Meralco to increase rates in April

Meralco said on Thursday, April 8, 2021, that it will increase electricity rates in April.

Why? Because of higher generation charges as energy consumption is expected to spike during the hot summer months.

The power distributor said it will implement a PHP0.0872 increase per kilowatt-hour (kWh), to PHP8.4067 per kWh from last month's PHP8.3195 per kWh.

"This is equivalent to an increase of around PHP17 in the total bill of residential customers consuming 200 kWh," Meralco said in a statement.

Meralco also reminded households to practice energy efficiency since electricity consumption historically spikes during the hot summer months.

Here are some tips on how to conserve energy from Meralco:

• Clean your aircon filters every two weeks to ensure optimal performance
• Set your aircon's thermostat to 25^oC to maximize efficiency
• Ensure that your refrigerator's air vents are not blocked to keep its compressor from working harder
• Unplug appliances when not in use
• Maximize natural light during daytime

This article was created by Reportr.world.

Edits have been made by the PEP.ph editors.

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