DOE moves 2025 energy report deadline to May 15

The Department of Energy has extended to May 15, 2026, the deadline for businesses required to file their 2025 energy compliance reports, giving designated establishments more time to submit key documents while the government manages the country’s national energy emergency.

The extension covers the Annual Energy Utilization Report, the Annual Energy Efficiency and Conservation Report, and Energy Audit Reports, where applicable, under the country’s energy efficiency and conservation program.

The DOE said the reports are typically filed by large energy users and are used to monitor how much energy is being consumed, how efficiently it is being used, and what measures are being implemented to reduce demand.

According to the department, the deadline extension forms part of broader government measures under Executive Order No. 110, which declared a state of national energy emergency and directed agencies to take steps to safeguard supply and manage demand.

Executive Order No. 110 was issued on March 24, 2026, citing risks to fuel supply and electricity stability linked to global disruptions, including the conflict in the Middle East.

The DOE said the compliance reports provide detailed information on a company’s energy use, efficiency programs and audit findings, helping authorities identify areas where consumption can be reduced and efficiency improved.

All submissions must be filed through the DOE’s official online portal, and off-system submissions will be considered invalid to ensure accurate data collection and proper monitoring, the department said.

The department said the extension is intended to capture reliable and high-quality data that can guide policy decisions, improve energy use and strengthen conservation efforts during the energy emergency.

Designated establishments were also reminded to continue submitting their monthly Energy Efficiency and Conservation implementation reports on schedule.

The DOE said those monthly reports remain important in tracking energy consumption and supporting measures to optimize usage across sectors.

The reporting requirement stems from Republic Act No. 11285, or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, which authorizes the DOE to require designated establishments to monitor energy use and submit compliance documents as part of the government’s broader push for energy savings and demand-side management.

The latest extension underscores how the government is leaning on both supply-side interventions and conservation measures as it works to keep the country’s energy system stable in 2026.