Frequently Asked Questions - I'm Building (My Business or Farm)

When should I apply for new service?

As soon as possible after you have the property purchased, your final site plan prepared, and your sub-contractors selected.

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What information is required to apply for new service?

• The responsible party for the construction charges, along with their mailing address and phone number.
• The General Contractor or the point of contact and their phone number
• The service address of the new building location
• The Final Approved site plan with the preferred location of the electric and gas meters marked, as well as the private underground facilities marked and paths located
• The sub-contractor(s) name(s) and phone number(s), who can provide us with the building load information
• The approximate date you will be ready for service.

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What is the cost for a new gas and electric service installation?

The costs are dependent on many factors. After we process your application for the new service with your site plan and building load, our designer will send you a letter and contract related to the costs. Some of these factors include:

• Distances from the primary to your desired meter locations
• Overhead or underground service desired
• Size of the system needed to meet your building load
• Winter construction charges
• Permits and fees

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I have permission from the neighboring business to cross their property for service to my new building. Does WPSC require something in writing?

Yes. You will need to provide us with a signed and notarized easement. When this legal document is recorded as a permanent record, we can schedule and install your new service.

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Will I need to submit an electrical inspection or certificate of compliance prior to WPSC installing the new electrical service?

It is always best to check with your local municipality for their specific requirements.

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