New Electric Service

Overhead & Underground Service

If you are building new, or simply want to transfer an existing service into your name, click here to start the process on-line. Then click on the link at the bottom to start a new service.

If you choose to have the lines buried, a Cooperative representative will meet with you at your building site to determine the cost of burying the electric line. You will receive an invoice for the construction of the electric service which will be based on the amount of primary and secondary line required and the size of the electric service that you request.

The primary electric line runs from the road to the transformer. Primary electric lines are buried 42-48 inches in the ground. The secondary electric line runs from the transformer to the meter base on the side of the house. Secondary electric lines must be buried at least 36 inches in the ground. It is possible to install the cablevision and telephone line with the electric line. Water lines must be dug separately and cannot be installed with an electric line.

Your electric cooperative installs all of the underground electric lines in our service territory and maintains responsibility for the line for the existence of the home or business. If you are planning to build a new home, please contact the Cooperative at 419-394-4110 or 1-800-962-3830 approximately six weeks before new electric service is needed.

There may be a cost for overhead lines as well. The cost of installing a new service is based on the amount of facilities added by Midwest Electric and the estimated annual usage for the new service.