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Know the actual off-peak window
Meralco's published residential POP checklist includes average consumption of at least 500 kWh/month. Confirm current eligibility, rates and meter charges directly. POP concerns generation pricing; a advertised generation rate is not your all-in bill rate.
| Days | Off-peak hours, Manila time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday | 9 pm to 8 am |
| Sunday | Midnight to 6 pm; 8 pm to midnight |
Who is it right for?
| Potentially suitable | Potentially unsuitable |
|---|---|
| Households able to move substantial consumption into off-peak periods. | Homes with unavoidable peak-period loads or too little eligible consumption. |
| Schedules with late-night cooling or controllable charging. | People who would sacrifice comfort or safe appliance use to meet a schedule. |
| Solar homes whose remaining imports are mainly off-peak, subject to utility approval. | Anyone assuming that mostly evenings means off-peak: 6-9 pm is peak on Monday-Saturday. |
Compare the whole bill
Use interval consumption and the current applicable peak/off-peak generation charges, then include the other bill components and enrollment costs. Solar changes your remaining grid-import pattern, so compare that pattern rather than your pre-solar bill alone.
Ask Meralco to confirm whether POP can be combined with the specific net-metering and battery arrangement you intend to use. Do not assume eligibility or credits carry over unchanged.
How to apply
Contact Meralco at customercare@meralco.com.ph, its official Messenger channel or a business center. Request the current residential POP application pack, agreement, rate schedule and a bill comparison. Confirm meter arrangements and charges before enrollment.
At review, the official residential page directed customers to these channels rather than a downloadable application PDF. We do not mirror unverified third-party copies.
Sources and further reading
Official and manufacturer references checked 21 September 2026. Requirements and product terms can change.