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Building a New Home? Understand your co-op’s line extension policy before your begin


plan to paper, be sure you understand East Central Electric’s line extension policy.


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Many folks who move to the country are surprised to discover that the bulk of the cost involved in extending a line from the distribution right of way to their new home is their responsibility. Because line extensions can cost thousands of dollars, most banks include it in their new home construction loans.


ECE’s policy for residential extensions allows $3,000 for the placement of overhead or underground lines. Additional costs associated with extending the line are the responsibility of the member. This includes metering equipment, transformers, primary and secondary facilities, right of way clearing, trenching, and other construction costs.


Members are responsible for costs associated with obtaining any easements that may be required to extend the line.


If it’s necessary to remove trees in order to extend the line, this work may be


f you’re thinking about building a new home on your property, chances are you’ll need electricity. Before you put


performed by the homeowner, or ECE will clear the right of way at cost.


Under ECE’s line extension for permanent residences, a residence is defined as any dwelling with kitchen appliances, septic or sewer facilities and running water. Recreational vehicles, modular or mobile homes with no reliable support or attachment to the ground are not considered permanent residences. Extensions to these structures, as well as mobile home parks and subdivisions, are covered in other sections of ECE’s line extension policy.


Separate provisions also apply to outbuildings, shops, barns, water wells, oil wells, travel trailers and other low usage or non permanent structures. In these situations, ECE will cover line extension costs up to $250.


ECE encourages members and others with construction plans on co-op lines to include the co-op in the planning process. Visiting with co-op representatives beforehand to review your electrical needs, will help you avoid unexpected costs.


To visit with your co-op about a possible line extension, please call 918-756-0833.


ave you recently tied the knot, gotten divorced or been widowed? If so, please call your co- op so we can update your account.


East Central Electric needs up- to-date, accurate information in order to properly apply your capital credits. Accurate records also make it easier for you to conduct business with your co-op. Federal legislation enacted after September 11, 2001 prevents us from discussing any account with anyone not listed on it.


If you are recently widowed, you need to update your membership application so your account can be placed in your name. ECE cannot hold an account in the name of a deceased person. Other members who have lost loved ones who live on co-op lines are asked to contact the co-op so we can make the necessary changes.


We are happy to work with you on updating your account. Just call our service representatives


at 918-756-0833.


Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month


Consider purchasing rechargeable batteries – and an ENERGY STAR charger for them – which are more cost effective than disposable batteries. In the U.S. alone, more energy-efficient battery chargers could save families more than $170 million annually.


Source: energy.gov


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