At Lea County Electric Cooperative, we want to make the process of becoming a member and receiving electric service as smooth as possible. Having the required information on hand when you apply for service will save you time. We've outlined the information you will need to bring into our office to set up your electric service account and membership at the Cooperative.

We require:Member filling out paperwork

  • Name
  • Mailing Address (current)
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Alternate Phone Number(s)
  • Completed and signed Application for Service (Obtained by calling or coming into our office.)
  • Applicant's Social Security number or Federal Tax ID
  • A valid driver's license or photo ID
  • Deposit on account (if required)

Existing Service Location

An existing location is any place where a meter is already present, and electricity has been on before. This includes a change in tenant requests. To connect service at an existing service location, please have the following information ready to provide to the customer service representative:

  • Service address (of the property where the meter is currently connected - street name, 911 address, county)
  • Meter number

New Location

A new location is any place where there has never been electricity, including new home construction, a business, or other non-residential services. To establish service at a new location, please contact our Engineering Department.  For further information, simply come by our office to apply for service, or call us toll-free at 1-800-510-5232.

 

Deposit Policy

  • You will be required to pay a deposit for residential service if you have received three (3) or more final notices for electric service in the last twelve consecutive months, if the Cooperative has terminated your service for non-payment, or if you are applying for new service. The deposit is an average of two (2) months usage limited to one-sixth of the estimated annual electric bill. Deposits accrue interest at the rate set by the Cooperative's Board of Trustees and will be paid to you annually or when the deposit is returned or credited to your account.

  • If requesting new residential service, you may present a payment history letter from your previous electric utility showing twelve consecutive months of service within the last twenty-four months, with no more than three (3) late payments or one (1) disconnection for non-pay.  Deposits, plus accrued interest, will be returned in twelve months if service has not been disconnected or had more than one (1) late payment in the last twelve months.  Deposits will be refunded or applied against an outstanding indebtedness upon termination of service.

  • Cash deposits earn interest at 2.02% per annum.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

  • If you are requesting new commercial service, a deposit is an average of two (2) months usage limited to one-sixth of the estimated annual electric bill. Deposits accrue interest at the rate set by the Cooperative's Board of Trustees and will be paid to you annually or when the deposit is returned or credited to your account.  Deposits, plus accrued interest, will be returned in twelve months if service has not been disconnected or had more than one (1) late payment in the last twelve months. Deposits will be refunded or applied to an outstanding indebtedness upon termination of service.

  • Cash deposits earn interest at 2.02% per annum.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

  • Your deposit will be based on $30.00 per connected KW.

  • An irrevocable letter of credit or guarantee from a financial institution may be used in lieu of cash.

  • Deposits are refunded upon disconnection of service.

  • Cash deposits earn interest at 2.02% per annum.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

  • The deposit is an average of two (2) months usage limited to one-sixth of the estimated annual electric bill. If actual use is at least twice the amount of the estimated billings, a new deposit requirement may be calculated and an additional deposit may be required to be made within seven (7) days.  Deposits accrue interest at the rate set by the Cooperative's Board of Trustees and will be paid to you annually or when the deposit is returned or credited to your account. 

  • An irrevocable letter of credit or guarantee from a financial institution may be used in lieu of cash.

  • Deposits are refunded after two years if there are no more than three (3) delinquencies in the last twelve months.

  • Cash deposits earn interest at 2.02% per annum.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Other Special Services:

All service connections or disconnections requested and made after regular working hours and on weekends or holidays, which have not previously been arranged for, may be made at the option of the Utility.