LINE EXTENSION POLICIES

The following Service Rules and Regulations ( SRR ) shall apply to requests for line extensions, facility relocations, and overhead to underground conversions under typical construction conditions. Every effort has been made to cover the vast majority of requests that may be received by the Cooperative relating to these issues. However, on occasion, situations may arise that are outside the realm of these policies; such as where in the sole opinion of the Cooperative construction design and installation of facilities may be considered non-typical or where a reasonable return on investment is not anticipated. The Cooperative will consider such requests, and, if in the opinion of the Cooperative the request will not cause the Cooperative future problems, the request shall be granted after satisfactory arrangements have been made for payment of a contribution in aid of construction (CIAC).

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 SRR as needed to keep abreast of current economic and market conditions. The policies, practices, and Schedule of Charges contained herein are subject to change without notice.

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