C.C.E.C.A. - New Service Instructions

'New Service' Instructions:

	1. A completed membership application (both pages) along with a $25.00 membership fee and any applicalble deposit. 2. An easement signed by all persons listed on the warranty deed to the property. Each Signature on the easement must be notarized. Note: A notarized warranty deed must accompany each easement form signed by each property owner. The easement consists of a 30' wide cleared path (from ground to sky) and is the responsibility of the applicant. We will need easements for access to distribution lines if crossing adjoining neighbors' property. This is also the applicant's responsibility. 3. A security deposit will be required on all new accounts. A copy of the recorded warranty deed or an acceptable letter of credit may waive a security deposit. An acceptable letter of credit must be for the previous twelve months with no more than two late payments and no disconnection for non-payment. 4. A signed "Security Light" Agreement if a security light is requested. A night-light will be installed on Cherokee county Electric Cooperative poles only*. Contact our engineering department for details and applicable fees. 5. A copy of the valid drivers license and social security card for the new member and their spouse (if applicable). 6. A signed "Existing Underground Utilities Agreement".


Click HERE for ALL Types of typical Meter Loop Specifications Upon receipt of the above information, the new member should allow the easement department two to three working days to check the easement, then call and speak with the staking engineer. to schedule an appointment to have the job staked. Once the staking requirements have been completed, the engineer will inform the customer of any additional fees, easements, or meter pole requirements. At this time the job will be scheduled for construction. Please allow several weeks for construction to be completed. This may take longer during inclement weather. For information concerning when the job is scheduled you may call the Line Superintendent's office in Rusk at 903-683-2248 or the District Office Manager in Chapel Hill at 903-566-5028. Please call our Customer Service Department at 903-683-2248 or long distance at 1-800-992-4280 if you have any questions. LINE CONSTRUCTION – BASIC GUIDELINES: Overhead 1000 feet of overhead service will be built at no expense to a permanent residence. Mobile Homes will be subject to review. Underground An allowable expenditure formula is used to calculate the cost of all underground installations. This formula results in an average cost to be approximately $4.50 per foot. Normally there is a $500 minimum for any underground installation less than 110 feet. Meter Loops & Meter Loop Poles A minimum of a 16-foot pole is required and the member is required to furnish the pole. The Staking Engineer will determine what size meter loop pole is needed for your application. All temporary "saw poles" are required to be 12 feet from the ground to weatherhead and weatherhead must not extend beyond the top of the pole and must be within 6" from the top of the pole. If you have any questions, please call the engineering department at 903-683-2248.