Upgrades/Changes
Conversion
A consumer requesting the relocation of existing lines or converting existing overhead lines to underground will be responsible for 100% of the cost, including any special transformers, equipment and materials that are needed. Such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and done only at the discretion of the Cooperative.
Idle Services
All line extensions are the property of the Cooperative. The Cooperative owns, operates and maintains them regardless of the member's contribution to the cost of construction. Power lines and services not utilized for twelve (12) consecutive months will be considered idle. Members may retain the idle service by paying the annual idle service payment. If the member elects not to pay the idle service fee the electric service and associated equipment may be removed at the Cooperative’s discretion.
Temporary Service
Temporary installations are available. The applicant must pay the estimated installation and removal costs prior to scheduling construction.
Security Lights
The Cooperative does not install "unmetered" lights. We will install a security light purchased through us, and maintain it, at the cost defined in Fees & Charges Schedule. Costs incurred in the relocation of existing security lights will be borne 100% by the consumer.
Easements
The applicant will procure necessary easements or other necessary land use rights for line extensions and will furnish these to the Cooperative in the Cooperative's forms which will be recorded at the corresponding county courthouse.
Right-Of-Way
The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of clearing the right-of-way required for power lines before construction. The Cooperative will work with the member to determine how this will be done.
Line Extensions
Line extensions are normally done on a first come first serve basis after all requirements of the line extension policy are met. However, the Cooperative reserves the right to make changes to the schedule when it becomes necessary, e.g., emergencies, outages, etc.
Line Extension Policy VIII-C-1 (01/27/10)
Application for Membership and Electrical Service
