– A. Permanent Dwelling. It is the desire and intention of the Cooperative to make electric service available to all permanent residences in its service area consistent with sound business practice and proper management. The Cooperative considers a permanent residence to be a fixed, permanent dwelling connected to an inspected and approved septic and water systems. This does NOT include cabins, tiny homes, Air B & B’s, Yurts, barns, campers, or any other structure that does not average a monthly usage of 900 KWH or more.  Management, at its sole discretion, has the authority to determine if the structure meets the requirements to qualify as a permanent dwelling.

System studies have shown that the average line extension to a residential primary dwelling costs the Cooperative $7,500. Therefore, in an effort to keep utility line extension costs affordable to each member requesting electrical service, the Cooperative will grant a credit of up to $7,500 towards the construction of an overhead / underground line extension. This construction will take place along the most feasible route determined by the Cooperative. The member will pay any additional costs associated with a more expensive route. If the line extension exceeds $7,500 in estimated cost, the member requesting such service will pay in advance an aid to construction for the line extension costs above $7,500. An additional credit of up to $1,500 may granted for a right of way maintenance credit if the customer chooses primary underground construction to their residence.

In all cases other than a permanent residence, a credit up to $1000 will be given to a new line extension and the member will be responsible for all additional costs and will pay such in advance. The Cooperative retains ownership of all facilities and retains the right to serve other members from these facilities and to tap these facilities to serve other members.

The member will provide the Cooperative with all necessary right-of-way easements for said construction.

In the event the meter is not connected at the time of electrical service is made available, a minimum billing will be sent to the member for such service.