Refined, Official-based Reviewer / Cheat Sheet — RA 9513 (Renewable Energy Act of 2008)

1. Title & Citation

• Republic Act No. 9513 — “An Act Promoting the Development, Utilization and
Commercialization of Renewable Energy Resources, for the Utilization of Indigenous and
Local Energy Resources, Open Access in Energy Transmission, and for Other Purposes.”

2. General Objectives

• Accelerate development and commercialization of renewable energy resources

• Increase indigenous energy resource use

• Ensure open access (fair access) to energy transmission networks

• Provide fiscal and financial incentives

• Promote research, development, and deployment of RE technologies

3. Key Provisions & Mechanisms

Mechanism / Provision What It Means / How It Works

A guaranteed and fixed rate for eligible RE projects over a certain

Feed-in Tariff (FIT)
period (e.g. 20 years), to provide revenue certainty.

Allows owners of small RE systems (like rooftop solar) to send

Net Metering
excess electricity to the grid and get credit.

Renewable Portfolio Mandates that electricity suppliers/distributors source a portion

Standards (RPS) of their energy from RE.

Transmission and distribution networks must allow access to all

Open Access
qualified power producers under fair conditions.

RE plants get priority in being used in the grid over conventional

Priority Dispatch
power plants.

Green Energy Option Allows large consumers (e.g. commercial, industrial) to choose
Program (GEOP) renewable energy suppliers.

Research & Development, The law calls for support for R&D in RE technologies to build
Technology Transfer domestic capability.

4. Incentives & Financial Provisions

 • Income Tax Holiday (ITH) for RE developers (certain years, as defined in IRR)

• Duty-free importation of machinery, equipment, and materials for RE projects

• Zero VAT on the sale of electricity generated from RE

• Special funds & financing assistance from government or agencies

• Accelerated depreciation, investment tax credits for local manufacturing of RE

equipment

5. Institutions & Oversight

• Department of Energy (DOE) — lead implementing body

• Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) — regulates electricity rates, approves FIT rates,
ensures compliance in power sector

• National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) — policy recommending body, monitoring,

benchmarking

• Local Government Units (LGUs) — local coordination, permitting, support

• Transmission and Distribution Utilities — must comply with open access, priority
dispatch, grid integration

6. Obligations & Conditions

• RE developers must comply with environmental laws (e.g. Environmental Impact

Assessment)

• Projects must follow grid interconnection standards and technical regulations

• The law sets eligibility criteria for FIT, net metering (e.g., capacity limits) — these are
fleshed out in the Implementing Rules & Regulations (IRR)

• Regular reporting, monitoring, and auditing of RE programs by DOE, NREB

7. Why It’s Important (Teacher’s Favorite Points)

• RA 9513 gives legal guarantee and policy stability to RE investors

• It transforms how the electricity industry works (open access, priority dispatch)

• It helps achieve energy independence, climate goals, and economic growth

• It pushes technology transfer and local manufacturing

Sample Oral Recitation (1.5–2 min, accurate to official law):

Good day. Today I will explain Republic Act No. 9513, also known as the Renewable Energy Act
of 2008. This law promotes the development, use, and commercialization of renewable energy
sources in the Philippines, supports indigenous and local energy resources, and ensures open
access to energy transmission.

The Act contains mechanisms such as the Feed-in Tariff system, giving eligible renewable
energy projects a guaranteed rate; Net Metering for small producers to send surplus power to
the grid; and Renewable Portfolio Standards, which require utilities to source a portion of their
supply from renewable energy. The law also provides incentives like income tax holidays, duty-
free importation of RE equipment, zero VAT on RE electricity, and support for research and
development.

Key institutions are the Department of Energy (DOE) as the implementing body, the Energy
Regulatory Commission (ERC) which regulates rates and approves FIT, and the National
Renewable Energy Board (NREB) which advises policies. Open access and priority dispatch
ensure fair grid usage for renewable energy.

In sum, RA 9513 aims to transition the Philippines toward sustainable, clean, and locally sourced
energy, reduce dependence on imported fuels, and foster economic growth through renewable
technologies. Thank you.

