Grid consumers may see higher transmission charges in their February 2026 electric bills, as rates for the January billing period increased by 13.55%, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

The overall average transmission rate rose to PHP 1.5279 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is up from PHP 1.3455 per kWh in the previous billing.

From the total rate, the Ancillary Services (AS) charge rose to PHP 0.6736 per kWh. AS charges are the cost of reserve power and grid support services sourced from the Ancillary Services Reserve Market as well as from providers with bilateral contracts with NGCP.

Meanwhile, NGCP’s transmission wheeling rate, which is the fee for delivering electricity through the transmission grid, stands at PHP 0.6921 per kWh.

“For the February 2026 electric bill of power consumers, NGCP charges only around 69 centavos per kWh for the delivery of its services,” NGCP said, reminding the public that its revenues are regulated and revenue-capped by the Energy Regulatory Commission.

Transmission charges for the January billing period are passed on to end-users through distribution utilities and electric cooperatives and will be reflected in February bills.

Transmission is one component of the overall electricity bill, alongside generation, distribution, and other charges. Ancillary Services prices may also fluctuate depending on system requirements and reserve procurement conditions.

With transmission and reserve-related charges moving month to month, how might continued changes in grid costs influence overall electricity bills in the months ahead?

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