Commercial Service
Apply as a Business Entity
This application is for Business Entities interested in new Trico facilities designed and constructed on vacant, undeveloped land, which includes: property developers, commercial projects, industrial developments, irrigation or pumping loads, government agencies, or Homeowner Associations.
After we review your application, a New Service Technician will contact you requesting any additional required information, or will provide you with the Work Order number assigned to your request. The construction process may take six to twelve weeks from the time Trico receives the completed application. You can also track the status of your Work Order through SmartHub.
You can find all of the necessary forms and info down below.
Development Construction Timeline
Submit application to Trico for new service or development.
Please provide:
- Site plan, Civil drawings (PDF and AutoCAD format)
- Electrical drawings (w/ load calculations)
Schedule meeting to review project scope.
- Review developer and Trico responsibilities
- Determine nearest power availability
- Ballpark cost estimate produced
Design Deposit
- Subdivision: $75 per lot
- Commercial: Based on project scope
1. DEVELOPER
Submit application to Trico for new service or development.
Please provide:
- Site plan, Civil drawings (PDF and AutoCAD format)
- Electrical drawings (w/ load calculations)
2. TRICO
Trico work order number established. Project assigned to Trico designer and engineer.
3. TRICO
Schedule meeting to review project scope.
- Review developer and Trico responsibilities
- Determine nearest power availability
- Ballpark cost estimate produced
4. DEVELOPER
Design Deposit
- Subdivision: $75 per lot
- Commercial: Based on project scope
Initial concept design
- New easement identification
- Provide preliminary plan to developer
Design review and conflict check:
- Primary trench, equipment locations
- Onsite and offsite right-of-way civil work
- Trico facility design approved
- Metering equipment approved for commercial projects
1. TRICO
Initial concept design
- New easement identification
- Provide preliminary plan to developer
2. DEVELOPER
Design review and conflict check:
- Primary trench, equipment locations
- Onsite and offsite right-of-way civil work
3. DEVELOPER
Provide service entrance specs to Trico
4. TRICO
- Trico facility design approved
- Metering equipment approved for commercial projects
1. TRICO
Provide cost agreement and invoice for Trico material and labor to developer
2. DEVELOPER
Sign and return cost agreement to Trico. Remit invoice payment
3. DEVELOPER
Provide easement legal description and exhibit for Trico review
4. TRICO
Project material is ordered and procured.
5. TRICO
Review and approve easement. (Trico to record if “Electric Only” easement)
6. DEVELOPER
Developer to record public utility easements or include on final plat
7. TRICO
Work order is released to Trico’s construction department
- New trench and conduit installation
- Equipment concrete pads & vaults ordered and installed
- Property corners marked
- Equipment locations staked
- Final grade established
- Share final design and construction specifications with contractor
- Trico inspection available as needed with 48-hour notice
1. DEVELOPER
Schedule preconstruction meeting. Begin civil work:
- New trench and conduit installation
- Equipment concrete pads & vaults ordered and installed
- Property corners marked
- Equipment locations staked
- Final grade established
2. TRICO (Estimate 3-6 weeks)
Attend preconstruction meeting
- Share final design and construction specifications with contractor
- Trico inspection available as needed with 48-hour notice
3. TRICO
Excavation for new poles and anchors if required
- Conduit mandrel test after final installation
- Complete all site paving
- Maintain clear work site at all equipment and cable pulling locations
- Schedule final Trico site inspection
1. DEVELOPER
Complete the following prior to Trico construction:
- Conduit mandrel test after final installation
- Complete all site paving
- Maintain clear work site at all equipment and cable pulling locations
- Schedule final Trico site inspection
2. DEVELOPER
Provide project clearance from AHJ
3. TRICO
Trico inspection provides final project sign-off approval
4. TRICO
Install cable and equipment and energize service
5. TRICO
Inspect service entrance and install meter for commercial projects
Commercial Service Info
Requirements, rules, and regulations
what we need from you
To successfully apply for an business entity service application, we will need the following documentation:
- Property and permit information
- Type and size of service
- Construction documents (preferred in AutoCAD)
- Legal description from Property Title
WHAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBILE FOR:
Before work can be undertaken, Trico applicants need to be aware of the responsibilities listed below. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requirements, you can contact Trico at: (520) 744-2944 ext. 2731.
- Identify new meter location
- Identify property corners
- Obtain permits from proper Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). View contact info below.
- Obtain easements (if required)
- Contact AZ811 before digging
- Excavation, Backfill, and Conduit Installation
- Provide service entrance equipment
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) info
Before work can be undertaken, Trico applicants need to obtain permits from proper Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ):
- Pima County – Central Permits, 201 N. Stone – 1st floor, Tucson, AZ 85701
- Pinal County – Building Safety, 31 N. Pinal St. – Building F, PO BOX 1610, Florence, AZ 85132
- Town Of Marana – Building Safety, 11555 W. Civic Center Dr., Marana, AZ 85653
- Town Of Sahuarita – Building Safety, 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
- City Of Tucson – Development Services, 201 N. Stone – 1st floor (North Side), Tucson, AZ 85701
- State Of Arizona – Office of Manufactured Housing, 1110 W. Washington St., Ste.100, Phoenix AZ 85007
*NOTE: For MOBILE HOMES ONLY, Trico requires both county and state clearance and Trico’s final inspection before energizing your meter.