Section-by-Section Summary — RA 9513 (Renewable Energy Act of 2008)

Chapter I – General Provisions

Sec. 1 – Short Title

• Called the “Renewable Energy Act of 2008.”

Sec. 2 – Declaration of Policy

• The State will:

o Accelerate exploration, development, and use of RE.

o Increase energy self-reliance, reduce imports.

o Protect health and environment, cut greenhouse gases.

o Promote R&D and commercialization of RE.

o Encourage private sector investment.

 o Provide incentives and remove barriers to RE.

Sec. 3 – Scope

• Applies to development, utilization, and commercialization of all RE resources in the

Philippines.

Sec. 4 – Definition of Terms

• Defines RE resources: biomass, solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, ocean energy,

etc.

• Also defines: Feed-in Tariff, Net Metering, RPS, Biomass, DOE, ERC, etc.

Chapter II – On the Development and Utilization of Renewable Energy Resources

Sec. 5 – Renewable Energy Market (REM)

• Creates a market system for trading renewable energy certificates.

Sec. 6 – Green Energy Option

• End-users can choose to buy RE directly from suppliers.

Sec. 7 – Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)

• Utilities/suppliers must source a portion of their power from RE.

Sec. 8 – Feed-in Tariff System (FIT)

• ERC sets fixed guaranteed rates for RE electricity.

Sec. 9 – Net Metering for Renewable Energy

• Qualified small RE users (like rooftop solar <100 kW) can connect to grid and offset bills.

Sec. 10 – Transmission and Distribution System Development

• Transmission companies must plan and upgrade to accommodate RE.

Sec. 11 – Priority Connection, Purchase, and Transmission

• RE is given priority connection to the grid, priority purchase, and priority dispatch.

Chapter III – Fiscal and Non-Fiscal Incentives

Sec. 12 – Incentives for RE Projects

 • Income Tax Holiday (7 years)

• Duty-free importation of RE equipment for 10 years

• Special Realty Tax Rate (1.5%) for RE machinery/equipment

• Net Operating Loss Carry-Over (NOLCO) (losses can be carried over 7 years)

• Accelerated Depreciation after ITH period

• Zero VAT on RE power sales

• Tax Credit on Domestic Capital Equipment if locally made

• Cash Incentive for missionary electrification (serving off-grid areas)

• Tax Rebate for companies that use RE equipment in manufacturing

Sec. 13 – Incentives for Manufacturers, Fabricators, and Suppliers

• Tax and duty-free importation of components, and tax credits.

Sec. 14 – Incentives for Farmers (Biomass)

• Farmers supplying crops/wastes to biomass plants get incentives.

Sec. 15 – Incentives for RE Developers Operating in Missionary Areas

• Extra support for developers supplying off-grid/remote areas.

Chapter IV – Institutional Provisions

Sec. 16 – Lead Agency

• DOE is the lead agency.

Sec. 17 – National Renewable Energy Board (NREB)

• Created to recommend policies, monitor RE, and oversee implementation of RPS, FIT,
etc.

Sec. 18 – Functions of NREB

• Recommend to DOE: RPS, FIT, Green Energy Option rules.

Sec. 19 – Functions of DOE

• Prepare renewable energy roadmap, oversee programs, issue guidelines.

Chapter V – Final Provisions

Sec. 20 – Appropriations

• Budget for DOE and NREB programs.

Sec. 21 – Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)

• DOE to issue IRR within 6 months (with ERC, NREB, other stakeholders).

Sec. 22 – Separability Clause

• If one part of the law is invalid, the rest stays valid.

Sec. 23 – Repealing Clause

• Repeals inconsistent laws (e.g., parts of EPIRA that conflict).

Sec. 24 – Effectivity

• Law takes effect 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or newspapers.

