Insights, guides, and answers to help you navigate the changing energy market — from rate classes to rooftop solar to community aggregation.
Perspectives on Philippine energy policy, technology, and what the transition means for consumers.
We analyzed 2,400 electricity bills across Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao to break down where every peso of your monthly electricity charge actually goes — and where the real savings opportunities are hiding.
Real households, schools, and solar owners using SunShare to reduce costs and share energy smarter.
The Philippine electricity market is more complex than most consumers realize. These explainers cut through the jargon.
25 years after the landmark electricity reform act, what it means for you today.
Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and the charges that most people never read.
The concept behind collective purchasing power — explained in plain language.
How the ERC's compensation rules work, why the payout rate surprises most prosumers, and what changes with aggregation.
Step-by-step walkthroughs for every stage of your energy journey, from understanding your bill to completing your supply switch.
How to lead your subdivision or condominium through a collective energy switch — from the first board conversation to live billing. A practical playbook for HOA presidents, property managers, and community advocates.
Everything you need to know about the process, paperwork, and timeline for switching your home's electricity supply.
A practical walkthrough of every section of a Philippine electricity bill — what each charge means, which ones are fixed, and which ones you can actually reduce.
A line-by-line guide to every charge on your Meralco electricity bill — what it is, who sets it, why it changes, and which parts you can actually influence.
Practical guides, calculators, and checklists to help you understand and reduce your energy costs — no sign-up required.
A visual, plain-language explainer of every line item on your electricity bill — Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Taxes, and Universal Charges — with real sample figures.
Download FreeAn Excel/Sheets workbook that applies the Method 3 formula from our bill analysis. Enter your monthly charge and get Phase I, II, and III savings projections with full formula transparency.
Download FreeStep-by-step playbook for HOA officers and community managers. Covers eligibility, member sign-up, meter aggregation, and what to expect in the first billing cycle after switching.
Download FreeSide-by-side comparison of standalone net metering and SunShare community aggregation — covering compensation rates, eligibility, administrative burden, and 5-year savings projections.
Download FreeThe most common things people ask us before joining. If you don't see your question here, talk to our team — we're Philippine-based and happy to help.
Energy aggregation is the process of combining the electricity demand of many consumers into one negotiating group. By acting collectively, aggregated consumers can access wholesale-tier rates not available to individuals. SunShare is licensed to organize this aggregation under Philippine law.
Two ways. First, aggregation gives us access to wholesale supply rates we pass through to members. Second, our SunShare Insights engine analyzes your consumption patterns to identify inefficiencies and recommend optimizations specific to your usage.
Yes. The Electric Power Industry Reform Act (RA 9136) and the Department of Energy's Retail Competition and Open Access framework specifically allow consumers to choose their electricity supplier. SunShare is licensed by the Energy Regulatory Commission to participate in this market.
A formally recognized group of electricity consumers who collectively procure electricity supply. RAGs are a regulated structure under Philippine energy law, and SunShare is licensed to organize and serve them.
We operate on a transparent margin between wholesale supply rates and the rates members pay — the same model used by every licensed retail supplier globally. Our incentive is aligned with yours: we only grow if our members save money and stay.
No. Your distribution utility (Meralco, VECO, etc.) continues delivering electricity exactly as before. The switch happens administratively, not physically. The wires, meters, and reliability are untouched.
Typically: a recent electricity bill, a valid government ID, and basic property information. The full list depends on your customer type — we'll walk you through it during onboarding.
Yes. Most SunShare members don't have solar. Solar owners are one segment of our network, not a requirement.
For households, the initial assessment takes about 15 minutes online. The actual supply transition typically takes 30–60 days depending on your billing cycle and utility coordination.
We're actively serving Metro Manila, Cebu, and select communities in Bohol, with new areas onboarding regularly. Enter your location in the eligibility check to see current coverage.
Use the calculator on our homepage to get an instant estimate, or upload your bill for a precision SunShare Insights analysis.
