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Starting a Residential New Service with Lake Country Power
In order to make the installation of your new electric service easier, the process for starting a new service with Lake Country Power is outlined below.
Please read through the following steps for a better understanding of the new service process.
1. Initiating the application process for new service:
- Complete the Residential New Service Application in full
- Complete the Membership/Service Agreement form, which is page 3 of the application
- Complete the Right-of-Way Easement form, which is part of the overall application
- Submit a $500 Engineering Fee for single-phase; or $2,750 Engineering Fee for underwater service when you return the completed application to Lake Country Power
- For residential services, include an additional $100 with the application for a security deposit which will be applied with interest to your electric bill after 12 months of satisfactory credit history.
2. Clear the right-of-way
- 20 feet for underground
- 40 feet for overhead
- 50 feet for three-phase service
3. Comply with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Construction Code and Licensing Division requirements:
- Provide a new service property address to Lake Country Power
- Complete the Minnesota Electrical Inspection Certificate and return with your application to Lake Country Power. For your convenience, we’ve included a link to the electrical inspection form where you may print a copy.
4. When the steps above are complete, a New Service Representative from Lake Country Power will contact you to schedule an on-site staking appointment.
5. Line construction charges will apply as follows to new services, effective March 1, 2009:
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$5.00 per foot for primary extension and the first run of secondary |
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$5.00 per foot for primary extension and the first run of secondary $5.00 per foot for additional runs of secondary An additional $200 for each additional 200 amps of service size, or fraction thereof, above 200 amps. |
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$5.00 per foot for primary extension $8.00 per foot for first run of secondary |
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$5.00 per foot for primary extension $8.00 per foot for first run of secondary $5.00 per foot for additional runs of secondary An additional $200 for each additional 200 amps of service size, or fraction thereof, above 200 amps. |
- Note: Primary is the high voltage that runs to the transformer. Secondary is the low voltage that runs between the transformer and the meter, and is used in homes and businesses.
- The application and cost estimates are valid for a period of 9 months.
- Additional governmental permit fees may also apply (i.e. federal, state and county, etc.)
- DNR Utility Crossing Licenses Fees: $2,250 for water crossings and $3,500 for land crossings. All DNR license fees due before applications are filed.
- Winter construction charges ($14 per foot) shall apply to the extension of underground facilities after three inches of frost is present as determined by the cooperative.
- Additional special construction charges shall apply to the extension of facilities in difficult to build areas, in addition to line extension charges.
- The following items are included for your new single-phase service from Lake Country Power:
- Co-op furnishes 3 wire meter loops, including a 200 amp breaker type by-pass meter base loop mounted on pole or pedestal.
- If you require a second service for Energy Wise® heating/cooling programs, Lake Country Power will provide a second 200 amp non-breaker meter loop or pedestal for additional cost if requested and installed at the same time as the general service. (Note: service for heating and cooling will require the burying of an additional control wire or the purchasing of additional equipment such as an extenda socket.)
6. Upon completing the steps above, contact Lake Country Power to schedule your new service installation. Call 800-421-9959.
To further assist with your new service, you may want to contact an electrician and/or HVAC contractor. To view a list for contact information, simply click the list you want below:
- Area Electricians
- HVAC Contractors (heating, ventilation and air conditioning).
- Ground Source Heat Pump Contractors
Special reminder: Remember to call before you dig. Call Minnesota’s Gopher State One Call at 1-800-252-1166 or visit www.gopherstateonecall.org.
For an energy-efficient home, be sure to read about the New Home Construction Program through Lake Country Power and Conservation Technologies. An additional fact sheet on building a new Energy Wise rated home is also available.
Important: Please read this reminder if you plan to use our load management / EnergyWise programs.
People, Property and Power Lines
...Frequently asked questions about power lines on or near your property. This new brochure covers the following topics of interest:
- What an easement is
- What a right of way is
- Lines are built to meet our members’ needs and provide reliable service
- Lines are built to NERC and NESC standards
- What creates the need for new transmission lines
- Why trees need to be trimmed
- What clearances we need for safety
- How lines are planned and routed
Red Flags Rule: Protecting you from identity theft
Contacts for New Services:
- Jennie at the Grand Rapids service center: 218-326-7160 (phone) or 218-326-7160 (fax)
- Carmen at the Kettle River service center: 218-485-2249 (phone) or 218-485-2249 (fax)
- Wendy at the Mountain Iron service center: 218-742-5701 (phone) or 218-742-5701 (fax)
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Starting a Commercial New Service with Lake Country Power
In order to make the installation of your new electric service easier, the process for starting a new service with Lake Country Power is outlined below.
Please read through the following steps for a better understanding of the new service process.
1. Initiating the application process for new service:
- Complete the Commercial New Service Application in full
- Complete the Membership Information, Service Information and Service Agreement forms
- Complete the Right-of-Way Easement form, which is part of the overall application
- Submit a $500 Engineering Fee for single-phase; or $800 for three-phase service when you return the completed application to Lake Country Power
- Commercial security deposit amounts will be determined by Lake Country Power after application is received.
2. Clear the right-of-way
- 20 feet for underground
- 40 feet for overhead
- 50 feet for three-phase service
3. Comply with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Construction Code and Licensing Division requirements:
- Provide a new service property address to Lake Country Power
- Provide electrical contractor information
4. When the steps above are complete, a New Service Representative from Lake Country Power will contact you to schedule an on-site staking appointment.
5. Line construction charges will apply as follows to new services, effective March 1, 2009:
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$5.00 per foot for primary extension and the first run of secondary |
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$5.00 per foot for primary extension and the first run of secondary |
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$5.00 per foot for primary extension |
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$5.00 per foot for primary extension |
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$8.00 per foot for primary extension and first run of secondary |
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$8.00 per foot for primary extension and first run of secondary |
Note: Primary is the high voltage that runs to the transformer. Secondary is the low voltage that runs between the transformer and the meter, and is used in homes and businesses.
- The application and cost estimates are valid for a period of 9 months.
- Additional governmental permit fees may also apply (i.e. federal, state and county, etc.)
- DNR Utility Crossing Licenses Fees: $2,250 for water crossings and $3,500 for land crossings. All DNR license fees due before applications are filed.
- Winter construction charges ($14 per foot) shall apply to the extension of underground facilities after three inches of frost is present as determined by the cooperative.
- Additional special construction charges shall apply to the extension of facilities in difficult to build areas, in addition to line extension charges.
- The following items are included for your new single-phase service from Lake Country Power:
- Co-op furnishes 3 wire meter loops, including a 200 amp breaker type by-pass meter base loop mounted on pole or pedestal.
- If you require a second service for Energy Wise® heating/cooling programs, Lake Country Power will provide a second 200 amp non-breaker meter loop or pedestal for additional cost if requested and installed at the same time as the general service. (Note: service for heating and cooling will require the burying of an additional control wire or the purchasing of additional equipment such as an extenda socket.)
6. Upon completing the steps above, contact Lake Country Power to schedule your new service installation. Call 800-421-9959.
To further assist with your new service, you may want to contact an electrician and/or HVAC contractor. To view a list for contact information, please visit the residential section.
Contacts for New Services:
- Jennie at the Grand Rapids service center: 218-326-7160 (phone) or 218-326-7160 (fax)
- Carmen at the Kettle River service center: 218-485-2249 (phone) or 218-485-2249 (fax)
- Wendy at the Mountain Iron service center: 218-742-5701 (phone) or 218-742-5701 (fax)