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Net metering by electric company
How to apply for net metering with your utility or electric cooperative: the steps, documents, fees and how long it takes. We list only what each utility has published. Checked October 27, 2026.
Rules every utility must follow
These national rules apply whichever utility or cooperative serves you.
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Only four requirements
Utilities may only ask for the application form, the Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI) from your city or municipality, the amended net-metering agreement, and the ERC Certificate of Compliance fee. They may not ask for a bill of materials or equipment catalogs.
Source: Energy Regulatory Commission (copy published by BATELEC II)
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No notarization needed
Having the net-metering agreement notarized is not mandatory.
Source: Energy Regulatory Commission (copy published by BATELEC II)
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Meter fee capped at ₱3,000
For residential customers, the charge for replacing your meter with a bi-directional meter is capped at ₱3,000.
Source: Energy Regulatory Commission (copy published by BATELEC II)
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Free testing and commissioning
Testing and commissioning are free and must happen within the utility’s processing period.
Source: Energy Regulatory Commission (copy published by BATELEC II)
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20 working days
Under the ERC’s 2025 amended rules, the utility has 20 working days to connect you once your permits are in place.
Source: Ocampo & Suralvo Law Offices
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10 working days during the energy emergency
In April 2026 the DOE directed utilities and cooperatives to finish processing within 10 working days while the national energy emergency (EO 110, s. 2026) is in force. Ask your utility whether this still applies.
Source: GMA News
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Faster LGU permits
Under Joint Memorandum Circular No. 001, s. 2026, LGUs should issue the electrical permit within 3 working days and the CFEI within 7 working days, without extra requirements.
Source: Department of the Interior and Local Government Region IV-A
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Up to 100 kW, with or without batteries
Net metering covers renewable energy systems of up to 100 kW, with or without battery storage.
Source: Department of Energy
Choose your utility
8 of 24 utilities publish their own net-metering process online. For the others, we show the national rules and how to contact them.
| Utility | Type | Published process | ERC fee listed | Details |
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| BATELEC II Batangas II Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Yes | — | Details |
| Davao Light Davao Light and Power Company | Private distribution utility | Yes | — | Details |
| Meralco Manila Electric Company | Private distribution utility | Yes | ₱1,500 | Details |
| NOCECO Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Yes | ₱1,500.00 | Details |
| NORECO II Negros Oriental II Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Yes | ₱1,500.00 | Details |
| PELCO II Pampanga II Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Yes | ₱1,500.00 | Details |
| Visayan Electric Visayan Electric Company | Private distribution utility | Yes | — | Details |
| ZAMECO II Zambales II Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Yes | ₱1,500 | Details |
| AEC Angeles Electric Corporation | Private distribution utility | Not online | — | Details |
| BATELEC I Batangas I Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Not online | — | Details |
| BENECO Benguet Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Not online | — | Details |
| CEDC Clark Electric Distribution Corporation | Private distribution utility | Not online | — | Details |
| CEPALCO Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company | Private distribution utility | Not online | — | Details |
| Cotabato Light Cotabato Light and Power Company | Private distribution utility | Not online | — | Details |
| DASURECO Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Not online | — | Details |
| DECORP Dagupan Electric Corporation | Private distribution utility | Not online | — | Details |
| Iligan Light Iligan Light and Power, Inc. | Private distribution utility | Not online | — | Details |
| LUELCO La Union Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Not online | — | Details |
| MORE Power MORE Electric and Power Corporation | Private distribution utility | Not online | — | Details |
| Negros Power Negros Electric and Power Corporation | Private distribution utility | Not online | — | Details |
| NORECO I Negros Oriental I Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Not online | — | Details |
| PELCO I Pampanga I Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Not online | — | Details |
| PELCO III Pampanga III Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | Not online | — | Details |
| Subic EnerZone Subic EnerZone Corporation | Private distribution utility | Not online | — | Details |
Don’t see your utility? The national rules above still apply. Call your utility’s customer service and ask for its net-metering desk.
Before you apply
- New to net metering? Read how net metering works in the Philippines.
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Net metering FAQs
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Sources for the national rules
- Advisory to On-Grid Distribution Utilities in Compliance with the Net-Metering Program (22 September 2025) — Energy Regulatory Commission (copy published by BATELEC II)
- The Energy Regulatory Commission Amends the Net-Metering Rules for Renewable Energy — Ocampo & Suralvo Law Offices
- DOE reduces approval time for net-metering applications — GMA News
- DILG to LGUs: Fast-track net-metering applications to boost renewal energy adoption — Department of the Interior and Local Government Region IV-A
- The 5 Ws of Net-Metering (DOE primer, September 2022) — Department of Energy