Security
Deposits
No security deposit
is required for residences
that are owner occupied and
a permanent structure. A $75
deposit is required for residential
mobile homes located on owned
property. A deposit equal to
two months of bills but not
exceeding $175 is required
for residential rental houses
and apartments. A $175 deposit
is required for residential
mobile homes located on leased
land. A deposit is also required
for camps, recreational or
seasonal accounts and farm
accounts. Contact Magnolia
Electric Power Association
Member Services Department
for details. Commercial deposits
are equal to two months of
bills. Deposits are returnable
upon termination of service.
How Long Will It Take?
Under normal circumstances most
accounts that require no line
construction are connected the
following workday. Accounts needing
line construction require seven
to ten working days after all
fees are paid, forms signed and
other requirements met. Weather
conditions may delay this longer.
Line Construction Costs
A construction deposit or aid to construction charge is required for lines over 200 feet long built to service mobile homes, farm accounts and recreational or seasonal accounts. Aid to construction charges for commercial accounts are based on an engineering study to determine feasibility.
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Mobile Homes
Under current law you must provide
proof of registration with the
county tax assessor and a 911
address in order to receive electric
service for a mobile home. Bring
your property deed to help reduce
your security deposit.
Click
here to download the mobile
home meter loop specifications
along with the diagram. (140k,
pdf)
Installation Requirements
Service entrances, meter poles
etc., must meet certain requirements
before Magnolia Electric Power
Association will connect the
installation. These requirements
are available from Magnolia Electric
Power Association.
Underground Secondary and Primary Construction
200 ampere single phase underground secondary service is available for $100. The member is to supply and install conduit run for the service.
Underground single phase primary service is $2 per foot. Conversion from overhead to underground is $3.50 per foot. Relocating an existing underground facility, installing new underground service to a mobile home, installing three-phase underground facilities, etc. will be subject to charges determined by an engineering study.
Underground service to a camp, recreational, or seasonal account will be at full cost. To be considered for underground service the area must be considered feasible and practical as determined by Magnolia Electric Power Association.
Initial backfilling is provided by MEPA. Additional backfilling or tamping is the responsibility of the consumer/member.
Buried cable, lines, septic tanks, etc. must be clearly marked by the consumer/member. Schedule 40 PVC pipe must be provided for crossing driveways.
Click here to download the underground specifications along with a diagram. (260k, pdf)
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