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Davao Light net metering: how to apply

Davao Light and Power Company. Here’s Davao Light’s net-metering process, documents and fees, from its own published guide.

Checked October 27, 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm with Davao Light before you apply.

At a glance

How to apply
Davao Light's net-metering page points applicants to its Accredited Service Centers. Forms can be downloaded from the page.
ERC fee
Not listed by the utility
Meter replacement
Capped at ₱3,000 for residential customers (ERC)
Processing time
20 working days once permits are in place (ERC); 10 working days during the energy emergency (DOE, April 2026)
Davao Light’s net-metering page

Steps to apply with Davao Light

  1. 1 Submit documents Submit a Letter of Intent, your electrical plan and the technical specifications of your system.
  2. 2 Evaluation and site inspection Davao Light evaluates your application and inspects the site.
  3. 3 Complete documents and pay fees Complete the remaining documents and pay the regulatory fees.
  4. 4 Sign the Net Metering Agreement Sign the agreement with Davao Light.
  5. 5 Meter installation Davao Light installs a bi-directional meter, which starts your net-metering billing cycle.

Requirements Davao Light lists

  • Net Metering Application Form
  • Qualified End-User (QE) Certificate of Compliance (COC) Form
  • QE COC Application Form (Solar)
  • Net Metering Agreement: Affidavit and Waiver, NMA with REC, or NMA without REC
  • Signed and sealed electrical plans
  • Equipment technical specifications
  • Valid IDs and proof of ownership

The ERC’s September 2025 advisory says utilities may only require the application form, the CFEI from your LGU, the amended net-metering agreement and the ERC fee. If an item above isn’t on that list, ask Davao Light whether it’s still required.

Fees

FeeAmount
Bi-directional meter feeCapped at ₱3,000
Testing and commissioningFree

LGU permit fees (electrical permit, CFEI) are separate and vary by city or municipality.

How long it takes

  • 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. (Ocampo & Suralvo Law Offices)
  • 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. (GMA News)
  • 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. (Department of the Interior and Local Government Region IV-A)

Good to know

  • Eligibility: Davao Light customers in good credit standing installing solar systems of up to 100 kW.
  • The page mentions regulatory fees but does not list peso amounts.
  • Davao Light's 1 October 2025 advisory says the new ERC-aligned guidelines mean fewer documents, no notarized agreement, free testing and commissioning, a ₱3,000 cap on the bi-directional meter fee, and rebates that start right after testing and commissioning.
  • The page includes a transformer hosting capacity table and says final capacity depends on a Distribution Impact Study.
  • The ERC's 22 September 2025 advisory limits what utilities may require to an application form, the CFEI, the amended agreement and the COC fee. Ask Davao Light which items on its list are still required.

Contact Davao Light

Hotline (082) 229-3572 local 1234; Davao City +63 919 056 3572; Davao del Norte +63 919 057 3572; email davaolight@aboitizpower.com.

Davao Light net metering FAQs

How much does net metering cost at Davao Light?
Davao Light lists: Bi-directional meter fee — Capped at ₱3,000; Testing and commissioning — Free. For residential customers, the meter replacement charge is capped at ₱3,000.
How long does Davao Light take to process net metering?
Under the ERC’s 2025 amended rules, utilities have 20 working days to connect you once permits are in place, and in April 2026 the DOE directed utilities to finish within 10 working days during the national energy emergency.
What documents does Davao Light ask for?
Davao Light lists 7 items, including net metering application form and qualified end-user (qe) certificate of compliance (coc) form. The ERC’s September 2025 advisory limits required documents to the application form, the CFEI, the amended agreement and the ERC fee, so ask Davao Light which items are still needed.

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