When installing a new electrical service, be it for a new home, garage, grain dryer, or camper pedestal, there is a series of steps that will make the process go much easier. You'll find that information here.
Starting a New Installation Project
When installing a new service, we need to work closely with you to meet your needs and to meet the applicable specifications and codes.
The first step, before you call, is to make sure you know where everything is going. You should know the permanent placement of your electrical service, where your well and septic will be (if applicable), and your driveway should be staked in its permanent place.
When you're ready, we will set up an account for you and schedule an appointment to meet with one of our Staking Technicians at your property. They will determine a route and provide you with a written cost estimate. This must be paid in full and your electric socket installed and wired to a breaker box before we will proceed with the project.
After installing your electric socket, your electrician must complete an electrical contractor’s affidavit (which will be provided to you) and have the service inspected. Bypass meter sockets are required on all new services and electrical services will have to pass inspection (when required by law) before installation.
If the proposed route of power crosses a neighboring property, we will need to record a right-of-way easement. You are required to obtain permission from the owner of the neighboring land and get an easement signed. The easement will be provided to you by Dunn Energy Cooperative.
You can reach Jenna, our New Service Coordinator, at 715-232-6240 or by email at jbierman@dunnenergy.com
If you have any questions regarding load management, electric vehicle chargers, or renewable energy, please contact Chris Marlett at 715-232-6240.
Upgrading an Existing Service
If you are looking to upgrade the existing electrical service to your home, farm, or business, please call the office at 715-232-6240 to schedule an appointment to meet with a Staking Technician. Due to the fact that there are so many variables when upgrading an existing service, we will not be able to give you an estimate over the phone.
Important Construction Information
Each and every new service will require a non-refundable $300 fee to secure an onsite appointment. Once your project proceeds, the $300 will be applied to your new construction costs.
Each and every new service will require an easement if we do not currently have one on file with the Register of Deeds.
Any new construction that takes place after October 31 will be subject to winter construction charges, regardless of weather.
Each job is afforded two site visits by Dunn staff; an initial appointment and a final staking. If your job requires more than these two visits, it is at the sole discretion of Dunn to charge a fee of $200 per additional visit.
Single-phase 200-amp socket requirement:
Each new single-phase home or business on Dunn Energy Cooperative lines must have a minimum of a 200-amp service and the metering must be lever bypass. When installing the meter, an expansion joint is also required.
New Construction Costs
Standard single-phase residential service
$300 Up Front Staking Fee
$750 Mobilization Fee
Primary Footage
$11.00/foot 0-400’
$5.00/foot 401' +
Road Crossing: $400
DW Crossing: $300
Primary cabinet installation: $1,200
*seasonal, business, and services greater than 200-amps will need a staking appointment to determine costs
*other fees may apply, at the Cooperative's discretion, depending on the design of the project. It is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to meet with a Staking Technician to receive an accurate job estimate
All other service types, call the office at 715-232-6240 for pricing.
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