This adjustment is the result of tight power supply conditions due to the simultaneous outages and derated capacities of several power plants beginning last month.
The P1.95-per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) adjustment brought the rate up to P12.30/kWh from P10.35/kWh in the previous billing period.
“Due to the power supply deficits we are experiencing nationwide, we expect high electricity bills beginning this month,” explained Fermin Edillon, Davao Light Reputation Enhancement Department Head. “This may continue to the next billing months unless there is an easing in the power generation conditions”, he added.
Davao Light remits payments for the generation charge to the power suppliers, transmission charge to the grid operator, and government-mandated fees to the appropriate state agencies. Meanwhile, the distribution charge, which has remained unchanged since 2013, goes directly to Davao Light.
“Since rates change monthly, we encourage our customers to continue using electricity mindfully to manage electricity costs better,” Edillon added.
A subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation, Davao Light aims to provide its customers with a front-seat vantage point regarding its services, including the sourcing and pricing of its electricity. This aligns with the company’s mission of delivering safe and reliable electric service at the most reasonable cost to the people and businesses it serves.
Track and Save. Davao Light encourages customers to download and use its free MobileAP application to monitor electricity consumption and manage bills. The app also allows users to view and pay bills conveniently and get information on power outages.