Table
of Contents
201. OVERHEAD EXTENSION POLICY
201.1 NEW OVERHEAD DEVELOPMENTS
201.2 PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
201.3 OVERHEAD
TEMPORARY SERVICE
201.4 OVERHEAD FACILITY RELOCATION
201.5 STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT MOVING
202. UNDERGROUND EXTENSION POLICY
202.1 NEW UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENTS
202.2 PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
202.3 UNDERGROUND TEMPORARY SECONDARY SERVICE
202.4 OVERHEAD TO UNDERGROUND CONVERSION
The following Service
Rules and Regulations (
Note: Line
extension cost quotations will be valid for no longer than 90 days.
Generally, CIAC
charges for requests that are outside the realm of these policies will be
calculated based on an engineering estimate. The Cooperative, at its
discretion, may collect a deposit in advance to pay for the costs of performing
engineering estimates for proposed construction or facility relocation. If a
deposit is required to perform an engineering estimate, the deposit will be
applied toward the CIAC if the requested construction or facility relocation
proceeds. Otherwise, the engineering estimate deposit will be forfeited by the
requesting party to offset the expenses incurred in performing the engineering
estimate.
CIAC charges will be
calculated to the highest possible degree of accuracy using all known facts to
compute the estimate. Once the estimate is complete, the Cooperative will
proceed with the requested construction. The Cooperative normally requires a
CIAC and/or other charges to be paid in advance.
During the
construction of a job or project for which an estimated advance payment was
paid, the Cooperative will accumulate actual costs. The Cooperative will bill
or refund, as appropriate, the difference between the estimated and actual
costs after the total cost of the project has been determined.
The Cooperative will
review the
201. OVERHEAD
EXTENSION POLICY
Upon application for electric service,
the Cooperative will furnish and install overhead primary and secondary service
within its service area, or where allowed by law, to new developments, to
permanent residential dwellings, and to commercial, industrial, or public
buildings.
Prior to the installation of the
Cooperative’s electric facilities, the owner, member, or developer will
furnish, without cost to the Cooperative, necessary easements and rights-of-way
and will be required to initially cut and clear the same as specified by the
Cooperative. If requested by the owner, member, or developer, the Cooperative
will clear the rights-of-way of vegetation if the requesting party pays in
advance all estimated costs including labor, equipment fees, and materials
associated with the clearing. The owner, member, or developer will have lot
lines established and staked, the right of way cleared of vegetation and other
obstructions, and the project prepared to final grade before construction of
the permanent electrical system begins.
The type of construction and location of
said facilities will be at the option of the Cooperative. Should the requesting
party desire changes in either location or type of construction, and if the
Cooperative agrees to the requested changes, such installations will be made
only upon the owner, member, or developer consenting to pay the Cooperative any
estimated additional costs incurred in advance.
The Cooperative will construct its
facilities to meet or exceed existing minimum standards of the latest edition
of the National Electrical Safety Code, the Rural Utility Service’s
Construction Specification Manuals, and any other applicable codes or standards
that exist at time of construction. The facilities will be designed using sound
engineering principles and practices. Facilities will also be operated in
accordance with sound engineering principles and practices.
Facilities will be extended after the
Cooperative is in possession of any required rights-of-way easements and
satisfactory arrangements have been made for payment of any applicable CIAC. All
agreements for these services shall be reduced to writing and will be provided
under the following additional terms and
conditions:
201.1
1. Backbone
System: Where single phase or multiphase overhead backbone distribution
primary and secondary extensions are requested through planned subdivisions,
the owner or developer shall pay a CIAC for each lot served and per foot of
cable as listed on the Schedule of Charges. Satisfactory arrangements must be
made for the payment of these charges before construction begins. This charge
is in addition to any other charges required by the Service Rules and
Regulations (
2. Undeveloped
Areas: When the owner or developer requests overhead primary distribution
systems that necessitate the installation of underground cables through, by, or
across areas that have not been subdivided into lots and offered for sale, the
Cooperative may charge, in advance, a per foot charge for the distance
required. Such charge is specified in the Schedule of Charges. This charge is
in addition to any other charges required by the
3. Conduit
Installation: Where the owner or developer of a subdivision with overhead
primary facilities elects to have underground services under a road and the
underground line extensions will be installed subsequent to paving, the Cooperative
will provide the conduit at the per foot cost listed on the Schedule of Charges.
