LG Electronics Philippines and Manila Electric Company (Meralco) have demonstrated how connected home technologies and intelligent energy solutions can work together to improve convenience and promote energy-efficient living.
The demonstration took place at the Meralco Smart Home, an interactive facility housed at Power Tech within the Meralco compound in Pasig City. The event brought together influencers and social media representatives for a closer look at how smart appliances and energy management solutions can be integrated into everyday home activities.
Executives from both companies presented technologies designed to make homes more connected, simplify daily tasks, improve convenience, and help households become more mindful of their electricity consumption.
The collaboration highlighted LG’s vision of Affectionate Intelligence, which focuses on developing human-centered technologies that respond to people’s needs. Its smart home ecosystem features connected solutions for air conditioning, refrigeration, laundry, cooking, garment care, and home entertainment.
Complementing LG’s connected appliances are Meralco’s energy solutions, which help consumers better understand and manage their electricity use.
These include:
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) – Provides greater visibility into household energy consumption, helping customers monitor their electricity usage.
- Net Metering – Allows eligible customers with solar installations to receive credits for excess electricity exported to the grid.
- Peak and Off-Peak Pricing Options – Encourage consumers to manage electricity use more efficiently by taking advantage of different pricing periods.
- Bright Ideas – Meralco’s energy education platform, which provides information and guidance to help customers understand and manage their electricity consumption.
Beyond providing reliable electricity, Meralco is expanding its role in helping customers make informed energy decisions by demonstrating how emerging technologies, smarter energy solutions, and everyday habits can contribute to more efficient home living.
Nakhyun Seong, managing director of LG Electronics Philippines Inc., said the company believes the future of smart living should begin with understanding people’s needs and helping them enjoy a better quality of life.
He added that technology becomes truly meaningful when it makes everyday activities easier and gives people greater control over their homes.
Through the collaboration, LG and Meralco aim to demonstrate how connected appliances and smarter energy management can create more convenient, responsive, and energy-conscious homes.
—> Edison Dy Ong