Commercial service fees
Please note the billing account fees:
- Line Extension Costs, all applicable fees, to be determined at a later date, shall be paid to the Cooperative, prior to construction. (See rule 203.D of Trico’s current RRLEP).
- A Design Deposit may be required to prepare detailed line extension plans. Such advance will be applied to the final cost. (See rule 201.B of Trico’s current RRLEP).
- Billing Deposit or Letter of Credit from present electric company. (See rule 124 & 128 of Trico’s current RRLEP).
- $100.00 New Service Establishment Fee plus applicable taxes will be billed on your first bill (one-time charge).
- Fixed Monthly Charge plus applicable taxes, in accordance with the applicable Rate Tariff determined by Trico. (See rule 109, 139, & 140 of Trico’s current RRLEP).
Subdivision Service
Apply as a Builder / Developer
This application is for custom home builders or property developers.
Extend power to a subdivision lot as a Custom Home Builder/Property Developer or extend the spine/backbone to a subdivision.
MODIFYING EXISTING SERVICE
Requirements, rules, and regulations
what we need from you
Some or all of these may be applicable, depending on your request.
- Provide service entrance equipment.
- Excavation, Backfill, and Conduit Installation.
- Contact AZ811 before digging.
- Identify new meter location.
- Identify property corners.
- Obtain easements (if required).
- Complete Trico Interconnection Agreement (Backup Generator).
- Obtain permits from proper Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). View contact info below.
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ) INFO
Before work can be undertaken, Trico applicants need to obtain permits from proper Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ):
- Pima County – Central Permits, 201 N. Stone – 1st floor, Tucson, AZ 85701
- Pinal County – Building Safety, 31 N. Pinal St. – Building F, PO BOX 1610, Florence, AZ 85132
- Town Of Marana – Building Safety, 11555 W. Civic Center Dr., Marana, AZ 85653
- Town Of Sahuarita – Building Safety, 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
- City Of Tucson – Development Services, 201 N. Stone – 1st floor (North Side), Tucson, AZ 85701
- State Of Arizona – Office of Manufactured Housing, 1110 W. Washington St., Ste.100, Phoenix AZ 85007
*NOTE: For MOBILE HOMES ONLY, Trico requires both county and state clearance and Trico’s final inspection before energizing your meter.
APPLICABLE FEES
Some or all of these may be applicable, depending on your modification of service request:
- $50.00 Reconnect Fee will be billed on your next bill for any service that is disconnected and reconnected (non-refundable). (See rule 135 of Trico’s current RRLEP).
- A nonrefundable contribution advance may be required by the Applicant prior to Trico’s construction, for any new facilities and/or labor that Trico is required to provide due to your request.
- Design & Right of Way fee may be required to prepare detailed plans for large alteration or conversion projects. This paid fee will be applied to the final cost (See Rule 201.B of Trico’s RRLEP’s).
Lighting Installs
We Have You Covered
Before proceeding with a Lighting application, please contact your local jurisdictional authority (i.e. County, Town, or City) for permitting requirements and fees, as this may provide you a clear direction on whether you wish to proceed.
Please read the application carefully and include all additional documentation requested on the application upon submission. The construction process may take six to twelve weeks from the time Trico receives the completed application.
Power Availability in my area
Make sure your property is within Trico’s certified area by entering your address in the search option on the map below. If the location falls inside an existing Board District, you are in Trico’s certified area.
Service FAQs
How can i check the status of my work order?
You can track the status of your work order through SmartHub once you have submitted your application. Sign up for SmartHub here.
What are underground member responsibilities?
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).
what is a site plan?
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.
What is the $100 New Service Establishment Fee?
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.
Will I need to hire an electrician?
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).
How much is service on raw land in the trico area?
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.
Can power lines be over an existing structure?
No, buildings should not be constructed under or adjacent to power lines. For more details, please see our Electric Service Requirements, section 5 (Clearances).
Can power lines run over a pool, spa or hot tub?
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).
What department do I need to speak with?
Distribution Design: 520-744-2944 ext. 2731, [email protected]
- New Line Extensions (Residential & Commercial)
- Service Upgrades/Relocations/Retirements
- Work Order Inquiries
Construction: 520-744-2944 ext. 2730, [email protected]
- 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
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Troubleshooting
Video Tips
If you’re having trouble getting power on inside your home, don’t worry. We’ve put together a quick video with some helpful troubleshooting tips to guide you through a few common fixes.