The
owner or developer shall, at his or her own expense, install the conduit to
meet the specifications provided by the Cooperative. The Cooperative will
provide a layout showing where the conduit must be installed. In the event the
owner or developer requests the Cooperative to install the conduit prior to the
installation of the underground service, the requesting party shall pay a CIAC
equal to the total estimated cost of the conduit installation. In all cases,
the owner or developer will be responsible for tamping the trench to adequate
compaction prior to paving. In the event that conduit is not installed prior to
paving, the owner, member, or developer will be required to pay all costs
incurred in boring under or cutting through and replacing pavement within the
development or project. The costs for boring are included in the Schedule of
Charges. These charges are in addition to any other charges required by the
201.2 PERMANENT
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
1. Primary
Extensions: When necessary, the Cooperative will furnish and install single
phase or multiphase overhead primary distribution facilities to provide service
where the distance is too great for secondary service. The owner, member, or
developer shall pay a CIAC for the overhead primary distribution line extension
at the per foot charge listed on the Schedule of Charges.
2. Secondary
Extensions: The Cooperative will furnish and install a single phase or
multiphase overhead secondary service to the normal point of delivery after
satisfactory arrangements have been made to pay the CIAC as listed on the
Schedule of Charges. The normal point of delivery for overhead service will be
on the outside wall of the end of the building nearest to the source of the
Cooperative’s facilities entering the member’s premises or at a location
designated by the Cooperative.
The
Cooperative will provide secondary service to a location other than the normal
point of delivery. The costs for additional poles and excess per-foot conductor
charges are included on the Schedule of Charges. These charges are in addition
to any other charges required by the
201.3 OVERHEAD TEMPORARY SERVICE
Upon application for
electric service, the Cooperative will extend temporary overhead distribution
facilities. A temporary service supplies electricity for less than a 24-month
continuous period, where the facilities installed for this service will not be
needed to serve other accounts in the near future. A Temporary Service Connect
Fee will be charged in accordance with the Schedule of Charges. This charge is
in addition to any other charges required by the
1. Temporary Secondary
Service Extensions – Up to 75 Feet in Length: The Cooperative will extend
up to 75 feet of temporary overhead 120/240 volt triplex service for
construction of buildings, homes, or other structures. The temporary service
will be provided under standard applicable rates and temporary service-connect
fees. The member is responsible for ensuring that their temporary service pole
is sufficiently braced and of sufficient height to meet the clearance requirements
of the National Electric Safety Code, and other applicable state and local
codes. The party requesting temporary service is responsible for clearing the
rights-of-way of vegetation and other obstacles.
Where
the Cooperative must install an additional pole or poles to provide a temporary
service that is equal to or less than 75 feet in length, the owner, member, or
developer must pay a CIAC based on the total estimated cost of setting the pole(s)
added to the estimated cost of retiring the pole(s) less any salvageable
materials. These charges are in addition to any other charges required by the
2. Temporary Primary and/or Secondary
Service Extensions – Greater than 75 Feet in Length: The Cooperative will
extend and furnish temporary overhead primary and secondary electric lines in
excess of 75 feet to buildings, construction projects, asphalt plants,
carnivals, fairs, temporary facilities, or other non-permanent installations. A
CIAC will be based on the total estimated line extension cost added to the
estimated cost of retiring the facilities less any salvageable materials.
201.4 OVERHEAD
FACILITY RELOCATION
The Cooperative, upon
the request of a property owner, member, or developer, will consider relocating
existing overhead facilities. Any relocation of facilities will be analyzed
with a view to better the Cooperative’s system and to not cause the Cooperative
future problems. Betterment of the electric system occurs when, in the sole judgment
of the Cooperative, the proposed change results in needed repair or improvement
that provides easier maintenance, repairs, replacement, or reconstruction of
the facility, and, in the sole judgment of the Cooperative, the economic return of the project justifies the investment in the
facility relocation. The owner, member, or developer making the request for
relocation will be responsible for all costs incurred that do not result in
betterment of the electric system, for obtaining all necessary rights-of-way,
and for all costs associated with cutting and clearing the rights-of-way of
vegetation or other obstructions. If the Cooperative agrees to the relocation
as requested, the party requesting the relocation will make arrangements for
payment of the total estimated non-betterment costs before the relocation
begins.
201.5 STRUCTURES
The Cooperative, where
practicable and upon request, will raise or lower lines to afford safe passage
for structures or equipment being moved. Parties making such requests will be
required to pay the total costs of the work performed. The parties will be
required to make an advance deposit of the total estimated costs. The
Cooperative will perform a final accounting of the costs, and either bill or
refund the difference between the actual and estimated costs.
202. UNDERGROUND
EXTENSION POLICY
Upon application for
electric service, the Cooperative will furnish and install underground primary
and secondary service within its service area, or where allowed by law, to new
developments, permanent residential dwellings, and to commercial, industrial,
or public buildings.
