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Meralco electricity consumer refund

Overview

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to refund approximately ₱9.5 billion to over eight million electricity customers in the Philippines due to tariff over-recovery during 2025.

Following the regulatory order, Meralco began implementing the rebate, which includes ₱9.01 billion in over-recovery and ₱496.07 million in interest. The credits are scheduled to be applied to residential bills over a six-month period starting with the August 2026 billing cycle. On consumer statements, the refund will appear under the line item ‘AWAT (Refund)/Collect’, with residential users receiving approximately ₱0.5861 per kWh.

Entities

Philippines · Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) · Ferdinand Marcos Jr. · Energy Regulatory Commission · Manila Electric Company (Meralco)

Timeline

8 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Meralco implements ₱9.51 billion rebate and forecasts sales growth
Meralco is issuing a ₱9.51 billion electricity rebate to customers starting August 2026, while forecasting a 2% to 2.5% growth in energy sales volume for the year.
15 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Meralco to Refund ₱9.5 B to Philippine Consumers After ERC Order
Meralco will refund about ₱9.5 billion to over eight million Philippine electricity customers over six months after the ERC found it over‑charged in 2025, averaging ₱0.34/kWh for all users and ₱0.59/kWh for住宅.

Sources

avinor.no · business.inquirer.net · canadianinquirer.net · philnews.ph · rappler.com · thephilbiznews.com