Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and LG Electronics Philippines have teamed up to demonstrate how connected appliances and energy management technologies can help Filipino households control electricity consumption while improving convenience.
The companies launched the Meralco Smart Home in November, an interactive experience facility that combines LG household appliances with Meralco’s energy solutions in a simulated residential setting.
The facility features LG products for air conditioning, refrigeration, laundry, cooking, garment care and entertainment, alongside Meralco programs such as Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Net Metering, Peak/Off-Peak pricing and Bright Ideas, which provides practical energy-saving tips.
Meralco Senior Vice President and Head of Customer Relations and Services Charina P. Padua said the facility allows employees and partners to experience the technologies firsthand and understand how they work in everyday household settings.
The experience is intended to strengthen the company’s ability to educate customers and help them make informed decisions about electricity use, she said.
Through AMI, Meralco aims to give customers greater visibility into their electricity consumption. Net Metering allows eligible households with renewable energy systems, such as rooftop solar panels, to export excess electricity to the grid in exchange for bill credits.
The Peak/Off-Peak program, meanwhile, gives eligible customers the option to shift electricity use to lower-cost periods, potentially reducing their bills.
Visitors can explore how appliance choices and household habits affect energy consumption through interactive demonstrations, including an escape-room-style activity featuring LG appliances.
Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho said the initiative brings the company’s grid modernization efforts closer to consumers by giving them more choices and control over energy use.
LG Electronics Philippines Managing Director Nakhyun Seong said the partnership aims to make smart technologies more accessible and demonstrate how intelligent appliances and energy management can work together to improve household comfort and efficiency.
The collaboration supports Meralco’s broader push to improve customer experience while promoting more informed and efficient electricity use as households adopt increasingly connected technologies.
