Negros Power Approves 2,210 Electrical Permits In 2025, Expands ISNAP For Underserved Communities

Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) reported a major service milestone in 2025 after processing 2,210 approved electrical permits, while continuing to strengthen its Informal Settlers New Application Program (ISNAP) aimed at widening access to legal electricity connections for underserved communities.

The development highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to improve service accessibility, promote public safety, and support more inclusive community growth across its franchise area.

Making Legal Connections More Accessible

One of the main goals of ISNAP is to help informal settler families secure proper electrical connections through a simpler and more organized application process. Many residents in these communities often face difficulties when navigating traditional permit requirements and utility applications.

To address this, the program helps streamline procedures from securing permits at the Office of the Building Official (OBO) to completing requirements with Negros Power. By reducing complexity, applicants are given a more convenient and user-friendly path toward obtaining legal electricity service.

This approach is especially important for households that may have previously relied on unsafe or unauthorized connections due to limited access to formal systems.

Improving Safety in Communities

Beyond convenience, the initiative also focuses on safety. Informal settlements are often considered vulnerable to electrical accidents caused by illegal tapping, overloaded lines, and substandard wiring. These hazards can lead to fires, injuries, and damage to property.

Through ISNAP, Negros Power encourages residents to shift to properly installed and regulated connections, helping reduce these risks while ensuring more reliable power service.

The program is also aligned with broader efforts to improve living conditions in densely populated and fire-prone areas.

Bringing Services Closer to Residents

To make the process easier for applicants, Negros Power’s Community Relations Team conducts regular visits to barangays to assist residents with applications and explain program requirements. These outreach efforts allow consumers to receive guidance directly in their communities rather than traveling to offices for initial assistance.

Residents may also monitor the company’s official channels for scheduled community visits or proceed directly to Negros Power offices for support.

This grassroots approach reflects a growing emphasis on community engagement and responsive public service.

Supporting Inclusive Development

ISNAP demonstrates how access to electricity can play a wider role in community development. Legal and dependable electricity service helps households improve daily living conditions, supports small livelihoods, and contributes to safer neighborhoods.

By focusing on underserved sectors, Negros Power positions itself not only as a distribution utility, but also as a partner in local progress.

A Step Toward a Safer and More Connected Future

With 2,210 approved permits in 2025 and continued expansion of ISNAP, Negros Power is moving forward with efforts to make electricity service more inclusive and secure.

As the program grows, more families may gain access to legal power connections — helping create communities that are safer, better served, and more connected to future opportunities.