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NOCECO net metering: how to apply
Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative. Here’s NOCECO’s net-metering process, documents and fees, from its own published guide.
Checked October 27, 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm with NOCECO before you apply.
At a glance
- How to apply
- Submit a letter of intent to NOCECO in Kabankalan City with the listed documents and forms from NOCECO's application packet.
- ERC fee
- ₱1,500.00
- 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)
Requirements NOCECO lists
- Letter of intent
- Photocopy of a valid ID with 3 specimen signatures
- Special power of attorney, if the owner will not sign the Net Metering Agreement
- Letter of authorization from the lessor, if the property is rented
- Electrical permit from the Office of the Building Official
- Single line diagram
- Electrical plan signed by a Professional Electrical Engineer
- Specifications and certifications of equipment
- Pictures of the solar installation
- NOCECO Forms 1 to 4: application form and customer information, generating facility information, request for a Distribution Impact Study, and impact assessment information
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 NOCECO whether it’s still required.
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coop admin fee | ₱1,000.00 |
| ERC filing fee | ₱1,500.00 |
| Inspection fee | ₱1,200.00 |
| Connection fee | ₱350.00 |
| Total | ₱4,050.00 |
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
- NOCECO's application packet is undated. It may predate the ERC's 22 September 2025 advisory, which limits what utilities may require to an application form, the CFEI, the amended agreement and the COC fee, and makes testing and commissioning free. Confirm the current list and fees with NOCECO.
NOCECO net metering FAQs
How much does net metering cost at NOCECO?
NOCECO lists: Coop admin fee — ₱1,000.00; ERC filing fee — ₱1,500.00; Inspection fee — ₱1,200.00; Connection fee — ₱350.00; Total — ₱4,050.00. For residential customers, the meter replacement charge is capped at ₱3,000.
How long does NOCECO 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 NOCECO ask for?
NOCECO lists 10 items, including letter of intent and photocopy of a valid id with 3 specimen signatures. The ERC’s September 2025 advisory limits required documents to the application form, the CFEI, the amended agreement and the ERC fee, so ask NOCECO which items are still needed.
Sources
- Net Metering Forms and Net Metering Application Requirements (for QE) — Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (accessed October 27, 2026)
- Advisory to On-Grid Distribution Utilities in Compliance with the Net-Metering Program (22 September 2025) — Energy Regulatory Commission (copy hosted by BATELEC II) (accessed October 27, 2026)