Know the actual off-peak window
Meralco's residential POP starting screen is at least 500 kWh/month average consumption. This is a screening threshold, not an eligibility decision. Ask Meralco how reduced grid imports after solar affect your application.
POP changes generation pricing, not every bill component. Compare current rates, meter charges and your remaining imports before enrolling.
| 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
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.
Remaining grid use
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POP screen: 500 kWh/month
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utility confirms eligibility
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compare bills -> decide- Contact Meralco through its official Messenger, customercare@meralco.com.ph or a business center.
- Request the current POP application pack, agreement, rates and meter arrangements.
- Ask for a comparison using remaining grid imports, including solar, net-metering and battery arrangements.
- Confirm eligibility, charges and enrollment before changing your electricity schedule.
Sources and further reading
Official and manufacturer references checked 24 October 2026. Requirements and product terms can change.