Section 29Sec./Art. 29

Strengthening of the Energy Utilization Management Bureau. -The Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB) under the DOE is hereby reorganized as follows:

(a) Alternative Fuels and Energy Technology Division whose functions shall include:

(1) Formulating policies, plans, and programs related to alternative fuels and new and advanced energy technologies development towards socially and environmentally responsive and effective utilization of energy resources; and

(2) Developing and managing the alternative fuels and energy technology program;

(b) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program Management and Technology Promotion Division whose functions shall include:

(1) Evaluating energy efficiency and conservation technologies;

(2) Promoting the increased utilization of energy efficient products;

(3) Preparing all reports for submission to other government agencies as required by law; and

(4) Developing a comprehensive information, education, and communication strategy for public awareness on energy efficiency programs and energy efficient products;

(c) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Public Sector Management Division whose functions shall include:

(1) Coordinating with the LGUs and the NEECCO to ensure consistency with the NEECP;

(2) Providing technical assistance to LGUs and other government agencies;

(3) Enhancing, expanding, and developing the GEMP; and

(4) Providing technical support to the IAEECC and acting as its Secretariat;

(d) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Performance Regulation and Enforcement Division whose functions shall include:

(1) Spearheading the creation of the NEECD in accordance with the provisions of this Act;

(2) Formulating, developing, and updating the MEP, energy labeling, and other programs indicated herein: and

(3) Enforcing the programs under this Act and its IRR, such as the MEP and energy labeling.

The Appliance Testing and Laboratory Division of the Energy Research and Testing Laboratory Services, the Legal Services under the General Legal Services Division, the Financial Services under the Accounting Division, and each field office under their respective Energy Resources Development and Utilization Divisions of the DOE shall hereby receive additional plantilla positions to provide support service to the EUMB in the discharge of its functions under this Act.

The Secretary of DOE shall submit the revised organizational structure and staffing complement of the reorganized EUMB which shall be effective upon the approval of the Department of Budget and Management.