TRANSMISSION charges for electricity consumers are expected to rise this month, following the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) receipt of regulatory approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for adjustments.
These adjustments are a result of the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) approvals related to NGCP’s Maximum Allowable Revenue (MAR) and Under-Recoveries (UR) from the period of 2016 to 2022.
“These adjustments are necessary to ensure the continued reliability and enhancement of the country’s power grid. The ERC’s approvals allow us to continue investing in critical infrastructure projects that will benefit all electricity consumers,” said Mae Roselle L. Curiano, NGCP Public Relations Department, Government Relations and Regional Affairs Officer.
The ERC approved a UR charge of P0.0384/kWh to be recovered over an 84-month period.
An increase in MAR to P58.10 billion also brings an anticipated P0.0629/kWh rate hike.
As a result, the transmission rates saw an increase from P0.4611/kWh in June 2025 to P0.5923/kWh in July, representing an increase of P0.1312/kWh.
Meanwhile, Ancillary Services Rates decreased from P0.6182/kWh in June to P0.5872/kWh in July, a decrease of P0.0310/kWh.
The overall average transmission rate for the July 2025 billing period is now P1.3233/kWh, a 9.25% increase compared to June's P1.2113/kWh.
“We remain committed to providing efficient and reliable transmission services,” Curiano said.
These adjustments are vital for NGCP to fulfill its mandate of delivering safe, affordable, and sustainable power to the Filipino people, according to the NGCP.