Prior to the
installation of the Cooperative’s electric facilities, the owner, member, or
developer will furnish, without cost to the Cooperative, necessary easements
and rights-of-way and will be required to initially cut and clear the same.
Where, due to
conditions in the soil, as much as 5 percent of the trenching work cannot be
accomplished by the use of standard trenching machines and techniques, excess
costs incurred by such conditions may be charged by the Cooperative. The excess
charge for abnormal trenching is specified in the Schedule of Charges. Where
there are other unusual conditions, such as high water or unusual local wiring
or electrical code requirements which require installation procedures and
materials not normally used, the excess cost of such procedure may be charged
by the Cooperative. These charges are in addition to any other charges required
by the
Additional
charges may be made by the Cooperative to defray the expense of constructing
temporary overhead facilities installed at the request of and to accommodate
the owner or developer through, by, or into areas that will ultimately be
served by underground facilities. The CIAC will be based on the total estimated
line extension cost, plus the estimated cost of retiring the facilities, less
any salvageable materials. These charges are in addition to any other charges
required by the
The type of
construction and location of facilities will be at the option of the
Cooperative. Should the owner or developer desire changes in either location or
type of construction, and provided that the Cooperative agrees that the
requested changes will not present future problems, such installations will be
made only upon the owner or developer agreeing to pay to the Cooperative the
estimated additional cost incurred. These charges are in addition to any other
charges required by the
The
Cooperative will construct its facilities to meet or exceed the then existing
minimum standards of the latest edition of the National Electrical Safety Code,
the Rural Utility Service’s Construction Specification Manuals, and any other
then existing applicable codes or standards that exist at the time of
construction. The facilities will be designed and operated using sound
engineering principles and practices.
Where the
owner, member, or developer wishes to pave roads, driveways, or other areas
prior to the installation of the underground distribution facilities, the
Cooperative will provide conduit and a layout showing where the conduit must be
installed. The owner or developer, at his or her own expense, will be required
to install the conduit under roads or other paved areas to meet the
specifications provided by the Cooperative. In the event that the owner or
developer requests the Cooperative to install the conduit prior to the
installation of the underground service, the requesting party shall pay a CIAC
equal to the total estimated cost of the conduit installation. In all cases,
the owner or developer will be responsible for tamping the trench to adequate
compaction prior to paving. In the event that conduit is not installed prior to
paving, the owner, member, or developer will be required to pay all costs
incurred in boring under or cutting through and replacing pavement within the
development or project. The costs for boring are included in the Schedule of
Charges. These charges are in addition to any other charges required by the
Protection of
shrubs, trees, and grass sod during the installation of the underground
facilities will be the responsibility of the owner or developer.
The owner or
developer will hold the Cooperative and/or its subcontractors harmless from all
costs and claims for damages or injury (including death) and including
reasonable attorney’s fees. It will be the responsibility of the owner or
developer to re-seed and/or maintain the trench cover.
The owner or
developer will be required to pay all required deposits and costs incurred in
boring under or cutting through and replacing pavement within the development. The
costs for boring are included in the Schedule of Charges. This charge is in
addition to any other charges required by the
All agreements for these
services shall be reduced to writing and will be provided under the following
additional terms and conditions.
202.1
1. Backbone System: Where single phase or
multiphase underground backbone distribution extensions are requested through
planned subdivisions, the owner or developer shall pay a CIAC for each lot
served and per foot of cable as listed on the Schedule of Charges. Satisfactory
arrangements must be made for the payment of these charges before construction
begins. This charge is in addition to
any other charges required by the
2. Undeveloped Areas: When
the owner or developer requests underground primary distribution systems that
necessitate the installation of underground cables through, by, or across areas
that have not been subdivided into lots and offered for sale, the Cooperative
may charge, in advance, a per foot charge for the distance required. Such
charge is specified in the Schedule of Charges. This charge is in addition to
any other charges required by the
202.2 PERMANENT
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
1. Primary
Extensions: When necessary, the Cooperative will extend underground primary
distribution facilities to provide service where the distance is too great for
secondary service. A CIAC is required for underground primary extensions. The
underground primary extension charge per foot is listed on the Schedule of
Charges. This charge is in addition to any other charges required by the
2. Secondary
Extensions: The Cooperative will furnish and install a single phase or
multiphase underground secondary service after satisfactory arrangements have
been made to pay the CIAC listed on the Schedule of Charges. These charges are
in addition to any other charges required by the
202.3 UNDERGROUND
TEMPORARY SECONDARY SERVICE
Temporary underground
service will be provided only when the source of power for the temporary
service will originate from previously installed underground electric
distribution facilities. A temporary service provides electric service for less
than a 24-month continuous period where the facilities installed for this
service will not be needed to serve other permanent accounts in the near future.
