In energy efficiency and conservation: individuals or entities certified by the DOE who have proven credibility and competence to conduct an energy audit: Provided, That the guidelines in the certification of energy auditors shall be developed by the DOE upon consultation with stakeholders [Section 4(h), Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2019]
In energy efficiency and conservation: an individual or entity certified by the DOE who has proven credibility and competence to conduct an energy audit [Rule II(j), Department Circular No. DC 2019-11-0014, Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11285 (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act)]
In energy efficiency and conservation: an individual or entity certified by the DOE who has proved credibility and competence to conduct an Energy Audit [Section 3(d), DOE Department Circular No. DC2023-12-0034, Guidelines on the Authorization of Energy Auditors Under the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP), otherwise known as the Energy Auditor Authorization Process under the GEMP]
Note: Under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2019, the term is written as “Energy auditor”. Under the IRR, “individuals” and “entities” are written in singular form. Also, the IRR removes reference to the provision stating: “Provided, That the guidelines in the certification of energy auditors shall be developed by the DOE upon consultation with stakeholders”.