What is Meralco Peak/Off-Peak?
Meralco Peak / Off-Peak (POP) solution is an alternative pricing scheme that offers lower generation rates during off-peak hours and Sundays. This is best suited for customers who already use—or can shift—a significant portion of their electricity consumption to off-peak periods.
Peak and Off-Peak hours
Peak Hours
Monday to Saturday 8am to 9pm (13 hours)
Sunday 6pm to 8pm (2 hours)
Monday to Saturday 8am to 9pm (13 hours)
Sunday 6pm to 8pm (2 hours)
Off-Peak Hours
Monday to Saturday 9pm to 8am (11 hours)
Sunday 12am to 6pm (18 hours) and 8pm to 12am (4 hours)
Monday to Saturday 9pm to 8am (11 hours)
Sunday 12am to 6pm (18 hours) and 8pm to 12am (4 hours)
Peak and Off-Peak Rates
| Peak Hours Php/kWh | Off-Peak Hours Php/kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Non- POP Rate (Blended Generation Rate) | Php 6.64 | |
| POP Effective Generation Rates* | Php 8.38 | Php 4.55 |
*Effective POP rates shown include Generation Charge Adjustment, which varies monthly.
POP Application Fee
| Meter Type | POP Application Fee (Inclusive of 12% VAT) |
|---|---|
| Residential Single-Phase Meter* | Php 1,092.00 |
| Residential Three-Phase Meter | Php 1,489.60 |
* Most residential customers have a single-phase meter
POP works best for households that meet the following criteria:
- Your monthly average electricity consumption for the past 12 month is 500kWh and up
- You use more appliances during off-peak hours or can adjust your lifestyle to shift appliance usage to off-peak hours
- You have no prior records of any violation of contract or service irregularities
Find out if POP matches your lifestyle. Message us through the Meralco Facebook Messenger or email us at customercare@meralco.com.ph.