What is Meralco’s Peak/Off-Peak (POP) Program?
Meralco’s Peak/Off-Peak (POP) rates program is an alternative pricing scheme based on the time of day that electricity is generated and the cost of supplying electricity during that time.
Peak and Off-Peak Hours
When enrolled in Meralco’s Peak/Off-Peak Program, electricity generation charges are cheaper during off-peak hours of the week.
POP Rates vs. Non-POP Rates
The POP generation rate is cheaper at P3.55/kWh for off-peak hours vs. P5.69/kWh for non-POP customers, saving you up to P2.14/kWh*.
Rates above are subject to Generation Charge Adjustment (GCA), which may vary monthly.
*P2.14 Cheaper than regular rates
Qualifications to subscribe to POP
✓ Your minimum average electricity consumption is 500kWh per month.
✓ You are usually out of your residence during peak times.
✓ You use more electricity during the specified off-peak periods.
✓ You can adjust your lifestyle to be able to maximize high-consuming appliances during off-peak hours.
✓ You have no prior records of any violations of contract or service irregularities.
Bonus Tip! POP Program + Net Metering
Net Metering is a program under the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (RA 9513) that allows customers with Renewable Energy (RE) generating systems of 100 kW or less to export the electricity that they were not able to consume to the Distribution Utility (DU), such as Meralco, and its corresponding value will be given as credits to the customer’s monthly bill and generate savings in the process.
When you enroll in Net Metering, Meralco will replace your current meter with a bi-directional meter that measures the inflow and outflow of electricity to and from your business.
The inflow is the electricity that you get from Meralco, and the outflow is the excess electricity that your Renewable Energy (RE) generating system supplies to the grid.
Source: www.meralco.com.ph
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