Press Release March 20, 2026

NONECO Announces March 2026 Rate Adjustment Amid Rising WESM Costs

NONECO March 2026 Rates

Northern Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NONECO) informs its Member-Consumer-Owners (MCOs) of the electricity rate for the March 2026 billing cycle. The effective rate is ₱13.1731/kWh.

Current Rate (March)

₱13.1731/kWh

Net Adjustment

+₱0.1213/kWh

Market Factors

The adjustment is primarily attributed to the rise in prices within the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). These are pass-through charges that the cooperative pays to power suppliers and generators.

Detailed Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of Generation, Transmission, and Distribution charges.

The NONECO Share

Only 12.23% (₱1.6109/kWh) of the total rate is retained by NONECO for its Distribution, Supply, and Metering (DSM) charges. These charges have remained unchanged since February 2010, supporting the maintenance and daily operations of the cooperative.

Consumer Advisory

MCOs are advised to focus on actual kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumption. Total bills vary based on Pass-Through Charges beyond the cooperative's control. Energy conservation is key to managing monthly costs.

Madamo nga salamat!

Released by: NONECO Institutional Services Department