Explain new electric process please

Hi,
I’m about to get the ball rolling on getting electric installed on our property up north. I kinda understand, but would like to know what I’m talking about before I call the co-op on Monday. If I understand this right, the co-op will run a underground line from the closest exisiting transformer to a new transformer on my property. I heard that the first 50 feet is free? I understand that I will be responsible for a 500 dollar transformer fee and also responsible to erect a meter loop. I don’t know what that is! I know nothing about electricity or how it is installed.Has anyone had new electric installed, could you walk me through the process? Thanks!

Brian, not sure where in Northern MN you are talking about. If you are in Lake Country Power (Lake Country Crackheads) area, I’d suggest an alternate route. We bought a generator for our cabin because of Lake Country Crackheads outrageous prices and horrible service. Rig a 10 gallon gas tank and you’ll have more than enough power for any weekend you’ll be up there.

That first 50 feet free is BS. At least it is with Lake Country Crackheads.

Basically the power company will take responsibility for the line up to the meter. PUT THE METER ON THE BUILDING. Otherwise you are responsible for the line from the meter to the building. Another trick they use to rip you off.

Of course this is dealing with Lake Country Crackheads. Not sure about other co-ops. Good luck.

It’ll be Mille Lacs Electric Co-op. Aitkin County.

Ok, well that’s better. I bought a home with existing electricity on Mille Lacs. They are a pretty decent co-op. Good luck.

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It’ll be Mille Lacs Electric Co-op. Aitkin County.

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That’s who did ours… very easy to work with

big G

When I did mine last fall I called the Coop and met them and told them where everything is going. He later came and marked the line out after I decided where I wanted the transformer. He marked it out because the line is buried by a sub-contractor. They came and dug it in in few hours. My line was about 1850 long. They did not charge for the first 250 feet and it was 3.50 a foot after that if it was above or below ground. This price included the transformer and a 4 way splitter they put by the road for my future gate. The electrician supplied the meter box and ran power from there which I had him put it next to the transformer. The price they sharged me was exactly 3.50 a foot with no extras. It was a little over $5800 for mine. There was no transformer fee for me because everyone in the coop gets charged a monthly fee for that. And they do not start at a transformer unless the only lines near you are to high of voltage maybe.

I would talk to one of the engineers there. They should talk you through it. Mine was in SE Minnesota.