English: A rate reset is a periodic process conducted by the ERC to review and adjust distribution rates charged by utilities like Meralco. It ensures rates reflect the actual costs of delivering electricity, considering factors such as inflation, operational expenses, and the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). Meralco's current WACC is 14.97%, and it has not been updated since 2015.
Filipino: Ang rate reset ay isang proseso na isinasagawa ng ERC upang suriin at i-adjust ang distribution rate na sinisingil ng mga utility companies tulad ng Meralco. Tinitiyak nito na ang mga singil ay naaayon sa aktwal na gastos ng paghahatid ng kuryente, isinasaalang-alang ang inflation, mga gastos sa operasyon, at ang Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). Ang kasalukuyang WACC ng Meralco ay 14.97%, at hindi na ito na-update mula pa noong 2015.