electricity rates

Why Negros Power’s September 2026 Bills Were Delayed

Negros Power adjusted its September 2026 billing cycle to comply with ERC Order No. 2026-048 MC. The company began distributing electricity bills on September 22, instead of the usual September 16 schedule. The six-day delay gave Negros Power time...

Regional Price Cap Limits Negros Power September Rate Surge

Consumers within the Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) franchise could have faced a significant increase in their September 2026 electricity bills because of elevated prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM)....

Negros Power August 2026 Electricity Rate Explained

Negros Power August 2026 electricity rate increased slightly to ₱14.2787 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for average residential customers. That is ₱0.1500 per kWh higher than July’s rate of ₱14.1287 per kWh. However, the increase did not come from a higher...

Negros Power Awaits DOE and ERC Guidelines

Negros Power awaits DOE and ERC guidelines while expressing its full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s initiative to reduce electricity costs. The company described the initiative as a significant step toward lowering electricity...

Negros Power July 2026 Electricity Rates Rise Slightly

Negros Power July 2026 electricity rates increased slightly, with the average residential rate reaching ₱14.1287 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The rate is up by ₱0.2870/kWh from June’s ₱13.8417/kWh. According to Negros Electric and Power...

Negros Power Explains June 2026 Rate Increase

The Negros Power rate increase for June 2026 is mainly driven by higher generation costs. These costs are affected by market conditions across the Visayas power grid. Negros Power explained that the adjustment reflects higher electricity procurement...

Negros Power Rates Down in May Amid Lower Costs

Negros Power rates down in May due to lower generation and transmission costs, potentially bringing relief to consumers facing rising living expenses. In an advisory, Negros Power said the average residential electricity rate for May 2026 dropped to...