21/01/2026
𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 – 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
ZAMECO I would like to inform the public of the approved power rates for the January 2026 billing period.
Residential:
₱8.4492 / kWh → ₱7.2810 / kWh
(Decrease of ₱1.1682 / kWh)
Low Voltage:
₱7.5594 / kWh → ₱6.3902 / kWh
(Decrease of ₱1.1692 / kWh)
High Voltage:
₱5.8510 / kWh → ₱4.9262 / kWh
(Decrease of ₱0.9248 / kWh)
The overall decrease in power rates is mainly due to lower Generation, Transmission, and System Loss Charges, despite the implementation of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA-All) and RECs Rate (Renewable Energy Certificate Rate)
What is GEA-All?
The GEA-All is a government-approved charge designed to support renewable energy projects under the Green Energy Auction Program.
Key reminders:
✔ The GEA-All rate is approved by the ERC
✔ ZAMECO I acts solely as a collecting agent
✔ All GEA-All collections are remitted directly to TransCo
Please note that the Generation Charge and GEA-All are pass-through charges. ZAMECO I only collects these amounts and remits them directly to power suppliers and the government.
What is RECs Rate (Renewable Energy Certificate Rate)?
It is the recovery of Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) costs through the REC Rate, in compliance with the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), as authorized by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) under Resolution No. 12, Series of 2024.
⚠️ Important to know
✔ The RECs Rate is a pass-through charge
✔ Electric cooperatives do not control or profit from the rate
✔ It supports the country’s clean and renewable energy goals
Member-Consumer-Owners (MCOs) are encouraged to continue practicing energy-saving measures to help manage electricity consumption and reduce monthly bills.