Upon application for electric service, the Cooperative will extend up to five
feet of temporary underground 120/240-volt service. The owner, member, or
developer is responsible for ensuring that a temporary service pole is within
five feet of an existing pad-mounted transformer or secondary hand hole
suitable for providing such service. The temporary service will be provided
under standard applicable rates and connect fees.
In the event the
owner, member, or developer requests an underground temporary service extension
greater than five feet in length, the requesting party shall pay a CIAC equal
to the total estimated cost, including labor and material, of the underground
extension plus the temporary service connect fee listed on the Schedule of
Charges. This fee is in addition to any other charges required by the
202.4 OVERHEAD
TO UNDERGROUND CONVERSION
1. OH to UG Residential
Secondary Services
a. When the
owner, member, or developer requests that an overhead secondary service
previously installed for a permanent residence be removed and replaced with a
new secondary underground service, and when there has been no increase in the
member’s service requirements that necessitate an upgrade to the existing
overhead service conductors, the requesting party will pay to remove the
existing overhead service. The underground service will be installed in
accordance with the applicable sections of the Underground Extension Policy. This
charge is in addition to any other charges required by the
b. When it
becomes necessary for the Cooperative to change overhead service wires because
of an increase in the owner’s service requirements, the charge to remove the
existing overhead service may be waived, and upon the request of the owner the
new service may be installed underground. The underground secondary service
will be installed in accordance with the applicable sections of the Underground
Extension Policy. This charge is in addition to any other charges required by
the
2. OH to UG Non-Residential Secondary
Services
a. When the
owner, member, or developer requests that an overhead secondary service
previously installed to serve a permanent building be removed and replaced with
a new secondary underground secondary service, and when there has been no
increase in the member’s service requirements that necessitate an upgrade to
the existing overhead service conductors, the requesting party will pay to
remove the existing overhead service. The underground service will be installed
in accordance with the applicable sections of the Underground Extension Policy.
This charge is in addition to any other charges required by the
b. When it
becomes necessary for the Cooperative to change overhead service wires because
of an increase in the owner’s service requirements, the charge to remove the
existing service may be waived, and upon the request of the owner, the new
service may be installed underground. The underground secondary service
extension will be governed by the applicable provisions of the Underground
Extension Policy.
3. OH to UG
Primary Distribution Lines
When
the owner, member, or developer requests that an existing overhead primary line
be replaced with primary underground cable, and provided that the Cooperative
agrees that the requested changes will not present future problems, the
requesting party will make satisfactory arrangements to pay the total estimated
costs of removing the existing facilities, plus the total estimated costs
including labor and materials of installing the facilities underground. The
value of salvaged materials will be credited to the costs, and the final
billing will be adjusted as necessary. This charge is in addition to any other
charges required by the
1. UG
Secondary Service: Upon request, the
Cooperative may agree to relocate an underground service. Any expenses incurred
in relocating an underground electric service due to the owner’s, member’s, or
developer’s alteration in their service entrance facilities and/or meter base,
or to accommodate any other request for the underground secondary service drop
being relocated, shall be borne by the requesting party. The CAIC for
underground service relocation are listed on the Schedule of Charges. This
charge is in addition to any other charges required by the
2. UG
Primary: Upon request, the Cooperative may agree to relocate an existing
underground primary line. Any expenses incurred in relocating or extending an
underground electric primary line due to the owner’s alteration in their
service entrance facilities and/or meter base, or to accommodate any other
request for the underground primary line being relocated, shall be borne by the
requesting party. Relocation will begin once satisfactory arrangements have
been made by the owner, member, or developer to pay the total estimated cost of
the relocation including labor and materials. This CAIC is in addition to any
other charges required by the
800. SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
I. OVERHEAD
A. New Developments
1. Backbone (per
lot) $500.00
a.
One Phase System (per
foot) 2.00
b.
Multiphase System (per
foot) 3.50
2. Extensions through Undeveloped Areas
a.
One Phase System (per
foot) $4.10
b.
Multiphase System (per
foot) 5.60
B. Permanent Residential Dwellings
1. Primary Extensions
a.
One Phase System Up To 1000 Ft. $1.00
b. One Phase System Beyond 1000 Ft. (per foot) 4.10
c. Multiphase System (per
foot) 5.60
2. Secondary
Service Extensions
a. All Permanent Overhead
Residential Services $55.00
b.
One Phase beyond Normal POD (per
foot) 1.00
c.
Multiphase beyond Normal POD (per
foot) 1.50
d.
