Cumbersome net metering system process a deterrent to RE growth

Savings from oil and coal importation

The process for net metering while provided for under the Renewable energy act is tedious and time consuming.   It takes a while to get approval, and needs P15,000 fee.    (Section 10 RA 9153)

STEP 1: PREPARE ALL THE DOCUMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS

§ Photocopy of previous monthly Meralco bill
§ Photocopy of two valid government identification cards
§ Land Title or Transfer Certificate of Title
§ Realty Tax Receipt
§ Notarized Authorization Letter for the assigned representative that will facilitate your application
§ Deed of Sale (if the electric bill is under the previous owner’s name)
§ Occupancy Permit
§ Barangay Permit
§ Photo of the House
§ Photo of Main Breaker with a label of load schedule
§ Net Metering Application Form
§ Plant Parameters with Technical Documentation
§ Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection
§ Single Line Diagram
§ Electrical Permit

STEP 2: DISTRIBUTION IMPACT STUDY (DIS) – 2 to 8 weeks

Meralco will instruct you to pay for a DIS fee, which varies in amount. Additionally, you have to pay the amount of Php15,000 payable to the Energy Regulatory Commission.

STEP 3: YELLOW CARD – 2 to 4 weeks

Meralco will study your house and area, then issue a Yellow Card. You will then submit this yellow card to the City Hall to claim the Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection.

STEP 4: SERVICE DISCONNECT – 2 to 8 weeks

With the yellow card, you will be instructed to install a service disconnect accessible outside your house, a grounding rod, and a new meter base.

STEP 5: ELECTRICAL PERMIT APPLICATION – 1 to 2 weeks

Submit the application for an electrical permit with signed and sealed blueprint reflecting the solar system to the City Hall. Requirements that should be submitted with the application are: Title, occupancy permit, tax declaration, barangay permit, and PEE signed and sealed plans.

STEP 6: NET METERING APPLICATION – 2 to 6 weeks

Submit the Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection to Meralco and sign the contracts. The meter is replaced with a bidirectional meter after the contracts are signed.