Government mandates energy-efficient products in all agencies

All Philippine government offices are now required to procure and use only energy-efficient products certified under national energy performance and labeling standards.

The Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (IAEECC) issued the directive through Resolution No. 11, series of 2025, mandating compliance with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) and Minimum Energy Performance for Products (MEPP).

This move strengthens the implementation of Republic Act No. 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) Act and aligns with the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) under Administrative Order No. 15, s. 2024.

The GEMP requires all government agencies to reduce energy consumption by at least 10% as part of broader sustainability efforts.

“The government must lead by example,” said Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin, who chairs the IAEECC.

“By ensuring that all agencies procure only energy-efficient products certified under the DOE’s labeling and performance standards, we are promoting responsible energy use, saving public funds, and contributing to our country’s sustainability and climate goals,” she added.

The DOE’s MEPP defines the minimum allowable energy performance levels that products such as appliances and equipment must meet before they can be sold or used in the Philippines.

The PELP, on the other hand, requires manufacturers to display a DOE-approved energy label with a star-rating system that indicates each product’s energy consumption and efficiency.

These standards help consumers—including government buyers—make informed decisions while encouraging manufacturers to innovate and produce more efficient technologies.

Under the resolution, all departments, bureaus, government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), and local government units (LGUs) must procure only Energy-Consuming Products (ECPs) that meet the requirements of both the MEPP and PELP.

This policy is expected to reduce electricity use, operating costs, and greenhouse gas emissions across the public sector.

To ensure smooth implementation, the DOE is coordinating with the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) to integrate PELP compliance into procurement systems.

Only products bearing official DOE energy labels will be listed in the PS-DBM supply catalog, streamlining acquisition and compliance.

“With every efficient product we procure, we take a small but important step toward a cleaner, more sustainable, and more energy-secure future for the Philippines,” Garin said.