CVEC will supply the first 1400 feet of overhead or underground electric facilities to any residential customer at no cost. Line extensions beyond the 1400 feet for residential customers will be charged at $8.17 per foot.- All other classifications of customers (commercial, industrial, barn, garage, etc.) must pay for the entire line extension at $8.17 per foot.
- Customer is responsible for providing all ditches and road boring for the installation of underground power lines. Primary line will be in CVEC supplied duct. The trench and duct are required to be installed by a CVEC approved contractor. If a return trip is required due to
customer changes, or a site that is not ready (see the “At Your Site” section above), a $200 engineering fee will be charged.
- CVEC requires a signed easement agreement 20 feet wide for underground power cables and 40 feet wide for overhead power lines.
- All trees and brush will be cut down on the full 40-foot width of overhead power line easements. This easement area will be maintained. Significantly less cutting is required for underground power.
- Obtaining easements from adjacent landowners may cause delays in delivering electric service to the customer. CVEC will attempt to obtain the appropriate easements. If unsuccessful, the customer may be required to enter negotiations with adjacent landowners to obtain the required easement.
The picture here is of the initial cutting of a heavily wooded easement area. The second picture is of a mature, maintained easement area.
Easement Instructions
The customer requests service by:
-
- Calling the CVEC Engineering Department at (800) 367-2832 (extension 5554) or
- Make an appointment to meet with a representative from CVEC's Engineering Department at a CVEC office, in Colleen (Nelson), Appomattox, or Palmyra (Fluvanna)
- Applying online
- Member must then provide CVEC with the necessary paperwork (See Getting Started section above)
- CVEC Staking Technician performs a field visit and investigation.
- CVEC submits the following to customer for signature:
-
- Letter stating any associated cost
- Application for membership
- Facilities routing sketch
- Right-of-way easement, if applicable
At this time, CVEC will also mail any easement needed from adjoining property owners.- Member to schedule an appointment to pick up CVEC provided meter base at any CVEC office to be installed and wired by customer’s electrician.
- CVEC will schedule job for construction when:
-
- All mailed paperwork has been signed and returned (including any necessary easements)
- All fees are paid
- County inspectors have provided notification that the wired service has passed inspection.