New Project Checklist

The following checklist provides information you will need prior to adding new or upgraded service.

Project Identification

• Project name
• Owner's name and contact information
• Contact person's name and contact information
• Architect and consulting engineer
• General contractor and electrical contractor (when known)
• Project address/service address
• Legal description (for easements if needed)

Building Location

• Site plan
• Building elevations
• Grade changes planned
• Distribution pole relocations

Electrical Data

• Total connected load details: a) lighting kW; b) motor HP; c) heating kW; d) air conditioning kW or tonnage; e) miscellaneous
• kW of largest unit of load
• Estimated maximum demand in kW (if available)
• Type of transformer installation desired: a) padmount; b) overhead; c) other
• Point of entrance / meter location desired
• Voltage and phase desired
• Electrical one-line diagram
• Number and size of each main disconnect
• Number and size of line and load conductors
• kVa meter or specialized (pulse) metering needed
• If rewiring, old meter number
• Possible future load additions

Time Schedule

• Work drawings, start and completion dates
• Bid date
• Permanent service date