologies
The Waste‑to‑Energy Act of 2025 would treat waste‑to‑energy plants as renewable‑energy projects, set standards and permits, require local governments to plan for them, and give the DOE, DENR, and DOH oversight powers, while providing incentives and penalties to ensure compliance.
Substituted by HB09157Rep. Arthur C. Yap - SB 1465· Filed Oct 27, 2025Waste-To-Energy Act
The Waste‑to‑Energy Act would create a national policy that lets local governments turn solid waste into electricity or heat, while setting standards, permits, and health checks to protect people and the environment.
Pending in the committeeSen. Raffy T. Tulfo - SB 1635· Filed Dec 17, 2025Renewable Energy for Government Offices
The bill would require every national government office, including regional and satellite sites, to install renewable energy systems that must supply at least 20 % of the office’s daily electricity, with the Department of Energy and DENR setting the rules within three months and funding coming from existing agency budgets.
Pending in the committeeSen. Mark A. Villar - HB 4711· Filed Sep 23, 2025An Act Amending Paragraph (J) Section 47 of Republic Act 9136 or the �electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001�
The bill would let government‑owned power companies produce renewable electricity and buy power from private generators, while also requiring the PSALM Corp to submit a privatization plan for NPC’s assets within six months and directing the DOE to issue rules within 30 days.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-09-25Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 5094· Filed Oct 2, 2025An Act Mandating Government Offices And/Or Establishment to Allot at Least Fifteen Percent (15%) of Their Energy Requirements to Renewable Energy
The bill would require every national government office, agency, state‑owned corporation, and local government unit to obtain at least 15 % of the electricity or heat they use from renewable sources such as solar or wind.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-10-07Rep. Cheeno Miguel D. Almario - HB 6676· Filed Dec 9, 2025An Act Establishing a National Policy Framework for the Development, Utilization, and Commercialization of Energy Storage Systems
The bill creates a national framework to develop, use, and commercialize energy storage systems, designating the DOE as lead agency, giving the ERC authority over licensing and pricing, and offering incentives for renewable‑energy storage projects.
Approved by the House on 2026-02-03, transmitted to the Senate on 2026-02-05 and received by the Senate on 2026-02-05Rep. Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez +22 - HB 5639· Filed Oct 20, 2025An Act Establishing a Regulatory Framework for Facilities Utilizing Waste-To-Energy Technologies, and Amending for This Purpose Republic Act No. 8749, Otherwise Known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
The bill would create rules for building and running waste‑to‑energy plants, require them to meet strict environmental and health standards, and let them count as renewable energy sources.
Substituted by HB06683Rep. Antonio Jr. B. Legarda - HB 11459· Filed Sep 23, 2026An Act Promoting the Installation of Behind-The-Meter Electricity Generation and Energy Storage Systems, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known as the “electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001"
The Sariling Kuryente Act would let households install solar panels, batteries or similar systems without being treated as power generators, removing many permits and fees, and would require the DOE to promote and simplify such installations.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-09-25Rep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan - HB 5834· Filed Nov 11, 2025An Act Establishing a National Energy Policy and Regulatory Framework for Facilities Utilizing Waste-To-Energy Technologies, and for Other Purposes
The Waste‑to‑Energy Act would create a nationwide system that lets local governments turn non‑recyclable waste into electricity or heat, sets strict environmental and health rules, gives tax breaks to operators, and funds the effort with about PhP 393 million in the first year.
Substituted by HB09157Rep. Agatha "Agay" Cruz - HB 9367· Filed May 20, 2026An Act Establishing a Philippine Strategic Petroleum Reserve System to Ensure Energy Security, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a government‑run strategic petroleum reserve of at least 90 days of national consumption, stored in various facilities, to protect the Philippines from oil supply shocks, price spikes, and emergencies.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-05-26Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3 - SB 64· Filed Jul 3, 2025Waste-To-Energy Act
The Waste‑to‑Energy Act creates a national plan and rules for turning solid waste into electricity or heat, linking waste management with renewable energy goals.
Pending in the committeeSen. Rodante D. Marcoleta - SB 365· Filed Jul 10, 2025Waste-To-Energy Act
The Waste‑to‑Energy Act creates a national plan and rules for turning solid waste into electricity or fuel, requiring local governments to include WTE in their waste plans, setting standards, and assigning agencies to oversee permits, health checks, and emissions monitoring.
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian - SB 2020· Filed Apr 6, 2026Bayanihan 3: Power of the People Act
The Bayanihan 3 Act lets the President temporarily take special actions—like controlling fuel prices, directing oil companies, and giving tax breaks—to keep energy, food, and transport running during the 2026 global oil crisis, while also setting up longer‑term programs for energy independence and social support.
Pending in the committeeSen. Loren B. Legarda - SB 1934· Filed Mar 4, 2026Philippine Strategic Petroleum Reserve Act
The bill would create a government‑run fuel reserve equal to at least 90 days of the country’s normal consumption, managed by the Department of Energy.
Pending in the committeeSen. Vicente C. Sotto III - SB 641· Filed Jul 15, 2025Institutionalizing Transparency in the Philippine Downstream Oil Industry
The bill would require the Department of Energy to collect detailed cost breakdowns from retail oil companies whenever Dubai crude oil averages at least $80 per barrel for three months, keep the data confidential, and impose large fines on firms or officials that do not comply.
