Guidelines for the Selection Process of Renewable Energy Projects, DOE Department Circular No. DC 2013-05-0009 of 2013 (Philippines)

The Guidelines for the Selection Process of Renewable Energy (RE) Projects provide that RE Developers with valid and subsisting Renewable Energy Service Contracts (RESC) may apply for eligibility and inclusion of their project under the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) system. RE Developers shall indicate in their application for conversion of RESC from Pre-Development Stage to Development Stage that their Declaration of Commerciality is based on the approved FIT rate. Holders of RESC under Development Stage, or those covered under an RE Operating Contract may apply for FIT eligibility, provided that it shall submit a notarized proof or declaration that the project is not bound under any contract to supply generated energy to any Distribution Utility (DU) or consumer. The Guidelines also include provisions on the evaluation process, confirmation of commerciality under the FIT system and the issuance of Certificate of Endorsement (COE) for FIT eligibility. In the event that the installation target is fully subscribed based on the issued COE for FIT Eligibility, the RE Developer shall notify the Department of Energy whether it will enter into a bilateral agreement with a DU or any off-taker; and export the power generation directly to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, subject to the Must Dispatch guidelines.