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Jose Rodel Clapano - The Philippine Star
February 5, 2026 | 12:00am
House Bill 6676, or the Energy Storage Systems Act, establishes a national policy framework for the development, utilization and commercialization of ESSs.
The STAR / Michael Varcas, File photo
MANILA, Philippines — Voting 192-3-0, the House of Representatives yesterday approved on third and final reading a bill that would ensure continuous power supply in the Philippines through the use of energy storage systems or ESSs.
House Bill 6676, or the Energy Storage Systems Act, establishes a national policy framework for the development, utilization and commercialization of ESSs.
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, who shepherded the bill’s approval, said HB 6676 is designed to provide stable and sufficient electricity supply by establishing energy storage facilities.
“In terms of household application, these systems are like Energizer batteries, which you use for your flashlight whenever there is a power outage. They are intended for emergencies,” Marcos said.
Developers of ESSs can avail themselves of incentives under the renewable energy law.
Issuance of permits and licenses for all types of ESS facilities will be governed by the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act and Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act.
The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 will apply in the issuance of licenses, registration and clearances, relative to the manner and disposal of ESS wastes.
Violators will suffer penalties under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001.
In another development, the House labor and employment committee has approved bills that would raise worker pay, strengthen occupational safety and expand labor protections.
The Energy Regulatory Commission is empowered to impose administrative penalties for violations.
The Department of Energy, in consultation with relevant agencies, shall issue implementing rules and regulations.
The bill is encouraging investors to go into more renewable projects to lessen the country’s dependence on fossil fuels for energy.
