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Easy Steps to Start Your Service with Powell Valley Electric Cooperative
Setting up your electric service with PVEC is straightforward. Just follow the steps below.
1. Apply by submitting an application
Please complete a service application at one of our offices or conveniently online.
2. Provide Identification
Applicants need to provide two forms of identification. One must be a valid photo ID and a second form of identification with the applicant’s name on it.
3. Membership Fee
As a member-owned cooperative, PVEC requires a one-time membership fee of $5.00.
4. Deposit
A deposit, calculated as twice the average monthly bill for your service location over the past year, is required. If there is no billing history, standard deposit rates apply:
| Apartment, Condo | $160.00 |
| Cabin, Houseboat | $100.00 |
| Camper | $70.00 |
| Barn, Electric Fence | $50.00 |
| Pump, Garage | $70.00 |
Deposits are refundable after 12 consecutive months of on-time payments.
In some cases, the deposit requirement may be waived if you have a good credit history with PVEC, a positive credit report from a previous electric utility, or a third-party co-signer with active electric for 12 months and a good credit history at PVEC. Reach out to your local PVEC office for more information.