Monday, August 06, 2007
Power rate in the city still lower than others
By Grace L. Plata
POWER rates in Davao are lower compared to the rest of the country's urban centers, according to a study by the Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC).
The study shows that clients of the Aboitiz-owned Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) are charged P1.2409 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for distribution and 22.49 centavos per kWh for metering service. DLPC clients, however, are not charged anything for supply services.
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In Cebu, clients of another Aboitiz power company, Visayan Electronic Co. (Veco) are charged P1.0773 per kWh for distribution, 19.24 centavos for per kWh for metering services and 27.12 centavos for supply services.
The Lopez-owned Manila Electric Co.(Meralco) is charging the most expensive rates. According to FDC, Meralco charges as much as 60 percent higher for the three revenue items considered.
Meralco clients have to pay a distribution charge of P1.6615 per kwh, a supply charge of 52.71 centavos per kwh and metering fess of 24.35 centavos per kwh aside from its basic rate.
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