Quick Memory Tips

• 5 Key Programs → FIT, Net Metering, RPS, Green Energy Option, Priority Dispatch

• Main Incentives → 7-year ITH, duty-free import, 0% VAT, accelerated depreciation, tax
credits

• Main Agencies → DOE (implement), ERC (tariffs), NREB (policy recommend)

• Special Notes → Farmers & biomass incentives, support for missionary areas

Oral Recitation (Section-based version)

RA 9513, or the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, provides a legal framework for promoting
renewable energy in the Philippines. Section 2 declares the policy of the State to accelerate RE
development, reduce dependence on imported fuel, and protect the environment.

Sections 5 to 11 establish mechanisms such as the Renewable Energy Market, Green Energy
Option, Renewable Portfolio Standards, the Feed-in Tariff system, Net Metering, and priority
dispatch of RE in the grid.
Sections 12 to 15 provide fiscal incentives, including a 7-year income tax holiday, duty-free
importation of equipment, zero VAT, tax credits, and special incentives for farmers and off-grid
developers.

Sections 16 to 19 designate the DOE as lead agency, with the NREB and ERC playing critical roles
in policy and regulation.

Finally, Sections 20 to 24 cover funding, implementing rules, and effectivity. In short, RA 9513
creates a comprehensive policy to accelerate renewable energy adoption in the Philippines.

Reviewer: Republic Act No. 9513 (Renewable Energy Act of 2008)

What is RA 9513?

• A law passed on December 16, 2008.

• Purpose: To promote, develop, and use renewable energy resources in the Philippines
for sustainable development, energy security, and environmental protection.

Objectives of the Law

1. Reduce dependence on fossil fuels (oil, coal, etc.).

2. Encourage investment in renewable energy.

3. Promote clean, sustainable, and indigenous energy sources.

4. Protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

5. Provide jobs and stimulate the green economy.

Types of Renewable Energy Covered

• Biomass – waste-to-energy (agriculture, forest, etc.).

• Solar – solar panels, solar farms.

• Wind – wind turbines.

• Hydropower – water-based energy (including small-scale hydro).

• Geothermal – heat from beneath the Earth.

 • Ocean energy – wave, tidal, ocean thermal.

Key Provisions & Incentives

1. Tax Incentives

o Income tax holiday for 7 years.

o Duty-free importation of RE equipment.

o Special realty tax rates for RE facilities.

o Net Operating Loss Carry-Over (NOLCO) for 7 years.

2. Financial Support

o Priority connection to transmission and distribution system.

o Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS): electricity companies must source a

portion of energy from RE.

o Feed-in Tariff (FIT): fixed guaranteed payment rate for RE producers.

3. Consumer Incentives

o Net Metering: Households with solar panels can sell excess power back to the
grid.

o Lower electricity rates in the long term.

Institutions & Implementation

• DOE (Department of Energy) – main implementing agency.

• ERC (Energy Regulatory Commission) – regulates rates and incentives.

• NREB (National Renewable Energy Board) – policy-making and monitoring.

Benefits of RA 9513

Energy security (less reliance on imported oil).

Clean energy = reduced air pollution & greenhouse gases.
Rural development (jobs in RE plants, esp. in provinces).
Encourage foreign and local investments.

Challenges in Implementation

High cost of RE technology.

Need for stable government policies.
Infrastructure limitations (transmission lines, storage).

Quick Recitation Guide (For Oral)

• Law name: Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (RA 9513).

• Date passed: December 16, 2008.

• Purpose: Promote and accelerate development of renewable energy.

• Main sources: Solar, wind, biomass, hydro, geothermal, ocean.

• Key incentives: Tax holidays, duty-free equipment, net metering, FIT.

• Main agencies: DOE, ERC, NREB.

• Importance: Energy security, environmental protection, job creation.

Quick Recitation Guide (For Oral)

• Law name: Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (RA 9513).

• Date passed: December 16, 2008.

• Purpose: Promote and accelerate development of renewable energy.

• Main sources: Solar, wind, biomass, hydro, geothermal, ocean.

• Key incentives: Tax holidays, duty-free equipment, net metering, FIT.

• Main agencies: DOE, ERC, NREB.

• Importance: Energy security, environmental protection, job creation.