Negros Power is set to enhance electricity reliability and improve service quality for consumers in four areas of Bacolod City on Friday, March 14, through a series of distribution transformer capacity uprates.
This proactive measure aims to address potential overloading issues that could lead to unexpected and widespread power interruptions, ensuring a more stable and consistent standard voltage and power supply for residents, a Press release from Negros Power said Wednesday.
To facilitate these upgrades, Negros Power will be implementing temporary power interruptions in the following areas:
- 8 a.m. to noon: Portion of MF2 – Eroreco Subd., Brgy. Mandalagan, for uprating of 37.5KVA distribution transformer into 75KVA distribution transformer;
- 8:a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Portion of AF1 – Florenceville, Brgy. Tangub, for uprating the 25KVA common distribution transformer into a 50KVA distribution transformer and replacing the primary wooden pole with a 40ft concrete pole;
- 8 a.m. to noon: Portion of AF1 – Ramylu DR, Brgy. Tangub, for uprating of 25KVA distribution transformer into 50KVA distribution transformer; and
- 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Portion of AF8 – Phase 5, Brgy. Handumanan, for uprating of 15KVA common distribution transformer into 50KVA distribution transformer.
These upgrades are part of Negros Power’s comprehensive 5-year rehabilitation and modernization plan, a commitment to delivering a more reliable and efficient power system, the press release said.
By investing in infrastructure improvements and addressing potential issues proactively, Negros Power is working to ensure that consumers experience a more stable and consistent power supply, free from unexpected disruptions, it said.
Negros Power understands that these temporary power interruptions may cause inconvenience, and the company appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all affected consumers, it added.*