Apply for Net Metering

Your application journey

1. 01

   Application

   Complete the current form and submit the initial account, applicant, project, equipment, provider, and authorization documents through an approved channel.

2. 02

   Evaluation

   Meralco completes the Distribution Impact Study and determines whether further measurement, a Distribution Asset Study, or network work is required.

3. 03

   Inspection

   Coordinate the service-entrance inspection, complete required corrections, and secure the applicable LGU permits and Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection.

4. 04

   Completion

   Submit the remaining documents, sign the Net Metering Agreement and Fixed-Asset Boundary Document, and settle applicable fees.

5. 05

   Energization and commissioning

   Meralco installs or configures the approved meters and completes grid-safety testing and commissioning before parallel operation.

6. 06

   Transmittal

   Meralco transmits the completed Net Metering documents and payment record to the Energy Regulatory Commission for Certificate of Compliance processing.

What to prepare at each stage

Requirements vary with the customer, equipment, representative, service entrance, and technical findings. Use the latest checklist whenever you submit.

Start with complete customer and project information so Meralco can assess eligibility and route the technical review correctly.

Application form

Current completed form Include customer, service, project, provider, panel, inverter, optional battery, REC-meter, and representative details that apply.

Authorized representative

When applicable Provide the required authorization document and one valid ID for the representative.

Annex sheet

When applicable Use it for multiple panel, inverter, or battery models or ratings, and for primary-metered applications.

Supporting information

As requested Meralco may request additional technical or documentary information needed for a safe and accurate assessment.

Meralco assesses the proposed interconnection and confirms whether the service entrance and local network can accommodate it safely.

Distribution Impact Study

Required Assesses the proposed capacity, loading, voltage, power quality, protection, and local hosting capacity.

Distribution Asset Study

When required Identifies a network solution when distribution facilities may need an upgrade or modification.

Service entrance

Inspection Complete required modifications and coordinate the Meralco inspection.

Local permits

LGU process Secure the applicable electrical permit and Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection.

Complete every document, agreement, payment, correction, and safety test before the system operates in parallel with the grid.

Net Metering Agreement

Signed copy Meralco provides the agreement and Fixed-Asset Boundary Document for completion.

REC-meter decision

Select or decline If you decline the optional REC meter, submit the required notarized affidavit and waiver.

Applicable payments

Before commissioning Settle the assessed meter-cost difference, ERC fee, or case-specific amount that applies.

Testing and commissioning

Required Meralco verifies isolation, anti-islanding, cease-to-energize behavior, metering, and safe parallel operation.

Indicative hosting capacity by transformer size

This reference shows the aggregate maximum solar PV capacity for common single-phase transformer sizes. Meralco’s final assessment uses actual system conditions and can approve a lower capacity.

10 kVA transformer

7 kW hosting capacity Indicative aggregate maximum.

15 kVA transformer

7 kW hosting capacity Indicative aggregate maximum.

25 kVA transformer

10 kW hosting capacity Indicative aggregate maximum.

37.5 kVA transformer

14 kW hosting capacity Indicative aggregate maximum.

50 kVA transformer

19 kW hosting capacity Indicative aggregate maximum.

75 kVA transformer

29 kW hosting capacity Indicative aggregate maximum.

100 kVA transformer

38 kW hosting capacity Indicative aggregate maximum.

Hosting Capacity Table for DOE Requirement (Website version)

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Forms, agreements, and fees

Download the current June 2026 forms and use the assessment issued for your application before making a payment.

Net Metering Application Form for Solar PV Systems

PDF · June 2026 Customer, service, project, provider, equipment, optional battery, REC-meter, representative, and declaration information.

Documentary Requirements Checklist

PDF · June 2026 Requirements for initial application and the completion stages.

Application Annex

PDF · June 2026 Additional equipment details for multiple models or ratings and primary-metered applications.

Difference in Meter Cost

When applicable For residential customers, the assessed difference must not exceed ₱3,000 under the referenced ERC advisory.

Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection

Required Issued through the local government unit; requirements may vary by LGU.

Net Metering Agreement and Fixed-Asset Boundary Document

Required Meralco provides these documents; electronic signatures are allowed and notarization is not mandatory under the referenced advisory.

REC-meter affidavit and waiver

When applicable Required when the customer chooses not to install the optional REC meter.

ERC Certificate of Compliance application fee

₱1,500 Pay using the channel stated in the ERC Statement of Account and provide the required proof of payment.

Anti-islanding

Disconnect within 2 seconds The system must stop energizing the grid during an outage.

Cease-to-energize and reconnection

Reconnect after 10 minutes The system reconnects only after Meralco supply returns and the grid is stable.

Special meter reading

Start of service Marks the official start date of Net Metering service after successful commissioning.

Net Metering reference library

Use the current law, policy, ERC, and technical documents that govern the program and its interconnection requirements. This reference list groups the materials by source so they are easier to find.

Browse reference documents

Browse the document titles by source type, then use the reference number to identify the material you need.

Republic Act 9136

Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 Reference document

Republic Act 9513

Renewable Energy Act of 2008 Reference document

DC2017-12-0015

Renewable Portfolio Standards for On-Grid Areas Department of Energy policy

DC2020-10-002

Policies to Enhance the Net Metering Program Department of Energy policy

DC2023-05-0015

Amendments to the RPS Rules for On-Grid Areas Department of Energy policy

DC2024-08-0025

Further Policies to Enhance the Net Metering Program Department of Energy policy

DC2025-10-0020

Supplemental Policy Integrating Renewable Energy Certificate Trading Department of Energy policy

30 March 2026 Advisory

Fast-tracking Net Metering applications Department of Energy advisory

Resolution 09, Series of 2013

Rules Enabling the Net Metering Program for Renewable Energy Energy Regulatory Commission

Resolution 05, Series of 2019

Amendments to the Rules Enabling the Net Metering Program Energy Regulatory Commission

Resolution 05, Series of 2020

Clarifying Resolution on ERC Resolution No. 6, Series of 2019 Energy Regulatory Commission

Resolution 17, Series of 2023

Revised Rules for the Certificate of Compliance for Generation Facilities Energy Regulatory Commission

Resolution 15, Series of 2025

Amendments to ERC Resolution No. 6, Series of 2019 Energy Regulatory Commission

22 September 2025 Advisory

Compliance with the Net Metering Program for on-grid distribution utilities Energy Regulatory Commission advisory

With REC — Single phase

Self-contained metering Technical reference

With REC — Single phase

CT-rated metering Technical reference

With REC — Three phase

Self-contained metering Technical reference

With REC — Three phase

CT-rated metering Technical reference

Without REC

Service equipment Technical reference

Without REC

Panel board: visible disconnect device at load-side conduit Technical reference