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Establishing a New Service Thank you for inquiring about a new electric service provided by Runestone Electric Association. Following is some information that may be helpful as you go through the new service process. New Service Application & Design A staking engineer will be scheduled to meet with you to discuss your new service when the following forms and fees are received at our office:
Runestone Electric Association will design the service extension and determine if any additional charges or requirements apply. We energize your electrical service after the above and any other local and state requirements are met and the blue copy of the inspection certificate is received. Important note: The billing of the $17.00 monthly fixed charge will begin when our construction has been completed, even if no meter has been installed. Some accounts require little or no construction on our part. Our facilities in some cases are already in place. In those situations please note that the $17.00 monthly fixed charge will begin with the next billing cycle. Site Preparation It is the customer's responsibility to prepare the property for the installation of the electrical service. This includes: the grading and landscaping of the property, tree trimming and a clear unobstructed path for the electric service as specified by staking engineers. Wiring Inspection Temporary and permanent services must be inspected by a Minnesota State Electrical Inspector. As a homeowner, you are allowed to complete your own wiring, or you may have a master electrician do it for you. If you do your own wiring, you must complete a Request for Inspection (affidavit) form with the State and submit the applicable fees. When your service is ready for inspection, you must notify the State Electrical Inspector. We will energize your service when we receive a copy of the approved inspection certificate (affidavit) and all Runestone Electric Association's requirements are met. Click here for details on homeowner wiring and inspection. |
