New Residence
CVEC allots initial 1,400 feet of line extension with no direct facilities charge to member. Facilities beyond 1,400 feet allotment will be installed at a cost to member of $8.17 per foot. Allotment and facilities charges apply to overhead and underground line extensions. All new services will require member pay a new account fee of $25.
To receive 1,400 foot allotment, the member must provide the following:
- Copy of approved residential building permit
- Copy of deed (Deed of Gift/ Deed of Bargain and Sale) showing applicant as Grantee
- Copy of plat
- Copy of current well & septic permit with permanent meter base location marked
- If underground, member is responsible for trench meeting CVEC specifications.
Right-of-Way Only
Right of Way Only is an option for members who have purchased land or are in the process of purchasing land and want to attempt to secure easement for electrical facilities prior to building. This work order carries an engineering fee of $200. A staking technician will make a site visit and work with adjoining property owners to exhaust all possible options to secure right-of-way. CVEC will record the obtained easements with the respective county. The engineering fee is refundable if construction is started on the home within 180 days.
Overhead to Underground
If no upgrade to current electrical service is needed, but the member wants to bury overhead electrical lines on their property, then it is a total cost job to member at $8.17 per foot for single phase lines. Construction cost for three-phase facilities will be calculated at standard unit cost. The member is responsible for opening and closing the ditch.
Relocation of Meter
If member wants to relocate the meter, it is a total cost job to member at $8.17 per foot from transformer/pedestal to proposed meter location. Note: For underground services, CVEC does not splice into existing underground service cable for the purposes of extending/relocating facilities.
Upgrades
There is no charge for upgrades. If it is an overhead service and wire size is not sufficient for upgrade, service can be put underground at no charge. Opening and closing of the ditch is the member’s responsibility.