Time-of-use (TOU RATE)
Last June, 2007 Meralco launches their new rate scheme called Time-of-use or TOU rate program, it is a special offer of Meralco to consumer whose electric consumption is higher that 750kw for 12 month average peak.

TOU rate is a new pricing of Meralco that is concerned on the time the customer uses the electricity. during peak periods the demand for electricity is high because of that power plants including those who run on expensive fuel are needed to generate more electricity that results to high price of electricity unlike in off-peak period. TOU rate gives the customer a chance to reduce their bill by consuming electricity at off-peak period.

Here are the information regarding the time covers for peak and off-peak period and the their rates
Peak periods
Monday to Saturday - 8:00:01 am to 9 pm
Sunday - 6:00:01 pm to 8 pm

Off-peak periods
Monday to Saturday - 12:00:01 am to 8am & 9:00:01 pm to 12mn
Sunday - 12:00:01 am to 6pm & 8:00:01 pm to 12mn

Rates
Weekdays - Monday – Saturday
Peak rate Dry Season - P6.482/kwh -- Wet Season - P6.1053/kwh
Off-peak rate Dry Season - P3.0925/kwh -- Wet Season - P3.0925/kwh

Weekend – Sunday
Peak rate Dry Season - P6.4852/kwh -- Wet Season - P6.1053/kwh
Off-peak rate Dry Season - P3.0925/kwh -- Wet Season - P3.0925/kwh