Negros Power’s 5-Year Development Plan: The Transformation Ahead

As we step into 2025, Negros Power has unveiled its 5-year development plan aimed at transforming the electrical distribution system in Central Negros. This initiative marks a significant turning point, addressing decades-long challenges tied to aging infrastructure and unreliable service.
Bridging the Gap Left by CENECO
The cornerstone of this development plan is a 2.5-billion-peso investment allocated to rehabilitate and modernize the power grid. Negros Power’s efforts are focused on repairing the infrastructure previously managed by CENECO, whose limited financial resources resulted in:
- Frequent unscheduled power outages.
- Increased system losses.
- Declining electricity quality.
- Aging substations, lines, poles, and transformers.
These challenges have hindered economic growth and impacted the daily lives of residents and businesses in the Central Negros. Negros Power’s intervention promises to reverse this trend and lay the groundwork for a robust and reliable electricity supply.
Strategic Investments for Lasting Improvements
At the heart of this transformation are comprehensive upgrades to critical components such as:
- 69kV Sub-transmission Lines: These connect to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and serve as the backbone of the power network.
- Substations and Feeder Lines: Upgrades here aim to reduce system losses and ensure consistent power delivery.
These enhancements are not only essential for maintaining current operations but also for accommodating the Central Negros’s growing energy demands driven by rapid development.
Phased Implementation with Consumer Convenience in Mind
Negros Power’s 5-year plan adopts a phased and systematic approach to minimize disruption. While temporary power outages will be unavoidable during repairs and upgrades, Negros Power is committed to:
- Providing advance schedules for planned outages.
- Ensuring that upgrades are carried out with precision and efficiency.
This phased strategy balances the urgency of repairs with the need to minimize inconvenience to consumers.

Challenges and the Path Forward
Modernizing a complex and aging power infrastructure is not without its hurdles. The process involves inherent risks, logistical challenges, and temporary inconveniences for residents and businesses. However, much like repairing a broken device, these short-term disruptions are necessary to achieve long-term improvements.
Negros Power’s commitment to transparency and advance planning ensures that consumers can prepare for any temporary adjustments. Once completed, these upgrades promise to deliver:
- Fewer power outages.
- Improved electricity quality.
- A distribution system capable of meeting future demands.
A Brighter Future for Central Negros
The 5-year development plan by Negros Power is more than just an infrastructure upgrade; it’s an investment in the future of Central Negros. Reliable and efficient power supply will drive economic growth, improve quality of life, and position the Central Negros as a hub for development.
While the road to progress may have its inconveniences, the outcome will be worth the wait. By addressing the longstanding issues left by CENECO, Negros Power is paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future for all.