Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the Net-Metering application requirements?
- Identification: All Meralco Net-Metering applicants need to provide an ID, or:
- Any valid proof of occupancy for residential applications
- A Secretary's Certificate for business applications
- A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) document for the authorized representative of the Net-Metering applicant
- Plant Parameters Form (PPF).
Get this from Meralco and ask your RE installer to fill it up. - Certification of RE Facility Equipment
Get this from your solar PV panel supplier. - Certification of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI).
Secure this from your local city Hall. - Amended Net-Metering Agreement (Amended NMA)
Get this from Meralco.Fill up, sign and have it Notarized - Fixed Asset Boundary Document (FABD).
Get this from Meralco.Fill up and sign. - Certificate of Compliance(COC)forms.
Get the ERC's COC Form 1 and/or COC Form 2 from Meralco. Fill up and pay COC Application Fee.
- Identification: All Meralco Net-Metering applicants need to provide an ID, or:
- When can I enjoy the benefits of my solar Net Metering installation?
Once we have replaced your existing meter with a bi-directional meter, installed a REC* meter and have successfully tested and commissioned your solar PV, you can now safely use and enjoy the benefits of your solar Net Metering installation.*A separate set of standards will be provided by Meralco in line with the amended rules and subsequent clarifications provided by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). (Annex A – 3 of Resolution No. 05, Series of 2020)
- Where and how can we apply for Net-Metering program?
To find out more about Net-Metering, call our hotlines: (02) 16211 for residential applications and 16210 for non-residential accounts. Applicants can also go to the nearest Business Center to inquire about Net-Metering. You can also visit www.meralco.com.ph/solar to know more about the program. - What if I install solar panels without enrolling in the Net-Metering program? I want to use all the electricity my panels generate and do not want to export to the grid.
Even if you do not plan on exporting to the Meralco grid, you should still notify Meralco by applying for the Zero Export Program. This will keep your connection 100% safe, .tile assuring yourself that excess power is not registered with the meter.
Even if you do not export electricity to the grid, your connection may still pose risk to linemen performing maintenance, to your household appliances, and neighboring houses connected to your circuit. This is why Meralco observes safety measures and strict procedures. - Can I use a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for my RE installation?
Yes, customers may use BESS in order to continuously enjoy the benefits of having an RE installation provided that it complies with the following technical guidelines:
The RE facility should contain a transfer switch or any form of mechanism that isolates the loads served by the Battery from the utility. The transferring mechanism can be manual or automatic and can be located externally or internally to the inverter unit. While the Hybrid inverter is in battery mode, the RE facility and the critical loads should be isolated from the distribution grid. Under no circumstances shall the battery be able to export power to the distribution grid.
A warning signage should be applied in a visible location of the battery, in uppercase with a minimum height of 6mm and shall read as follows:
WARNING:
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
DO NOT TOUCH TERMINALS.
TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
- Does the Net-Metering Program allow me to save on my electric bill?
The less power you import from the grid translates to "avoided retail cost' of energy. Customers should know their load profile (peak consumption) before installing a generating facility to ensure that their installation is right-sized and thus be able to maximize the benefits.
We're here to help! For more information, contact (02) 16211 for residential connections and 16210 for business connections.
