All customers are required to apply for membership and will be screened to determine if a deposit is required. New construction applicants are required to visit our office for additional information.
Online applications are not available for new construction. Please visit our office to complete your application.
Service Entrance
If you are building near a primary line, you should contact our office before performing any work! All structures must be located at a safe distance from power lines. The distance can range anywhere from 15 to 75 feet, depending on the voltage. Any home or mobile home built or located within this minimum distance will not be connected for service. The owner will have to, at their expense, relocate the structure.
Easements
Utility easements are required when the construction of new primary power lines is necessary. An easement is not required for service drops from an existing primary line. View our Easement Form (PDF) for more details.
Note: Please print each page of easement on a different sheet of paper.
Inspections & Permits
All wiring shall conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, and to state, municipal, and county inspection requirements. Where permits, inspections, and registrations are required by law, the applicant must provide NEMEPA with the documents showing such has been applied for, accepted, and inspected. Please check with local city and county building officials and inspectors to see what is required.
Engineering Diagrams
Temporary to Build
When power is needed for residential building construction, NEMEPA will connect single phase 120/240 volt temporary service. The temporary power pole, wiring, and equipment are to be supplied by the member or installed by your contractor, builder, or electrician. NEMEPA staking engineers will work with you to determine the best location for the temporary service. A service charge is required on all temporary service connections.
NEMEPA asks that you download a copy of our overhead or underground temporary diagrams to make sure that you meet all NEMEPA guidelines. Temporary services not meeting NEMEPA guidelines are subject to be rejected. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Permanent Service
Overhead
- 60 AMP Overhead Permanent Service Wiring Diagram (PDF)
- Overhead Above Roof Permanent Service Wiring Diagram (PDF)
- Overhead Below Roof Permanent Service Wiring Diagram (PDF)
- 100 AMP Overhead Mobile Home Service (PDF)
- 200 AMP Overhead Mobile Home Service (PDF)
Underground
- Underground Permanent Service Conduit and Wiring Diagram (PDF)
- 400 AMP Underground Permanent Service Wiring Diagram (PDF)
- 3 Phase up to 400 AMP Underground Service Conduit and Wiring Diagram (PDF)
- Underground Mobile Home Service (PDF)
Generator
Fees for Overhead Primary to Permanent & Non-Permanent Residences
This is for general information only. NEMEPA fees, aid-in-construction amounts, and policy are subject to change. Please contact our office for any specific questions you may have.
Rate Schedule 405
Rate Schedule 405 outlines new construction fees.
Rate Schedule 405 – The following fees shall be used to determine the contribution in aid of construction for Policy 405.
- Overhead Primary Permanent Residence –
Any extension Greater than 500 feet but less than 1,200 feet AIC = $4.50 per foot
Portion of line extension in excess of 1,200’ AIC = $9 per foot - Overhead Primary Non-Permanent Residence –
Any extension Less than 1,200 feet AIC = $4.50 per foot
Portion of line extension in excess of 1,200 feet AIC = $9 per foot - Overhead Residential Subdivision Development –
AIC = Full cost of construction - Mobile Home Park –
AIC = Full cost of construction - Underground Primary Residential –
Any line extension AIC = $10 per foot - Underground Residential Subdivision Development –
AIC = Full cost of construction. No lot credit. - Underground Residential Multi-Unit Development –
AIC = Full cost of construction - Small Commercial Single Phase Less than 50kW –
Any extension Less than 1,200 feet AIC = $4.50 per foot
Portion of line extension in excess of 1,200 feet AIC = $9 per foot - Commercial/Commercial Development –
AIC = Full cost of construction
(A) AIC= 60% of current manufacturer unit pricing. Unit pricing is updated quarterly by manufacturer. - Overhead/Underground Service –
AIC – up to 200 Amp - $300 per service
AIC - 200 Amp to 400 Amp - $450 per service
AIC - larger than 400 Amp - $600 per Service - Service Poles –
AIC = $400 per pole - Transformer Rental – AIC = $5 per month
Download to print or save: Rate Schedule 405 - New Construction (PDF)
Permanent Residences
The Association will install 500 feet of overhead primary line to any permanent residence at no charge. For line extensions requiring more than 500 feet of primary line, the applicant will be required to pay contribution of aid-in-construction based upon Rate Schedule 405(1).
Non-Permanent Residence
For a customer requesting an overhead primary line to a Non-Permanent Residence, the customer shall be required to pay the contribution of aid-in-construction according to Rate Schedule 405(2).
Mobile Home
All mobile homes will be required to pay the contribution of aid-in-construction based upon Rate Schedule 405(2).
Fees for Underground Primary Permanent & Non-Permanent Residences
On new services where the primary underground is requested by the customer, Association will decide if an underground primary is feasible. If it is feasible, the customer shall be required to pay the contribution to aid-in-construction according to Rate Schedule 405(5). Feasibility will be based on the required location of the underground line(s), possible maintenance problems in the future, and any other engineering and/or operational considerations deemed necessary by the Association.
Service
For the contribution of aid-in-construction refer to Rate Schedule 405 (10)(11).
Commercial Development
Contact our Engineering Department at (662) 238-3160.