Construction Information

Whether you are building a new home, upgrading service, or considering installing your own renewable energy system, it is important to communicate with us while in the planning stages.

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The Minnesota Board of Electricity has adopted the 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) and it becomes effective November 17, 2020.  Electrical work authorized by permits issued on or after November 17, 2020, must comply with the 2020 edition.

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Electric Service Guide

To help ensure quality electric service, members, contractors, builders, architects and engineers are encouraged to refer to our Electric Service Guide when planning for upgrades or modifications to existing service.  The Electric Service Guide provides information about application requirements, pre-construction requirements, general construction requirements and types of service.

Electric Service Guide

NESC Line Clearance Chart

When building anything near power lines, it's important to understand clearance standards set by the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).  Click below to access this easy-to-read chart.

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New Subdivision Construction

Members who are building a new home in an established subdivision must fill out this form.

While we do our best to accommodate your construction schedule, adequate lead time is necessary for us to obtain the needed equipment.  The sooner you can let us know your project requirements, the better we are able to meet your service request.

New Subdivision Construction Form

Electric Service Upgrades

Are you making upgrades to your home or business?  Are you an electrician needing a disconnect while you do work on a new build?  Click below to contact us regarding work you may need done during construction.  When possible, please give us one week notice before the work needs to be done.

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Member-Owned Renewable Energy Systems

If you are interested in or planning to install your own renewable energy system, start here to understand how your system will interconnect to the electric grid.

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