09/07/2025
Department of Energy conducts IEC Campaign on the Revised IRR of Microgrid Systems Act (Mindanao Leg)
[DAVAO CITY] โ In a continuing effort to promote energy access across the country, the Department of Energy (DOE) today conducted the Mindanao leg of its Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign on the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11646, otherwise known as the Microgrid Systems Act. The IEC was held in line with the recently promulgated Department Circular No. DC2025-04-0007, which took effect on May 13, 2025.
The campaign aims to raise awareness and promote stakeholder understanding of the key changes and policy enhancements under the Revised IRR, which include:
-Streamlined Competitive Selection Process (CSP) for faster implementation of microgrid projects;
-Enhanced incentives and support mechanisms to encourage private sector participation; and
-Automatic qualification of microgrid projects for the issuance of a Certificate of Energy Project of National Significance (CEPNS)
These amendments are part of the DOEโs intensified efforts to accelerate the electrification of unserved and underserved areas across the country, particularly in remote and off-grid communities in Mindanao.
Representatives from electric cooperatives, microgrid service providers, and other energy stakeholders actively participated in the IEC, which featured policy discussions, and open fora to ensure smooth implementation at the grassroots level.
โThe Revised IRR of the Microgrid Systems Act reflects the lessons we have learned through implementation, the consultations we have conducted, and the growing urgency to bring reliable and affordable electricity to the most remote corners of our country,โ said DOE Mindanao Field Office Director, Nilo J. Geroche, who graced the event with his opening remarks.
The IEC Campaign will continue its rollout across North Luzon, Metro Manila and Visayas legs, reinforcing the DOEโs drive to bridge the energy gap and empower communities through innovative and resilient energy solutions.