SET UP POWER TO YOUR PROPERTY

To set up power to your property, you will need to complete an application. This application is required for both residential and commercial services. After submission, a New Service Technician will review your application and assist you throughout the process of getting power to your property.

For more details about what will be required with your application, check out the What We Will Need From Your Individual Application.

For detailed information regarding the timeline and the steps involved in the process of new service installation, please refer to the Residential Line Extension Guide. This comprehensive guide outlines the typical duration and procedural requirements for line extensions, providing clarity on the expected timeframe for completing your new service installation.

The Electric Service Requirements outlines the necessary technical specifications for new construction and service upgrades. It provides guidelines on service equipment installation, service connection locations, and required materials. Review the book to ensure compliance and avoid delays. For more details, please see our Electrical Service Requirements.

For additional guidance, you can download the Residential Line Extension Guide to help with planning your service connection and line extension.

If you want to have the powerline installed to your home, the process will differ depending on whether you’re requesting a new service or an upgrade to an existing service.

• For New Service: You will need to complete an Individual Service Application. This application is required to request any new electrical service, including underground installations. Once your application is submitted, a Trico designer will conduct a site visit to evaluate the installation requirements, including the best route for the power line and associated costs.
• For Existing Service (Upgrade): If you are upgrading an existing service, you will need to fill out an Upgrade Application. Similar to the new service process, a Trico designer will schedule a site visit to assess the current setup and design solutions. This visit will help determine the feasibility and costs. For more information regarding fees, please see the Applicable Fees.
• Meter Panel Specifications: The member is also responsible for installing a meter panel that meets Trico’s electric service requirements. Please refer to the Electric Service Requirements for detailed specifications on meter panel placement and installation.

Trenching: The member is responsible for all excavation including trench line and device locations, and installing the conduit for the powerline extension after a Trico designer has marked the trench route. The trench must meet the required depth and specifications as outlined in the Electric Service Requirements in section 6 (Underground Requirements).

To set up power at your property, you’ll need to provide the following documents for Trico Electric Cooperative:

• Completed Individual Service Application
• Copy of the property’s legal description
• Site plan (for property layout)

A site plan is a scaled drawing of your property that shows:

• Existing and proposed structures, property boundaries, septic systems, fences, driveways, etc.
• North arrow and dimensions
• Floodplain boundaries and erosion hazard setbacks (if applicable)

These documents help Trico and local authorities assess how to install electric service at your property. For more information, check out Trico’s requirements and your Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Yes, there are fees associated with setting up electric service to your property. Fees vary depending on factors such as the design, distance from existing power lines, and specific service requirements of the line extension. After submitting your application, a Trico Designer will contact you for a site visit on your property and determine these costs. For more information, see the Applicable Individual Fees.

The fee covers the establishment of service to a single new construction service connection. This includes internal processing and tasks required to establish the new service. The fee is non-refundable, further detail can be found here under Additional Rates and Charges.

Trico provides service up to the Point of Delivery; you will need an electrician to complete wiring and installation of facilities beyond that point. You will also be responsible for all excavation and backfilling, including providing and installing required conduit system. For more details, please see our Line Extension Policies and our Electric Service Requirements, section 6 (Underground Requirements) and section 7 (Single Family Service).

Line extension costs vary and are based on the scope of the project and distance from your nearest source of power. You may calculate a basic estimate, based on distance and nearby equipment using our Ballpark Estimate Tool. You may also request a preliminary estimate through our Ballpark Estimate Form found on the same page.

No, buildings should not be constructed under or adjacent to power lines. For more details, please see our Electric Service Requirements, section 5 (Clearances).

No, lines should not be above/below or within 10 feet horizontally of the water’s edge. This includes in-ground or above ground water features. For more details, please see our Electric Service Requirements, section 5 (Clearances).

Distribution Design: 520-744-2944 ext. 2731, ConstructionApplications@Trico.coop

• New Line Extensions (Residential & Commercial)
• Service Upgrades/Relocations/Retirements
• Work Order Inquiries

Construction: 520-744-2944 ext. 2730, ConstructionScheduling@Trico.coop

• Pre-Construction/Construction Scheduling
• Inspection Scheduling/Inquiries
• Permitting Inquiries

Right of Way: 520-744-2944 ext. 1333

• Easement Inquiries

Warehouse: 520-744-2944 ext. 1301

• Material Pickup Scheduling
• Material Inquiries

Please visit our Sustainable Energy page for information and available options. You may also contact our Energy Services team by phone 520-744-2944 ext. 1524 or by email at SunWatts@Trico.coop.