Business
Choose your electricity supplier
Understand the regulated customer-choice programs available to eligible businesses and the steps involved before switching.
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Compare customer-choice programs
Your bill notice, demand history, business structure, and energy goals determine which path may apply.
CREM and RCOA
Retail competition for eligible customers
Retail Competition and Open Access lets a qualified contestable customer choose an ERC-licensed retail electricity supplier instead of remaining in the captive market.
- Confirm qualification
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Meralco identifies eligible accounts through current regulatory criteria and bill notices. Ask Meralco to confirm status rather than relying on an old threshold.
- Know your energy needs
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Review consumption forecasts, demand, operating schedule, and load profile before comparing supplier offers.
- Compare licensed suppliers
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Consider the price structure, contract term, supply source, service model, and how each offer fits your risk and operating requirements.
GEOP
Choose electricity from renewable sources
The Green Energy Option Program gives eligible end-users a regulated path to contract with a renewable-energy supplier.
- Check the bill notice
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Qualified customers are notified through their billing statement. Meralco can confirm eligibility and explain the preparation needed before switching.
- Prepare the account
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- Keep customer and authorized-signatory information current.
- Settle outstanding distribution-utility obligations.
- Review the billing-cycle and operational requirements with the prospective supplier.
- Choose an authorized supplier
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Compare qualified renewable-energy suppliers and confirm their current authorization with the Energy Regulatory Commission.
RAP
Combine eligible demand within an economic zone
The Retail Aggregation Program is designed for qualified end-users whose demand can be aggregated under current market rules.
- Confirm site and account eligibility
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Aggregation depends on current regulatory criteria, customer location, account standing, and the participating supplier. Meralco can help identify the correct next step.
Open Demand Calculator - Coordinate participating accounts
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Prepare account details, demand information, authorized contacts, and the documents required for every participating service.
- Review the complete offer
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Compare contract terms, pricing, supplier responsibilities, metering requirements, and the process for returning to another supply arrangement.
Your next steps
Prepare before you approach a supplier
- Confirm eligibility with Meralco
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Use the notice on your bill or contact the Business team to confirm the program that applies to your account.
- Request the information you need
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Ask for your load profile and gather the authorization documents Meralco requires for release of business account data.
- Compare ERC-licensed suppliers
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Evaluate commercial terms and service fit using the same consumption forecast and operating assumptions.
- Complete switching requirements
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Settle obligations and coordinate documents, metering, and the switching schedule with Meralco and the chosen supplier.
Customer-choice questions
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How will I know if my account is eligible?
Check your current Meralco bill for an eligibility notice, then ask the Business team to confirm the applicable program and requirements.
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Does Meralco choose the supplier for me?
No. Eligible customers compare and choose among suppliers authorized for the applicable market. Meralco continues to perform the distribution-utility responsibilities defined by regulation.
Customer choice
Confirm your eligibility and load profile
Start with your Meralco account details so you can compare the right regulated options.
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