Rappler's latest stories on electricity bill
Higher electricity bills for Filipino consumers starting June
The Energy Regulatory Commission approves a higher feed-in-tariff allowance (FIT-All) rate, which appears as a separate line item in electricity bills
Higher electricity bills likely starting February due to tax reform
Meralco, the country's largest power distributor, estimates an additional charge of 8 centavos per kilowatt hour (kWh)
Pacquiao on power rates: Why are consumers paying for system loss?
Senator Manny Pacquiao says dealing with high electricity bills is a burden for the Filipino people
Expect higher electricity rates this summer – Meralco
Meralco s rate hike this month is mainly due to higher generation charge – the largest component of an electricity bill
Meralco rates going up again in December
The utility firm reiterates that it does not earn from pass through charges
Meralco rates rise in November
The increase comes after 6 straight months of reduction but Meralco says this month’s overall rate is lower by P1 51 compared to November 2014’s P10 06 kWh
Meralco rates decline in October
Power rates have been declining for the past 6 consecutive months for a total reduction of P2 26 per kilowatt hour the utility firm says
July Meralco bill slightly lower after distribution rate cut
This downward adjustment may offset an anticipated increase in generation charge this July
Meralco power rates down in June
Meralco customers will see a decrease of P0 58 per kilowatt hour for this month s bill its 4th downward adjustment for 2015
Helping Filipinos save on electricity bills
WattSmart energy management platform aims to help consumers re evaluate their electricity consumption and in turn lower their monthly bills
Meralco rates spike in February
This month’s billing includes the Feed in Tariff a uniform charge to all on grid electricity consumers nationwide as mandated by the Renewable Energy Act of 2008
Meralco drops rates for 3rd straight month
A drop of about P38 will be reflected in the January electricity bills of Meralco customers who consume 200 kWh
Meralco rates lower in January
The generation charge – the biggest chunk of a power bill – is likely to go down due to the continuous fuel price rollback
Meralco rates to drop in November
Power rates will go down by P82 for typical households consuming 200 kWh as the generation charge – the biggest component of an electric bill – declines
Meralco rates up in October
The weakening of the peso vs dollar and the Malampaya restriction contribute to the generation charge increase – the bulk of your electricity bill
Meralco: Gen charge up for September
The increase will be reflected in the October bills of the firm s customers
Power rates up in July
Households consuming about 200 kWh of electricity should expect a P6 increase in their bills Meralco says
Meralco slashes June bills
A household consuming 200 kWh will enjoy a P168 reduction in this month’s bill
Meralco says bills to go down in May
The decline in other charges offset the slight increase in the generation charge says the utility firm
North Cotabato LGUs, residents slam hours-long brownouts
The protesters ask the DOE to intervene and help solve the power shortage in North Cotabato
Electricity bills explained: Where does your money go?
This infographic breaks down the different charges that contribute to your monthly bill
Meralco rates jump P0.89/kWh in April
Almost all of the components of the electricity bill are up such as the generation transmission and system loss charges
Meralco March rate down by P0.45/kWh
Meralco says the costs of power from supply agreements and WESM fell
INFOGRAPHIC: How WESM affects your electricity bill
Meralco says its record high rate hike was due to high prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market or WESM What is WESM and how does it work?
COA: Gov’t power bill up by P2B in 2012
State colleges and universities and the education department were among the top power consumers in 2012
Rappler Newscast | January 2, 2014
The government speeds up the burial of 1 400 bodies Meralco tells customers to disregard their December bills New Year firecracker injuries reach 804
Meralco customers to see lower bills in August
Generation transmission and other charges are down
Vice mayoral bet's house faces power cutoff
The candidate in Dingras Ilocos Norte has unpaid electricity bills amounting to P170 000
Meralco bill to increase by 27-cents in April
The reasons include soaring electricity usage as summer sets in higher coal prices strong peso and maintenance shutdowns of power plants