Additional Pole Beyond
C. Permanent
Commercial, Industrial, or Non-Residential
1. Primary Extensions
a. One Phase System Up To 1000
Ft. $1.00
b.
One Phase System beyond 1000 Ft. (per
foot) 4.10
c. Multiphase System Up To 700
Ft. 2.80
d.
Multiphase System beyond 700 Ft. (per
foot) 5.60
2. Secondary
Service Extensions
a.
All Permanent Overhead Non-Residential Services $55.00
b.
Single Phase beyond Normal POD (per
foot) 1.00
c.
Multiphase beyond Normal POD (per
foot) 1.50
d.
Additional Pole beyond
D. Temporary Service – Residential,
Commercial, or Industrial
1. Secondary Service Up to 75 Feet
a. Connect
Fee $55.00
b.
Additional Pole (each) 225.00
2. Primary or Secondary Extensions More
Than 75 Feet
a. Connect Fee $55.00
b. Line Extension and Retirement Charge Total Cost
II. UNDERGROUND
A. New
Developments – typical construction
1. Backbone
System
Cost per lot $1,000
a.
Secondary Cable (per
foot) 2.00
b.
Single Phase Primary Cable (per
foot) 3.00
c.
Multi phase (per
foot) 9.00
2. Extensions
through Undeveloped Areas
a.
One Phase System (per
foot) $9.00
b.
Multi phase (per
foot) 12.00
B. Permanent
Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings
1. Primary Extensions
a. Single
Phase Cable (per foot)
$4.50
b. Multiphase
Cable (per foot)
9.00
2. Secondary Extensions
Cost per
service drop $150.00
a.
Single Phase Cable (per
foot) 3.00
b.
Multiphase Cable (per
foot) 4.00
C. Temporary Service Connect Fee (5 feet
maximum) $55.00
D. Abnormal Trenching (per foot)
1.
Hand trenching $15.00
2.
All others Actual cost
E. Boring Under Streets and Driveways Actual cost
F. Underground Service Relocation
1. Up
To 15 Feet
a.
Underground Splice (each) $5.00
b.
Hand Trenching (per
foot) 15.00
c.
Additional Cable (per
foot) 4.50
2. More
Than 15 Feet Total Cost
A. Residential Secondary Service
1. No
Load Added
a. Existing Overhead Service
Retirement $105.00
b.
UG Service (per
foot) $3.00 plus $150
2. Load
Added Which Requires an OH Service Conductor Upgrade
a. Existing Overhead Service
Retirement $0.00
b.
UG Service (per
foot) $3.00 plus $150
B. Non-Residential Secondary Service
1. No Load Added Total Cost
2. Load Added Which Requires an OH Service
Conductor Upgrade
a. Existing
Overhead Service Retirement $0.00
b.
Single Phase Service (per
foot) $3.00 plus 150
c.
Multiphase Service (per
foot) $4.00 plus $150
IV. CONDUIT
1. Two-Inch
PVC (per
foot) $1.00
2. Two and one-half
inch PVC (per
foot) 1.50
3. Four-inch
PVC (per
foot) 2.50
4. Four-inch
steel (per
foot) 11.00
V. DEPOSITS
1.
Residential: The
greater of $250.00 or the highest estimated power bill for two and one half
months of service.
2. Other than
Residential: the greater of $250.00 or the highest estimated power bill for two
and one half months of service.
3. Temporary
service for contractors $25.00
VI. SERVICE FEES
1. Connect $15.00
2. Field
Service Charge 30.00
Includes:
Delinquent disconnect
trip
Delinquent reconnect
trip
Delinquent
field extension
Delinquent field collection
3. Delinquent Service Charge the
greater of $5.00 or 1.5%
4. Extension Service Charge the
greater of $5.00 or 1.5%
5. Meter Test $45.00
6. Overtime 45.00
7. Premium
Service
25.00
8. Returned
Check 25.00
9. Electronic
Returned Item Fee
10.00
10. Guarantee
Contract fee 10.00
11. Credit Check
fee
10.00
12. Trip Cost Recovery
30.00
1. Energy Audit $100.00
2. Loan
Processing Fee under $ 3,000 10.00
3. Loan Processing Fee over $
3,000 43.001
4. Closing Fee under $ 3,000 76.001
5. Closing Fee over $ 3,000 142.001
1 Board authorized changes to be made as
necessary to reflect actual fees.
1. Member Only
Walk-through (no equipment sized) No Charge
2. Members
(with equipment sized) $100.00
3. Members
(equipment sized from building plans) 150.00
4. All Non-Member audits 250.00
IX. METER
TAMPERING FEES