The Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (CENECO) announced today, February 16, that there will be no disconnection of electricity for consumers with unpaid bills in March as long as their consumption is at 80 kilowatt hour (kWh) and below.
Danny Pondevilla, CENECO acting general manager, said this is in compliance with the Department of Energy (DOE) Advisory dated February 5, enjoining all distribution utilities in the country to implement the no disconnection policy for electricity consumers whose consumption levels are within the lifeline rate set by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
For CENECO, the ERC-approved lifeline rate is 80kWh, he said.
However, CENECO will continue to implement disconnection to non-lifeline consumers, Pondevilla said.
Member-consumers who have the ability to pay are encouraged to settle their bills within the original due date to help manage the cash flow in the energy supply chain and ensure continuous supply of electricity, he said.*