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian - HB 4300· Filed Sep 2, 2025An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9513, Otherwise Known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008
The bill updates the 2008 Renewable Energy Act by defining new terms, giving the DOE more authority, allowing renewable projects on more types of land, offering tax and duty breaks for developers and biomass farmers, creating a board to oversee the sector, and setting up a trust fund funded partly by oil‑company dividends.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-09-08Rep. Kristine Singson-Meehan - HB 10745· Filed Aug 12, 2026An Act Promoting Behind-The-Meter Solar Energy Generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems for Own-Use, Establishing a Streamlined Regulatory, Safety, and Consumer Protection Framework, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known as the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001," and for Other Purposes
The Sariling Kuryente Act would make it easier and safer for homes, businesses and other users to install small solar panels and battery storage for their own electricity use, while protecting consumers and the grid.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-08-24Rep. Presley C. De Jesus +1 - HB 8822· Filed Apr 1, 2026An Act Declaring the Existence of a National Energy Emergency Arising from the Global Crisis and from a National Policy in Connection Therewith, and Authorizing the President of the Republic of the Philippines, for a Limited Period and Subject to Restrictions, to Exercise Powers Necessary and Proper to Carry Out the Declared National Policy and for Other Purposes
The bill declares a national energy emergency and gives the President temporary powers to provide fuel subsidies, tax relief, loan moratoriums, and fast‑track renewable energy projects for six months.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-05-04Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla - HB 10875· Filed Aug 24, 2026An Act Promoting the Installation of Behind-The-Meter Electricity Generation and Energy Storage Systems, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known as the “electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001”
The bill would make it easier for households to install rooftop solar panels or home batteries by removing permits, fees, and utility approvals, as long as the equipment is certified not to feed electricity back into the grid.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-08-26Rep. Cheeno Miguel D. Almario - HB 10941· Filed Aug 25, 2026An Act Establishing a Fixed Value-Added Tax Price Benchmark for Covered Electricity Transaction and Expanding the Value-Added Tax Exemption for Fuels Used in Power Generation, Amending for the Purpose Sections 108 and 109 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended
The proposal keeps the current VAT rate on electricity but caps the amount of sales price that can be taxed, using a government‑set benchmark per kilowatt‑hour, and expands fuel‑tax exemptions for power generation.
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-09-01Rep. Sergio C. Dagooc +1 - HB 11254· Filed Sep 10, 2026An Act Declaring It a Policy of the State to Provide Universal Access to Reliable, Affordable, and Environmentally Sustainable Electricity, Establishing a Comprehensive Program for the Solar Electrification of Barangays That Remain Off-Grid, Providing a Package of Fiscal and Non-Fiscal Incentives to Encourage the Active Participation of the Private Sector, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill aims to give every Filipino reliable, affordable, and clean electricity by installing solar power in all barangays that are not yet connected to the grid, using private‑sector partners and offering tax breaks and fast permits, with a ten‑year deadline.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-09-15Rep. Roberto Nazal - HB 4601· Filed Sep 16, 2025An Act Promoting the Adoption of Solar Energy and Other Equivalent Renewable Energy Technology in All Government Buildings and Offices, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would require every national government office, state university, and local government building to install solar or similar renewable energy systems that can supply at least 30 % of their daily electricity use, using a new fund and offering early‑adopter incentives.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-09-23Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto - HB 10734· Filed Aug 12, 2026An Act Authorizing Distribution Utilities Operating in Provinces and Cities Hosting Geothermal Energy Resources or Geothermal Power Generation Facilities, Including Provinces Adjacent to Highly Urbanized Cities and Independent Component Cities Hosting Such Resources or Facilities, to Directly Purchase Electricity from Qualified Geothermal Power Producers, Exempting Such Purchases from the Competitive Selection Process, Amending for the Purpose Section 23 of Republic Act No. 9136, Otherwise Known as the “electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001,” and for Other Purposes
The bill would let local electric utilities in areas that have geothermal resources buy power straight from geothermal generators, skipping the usual competitive bidding, but only if the Energy Regulatory Commission approves the deal and any savings are passed on to consumers.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2026-08-24Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +2 - HB 3040· Filed Aug 5, 2025An Act Promoting the Adoption of Solar Energy or Any Equivalent Renewable Energy Technology in All Government Buildings and Offices, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The Renewable Energy in Government Offices Act would require every government agency to put solar panels or similar renewable‑energy systems on its buildings within three years, and those systems must provide at least 20 % of the agency’s electricity use. The Department of Energy will help agencies find installers and give technical support, while the needed funds will come from the yearly national budget.
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-08-11Rep. Paolo Henry M. Marcoleta - SB 457· Filed Jul 10, 2025Renewable Energy in Government Offices Act
The bill would require every government office to put solar panels or a similar renewable system on its roof within three years, with the system covering at least 20 % of the office’s electricity use.
Pending in the committeeSen. Rodante D. Marcoleta - HB 9728· Filed Jun 3, 2026An Act Enhancing the Implementation of the Net-Metering Program, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9513, Otherwise Known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008
The bill would lift the 100‑kilowatt limit on small renewable‑energy systems, let the Energy Regulatory Commission set a new cap based on grid safety and consumer rates, and speed up permits so utilities must act within 15 working days. It also gives the DOE the job of writing detailed rules within a month and lets utilities keep renewable‑energy certificates earned by net‑metering customers.
Pending First ReadingRep. Kenneth T. Gatchalian
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