In renewable energy: the certificate duly signed by the DOE Secretary exclusively authorizing an RE Developer to procure the necessary permits and tenurial instruments for the exploration, development, construction and installation, and commercial operation of the RE Project and conduct reconnaissance and other activities needed for pre-feasibility studies, as applicable, within the area specified in the certificate. The COA grants an RE Developer the privilege to procure the aforesaid permits and tenurial instruments outside of the contract term [Section 3.3, DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-06-0018, Revised Omnibus Guidelines Governing the Award and Administration of Renewable Energy Contracts and the Registration of Renewable Energy Developers]
In renewable energy: a pre-RE Contract certificate signed by the DOE Secretary, authorizing an RE Developer to procure the necessary permits and tenurial instruments for the exploration, development, construction and installation, and conduct of reconnaissance and other activities needed for pre-feasibility studies, which are prerequisites to the development and commercial operation of the RE Project [Section 3(e), Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9513, as amended by Section 1, DOE Department Circular No. DC2025-09-0014, Prescribing Amendments to Department Circular No. DC2009-05-0008 Titled “Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9513, Otherwise Known as the ‘Renewable Energy Act of 2008’”]