GEMP Goal
The Government shall aim to reduce its monthly consumption of electricity (in kilowatt-hours) and petroleum products (in liters) by at least ten percent (10%) through the implementation of the GEMP for a minimum period of three (3) years starting January 2005.
Methodology
a. Electricity Efficiency and Conservation
- Each government entity is mandated to adopt and implement an electricity efficiency program to reduce electricity consumption by ten (10) percent of its average monthly consumption for the 1st semester of 2004.
- The Government, thru the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in coordination with the DOE, shall institute the government procurement guidelines on energy efficient lighting and appliances based on DOEcertified energy efficiency ratings (Attachment A).
- Each government entity may utilize or avail itself of the Department of Energy (DOE) approved and other acceptable energy efficiency measures in order to effectively comply with this Administrative Order.
b. Efficiency and Conservation in Fuel Use of Government Vehicles
- Each government entity is mandated to adopt and implement a program that will reduce its fuel consumption for transport by ten (10) percent of its average monthly consumption for the 1st semester of 2004.
- The ten percent (10%) fuel reduction may be achieved thru substitution or blending of petroleum products with alternative fuels, such as Coco-Methyl Ester (CME) in accordance with the provisions of MC No. 55, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Ethanol, and other biofuels, among others as certified by the DOE.
- There shall be a moratorium on the purchase of new government vehicles for six (6) months after the effectivity of this Administrative Order, provided that once the moratorium has been lifted, purchase of new government vehicles shall be limited to engine displacements of no more than1600cc and 2500cc for gasoline and diesel engines, respectively;
- Government vehicles shall be used for official business purposes only.
Savings
Savings from Sept 2005 to Mar 2013: Php 2 Billion (US $46.5 Mil)
- PhP 1.7 Billion on electricity
- PhP 274 Million on Fuel