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:

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