Going Solar? QC Government Offers Free Consultations With Electrical Engineers
Get expert guidance before making the switch.
by Zoe Andin
Published on Aug 19, 2026
(SPOT.ph) With skyrocketing electricity costs constantly in the headlines, many Filipinos have considered going solar to power their homes and businesses, but making the switch isn’t exactly, ahem, light work. It’s a massive commitment, with quotations starting at at least P100,000 per panel. That doesn’t even account for labor, installation, and maintenance yet.
To ease some of the strain, the Quezon City Government is offering Quezon City residents and business owners a way to get expert input on solar power adoption through its QC Helpline 122.
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How to get a free solar consultation in Quezon City
To get a free consultation, all Quezon City residents and business owners have to do is dial 122 and press 2 to inquire about the programs. Your call will connect you with a licensed electrical engineer.
The engineers will assist you with questions about the appropriate panel size for your needs and consumption, lay out safety and technical requirements for installation, connect you with accredited solar service providers listed by the Department of Energy (DOE), and share permit requirements through the QC Department of the Building Official.
Other inquiries can also be coursed through the Quezon City Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD) via email climatechange@quezoncity.gov.ph, phone call 8988-4242 locals 8348 / 8349 / 8359 / 8360, Facebook page, or at its office located on the 6th Floor, Civic Center D, Quezon City Hall Compound.
By making expert consultations more accessible, the Quezon City government hopes to encourage wider renewable energy adoption in the city while helping citizens avoid unauthorized installers.
There’s also less red tape now that the DOE has scrapped permits and fees for households and businesses this August. Under the new circular, power companies cannot require pre-installation clearances, permits, or inspection fees from consumers. Reduced or downgraded service following solar installation is also not allowed.
All things considered, it’s a pretty good time to get that free solar consultation. The Philippines has some of the highest electricity costs in Southeast Asia because of our reliance on imported fuel. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) also confirmed consumers can expect higher bills in August due to increased transmission rates.
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Zoe thinks a lot but forgets just as much. Writing helps her deal with both problems. When she isn't writing, she spends time baking sweets, wandering around, or staring up at the moon.