The only way to get an exact estimate for your new service is to apply for new service and pay the $100 engineering fee for one of our line designers to visit your location. After that visit, our line designer will be able to provide you with an accurate bid for your specific project.
Below are sample projects to help you get an idea on how much it might cost to establish new service that requires construction of power lines and the necessary equipment. These are only samples and the cost for your specific project may differ.
Sample 1
Description of Work:
- Install transformer pole, transformer and crossarm.
- Install 30-foot low-tension span from an existing three phase distribution line to the transformer pole.
- Install meter pole and meter with a 30-foot service wire from the transformer pole.
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| Construction Cost | $3,705.74 |
| Residential Credit | ($1,800.00) |
| Meter Loop* | $822.70 |
| Total Cost with Meter Loop | $2,728.44 |
| *Cost if Member Supplies Meter Loop | $1,905.74 |
Sample 2
Description of Work:
- Install in-line pole to existing single phase distribution line with a guy wire.
- Install transformer pole with a guy wire and transformer.
- Install a 400-foot full-tension span from the in-line pole to the transformer pole.
- Install meter pole and meter with an 80-foot service wire from the transformer pole.
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| Construction Cost | $5,502.95 |
| Residential Credit | ($1,800.00) |
| Meter Loop* | $822.70 |
| Total Cost with Meter Loop | $4,525.65 |
| *Cost if Member Supplies Meter Loop | $3,702.95 |
Sample 3
Description of Work:
- Install transformer pole and transformer with 110-foot low-tension span from an existing single phase distribution line.
- Install meter pole, meter, and meter loop with an 80-foot service wire from the transformer pole.
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| Construction Cost | $3,146.62 |
| Residential Credit | ($1,800.00) |
| Meter Loop* | $822.70 |
| Total Cost with Meter Loop | $2,169.32 |
| *Cost if Member Supplies Meter Loop | $1,346.62 |
Sample 1
Description of Work:
- Trench and install 88 ft. of conduit and secondary conductor from meter to junction box.
- Install meter.
Note: Underground primary conductor, pad mount transformer and junction box provided and paid for by developer.
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| Construction Cost | $1,214.96 |
| Residential Credit | ($1,800.00) |
| Meter Loop* | $822.70 |
| Total Cost with Meter Loop | $822.70 |
| *Cost if Member Supplies Meter Loop | $0.00 |
Sample 1
Description of Work:
- Install transformer on existing transformer pole.
- Install meter pole, meter, and meter loop with a 24-foot service wire from an existing single phase distribution line.
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| Construction Cost | $1,252.43 |
| Water Well Credit | ($500.00) |
| Meter Loop* | $822.70 |
| Total Cost with Meter Loop | $1,575.13 |
| *Cost if Member Supplies Meter Loop | $752.43 |