Negros Power Releases November Rates And Expands Consumer Assistance After Typhoon Tino
Negros Power has issued its official electricity rates for November 2025, alongside a series of relief measures designed to support consumers still recovering from the impact of Typhoon Tino. The announcement reflects both ongoing market conditions and the company’s commitment to easing financial burdens for affected households.
November 2025 Rates and Key Adjustments
For this billing cycle, residential customers will see an average rate of ₱12.23 per kWh, while commercial users will be charged ₱12.28 per kWh. The adjustment comes as a result of several external cost factors affecting the power sector nationwide.
To clarify the specific drivers of this month’s adjustment, Negros Power outlined the following:
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• Higher WESM Rates: Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) rates increased sharply — from ₱5.1922/kWh to ₱7.6709/kWh, a jump of ₱2.4788/kWh. The spike was attributed to the deration of multiple power plants following the October 2025 earthquake, which tightened supply and pushed up market prices. As a result, the generation charge increased by ₱0.4438/kWh.
• Resumption of UC–Environmental Charge: As mandated in the ERC Advisory dated November 7, 2025, distribution utilities are once again required to collect the Universal Charge–Environmental Charge at ₱0.0025/kWh. This government-imposed fee funds the National Power Corporation’s watershed rehabilitation and management initiatives.
• FIT-All Rate Adjustment: The Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a new Feed-In Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) rate of ₱0.2073/kWh for 2025 — an increase of ₱0.0884/kWh from the previous ₱0.1189/kWh. This adjustment takes effect this month pursuant to the ERC’s ruling dated October 22, 2025 (ERC Case No. 2024-095 RC).
• Lower Transmission Charges: Transmission fees saw a modest decline driven by reduced Ancillary Services and Reserve Market Charges, which dropped by ₱171.57/kW (from ₱797.95/kW to ₱626.38/kW). This resulted in a ₱0.2375/kWh decrease in transmission charges for residential consumers, helping temper the overall increase.
• Unchanged DSM Charge: Negros Power’s Distribution, Supply, and Metering (DSM) charge remains at ₱0.89/kWh, covering power delivery, meter reading, and the upkeep of local distribution infrastructure.
These combined factors shaped the final rates reflected in this month’s billing.
Support Programs for Typhoon-Affected Consumers
Recognizing the challenges brought by Typhoon Tino, Negros Power reiterated several consumer-focused assistance measures. Households consuming 100 kWh and below may avail of flexible payment terms, giving them extended time to settle their bills without penalties.
Additionally, the company assured that no disconnection and no surcharges will be imposed on unpaid accounts covering the period from November 4 to December 31, 2025.
These initiatives aim to help families manage expenses as they recover from typhoon-related disruptions, many of whom experienced prolonged outages and continue rebuilding their homes and livelihoods.
A Call for Continued Understanding
In its advisory, Negros Power acknowledged the patience and cooperation shown by customers throughout the restoration period. The company emphasized that the adjustments in November rates are driven by national market and regulatory conditions, and reassured consumers of its continued commitment to transparency and public service.
Conclusion
The November 2025 rate announcement underscores both the complexities of the Philippine energy landscape and the importance of consumer support during post-disaster recovery. As Negros Island moves forward with rehabilitation efforts, Negros Power’s combination of transparent rate disclosures and compassionate billing measures provides meaningful support to households striving to regain normalcy.
