Administrative Order 110, directing the Institutionalization of the Government Energy Management Program

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The Order established that the government shall aim to reduce its monthly consumption of electricity and petroleum products by at least 10% for a minimum period of 3 years starting in January 2005.<br />
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Each government entity is mandated to adopt and implement an electricity efficiency program to reduce electricity consumption by ten 10% of its average monthly consumption for the 1st semester of 2004. The Government, through the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in co-ordination with the DOE, shall institute the government procurement guidelines on energy efficient lighting and appliances based on DOE-certified energy efficiency ratings. Each government entity may use or avail itself of the DOE approved and other acceptable energy efficiency measures.