BEFORE SITE VISIT

• Complete application
• Provide recorded landowner’s deed
• Provide certificate of compliance if in Dimmit, Kinney, La Salle, Starr, Webb or Zavala counties
• Pay $100 engineering fee (non-refundable) and any required deposits
• Try to pre-determine route of line (MEC will assist during site visit) and decide meter location (house or meter pole). Medina EC also has LED security lights available; if you are interested in one, please determine that location and let a member service representative know, or tell the staker when they visit.
• 40 feet of right-of-way must be cleared–20 feet on either side of the lines
•  If easements are needed, you will be required to get deeds and ask for aerial easements from adjoining property owners. Any deeds and easements must be obtained by the member and will be determined at site visit.
• $1,800 construction credit is available for permanent residences. Prior to site visit, location must have an adequate water supply, a connection to wastewater facilities, and a home that is constructed or placed on a permanent foundation. (For mobile home, all wheels, axles and hitch must be removed).

SITE VISIT PROCESS

• All private and underground lines and equipment should be 30 feet or more away from either side of the electric lines. If the septic tank, lateral lines or any other privately owned lines or equipment are in the area where the power lines will be built, have them marked so our crews are aware of them.
• MEC will set meter poles and that cost will be included in the estimate. MEC provides the meter can to you.
• 200 amp meter loop can be purchased through MEC for $760-850* plus applicable taxes. We recommend you use a licensed electrician for the installation. Wiring specifications can be found at further down the page, or by request. *Pricing is determined by the size of meter pole and is subject to change without notice.
• Right-of-way must be cleared BEFORE the line can be staked.  The lines cannot be staked if the full 40 feet width is not cleared. This includes ground and air space.
• One week after this visit, you will receive a phone call with an estimated cost of construction for your project. Member and MEC agree on route and what easements/permits will be needed.
•  When you give approval to move forward, your job will move to the construction process.

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

• A member service representative will contact you once they have prepared an invoice and easement(s) for you to sign. This can take 3-4 business days; it can take longer depending on the complexity of the easements required. Payments are not accepted until the documents are prepared and sent to you.
• Pay invoices and return signed easements to any office.
• Once construction estimate is paid and all required documents have been received, the project will be sent to construction for scheduling.
• Jobs are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Normally it takes 4 to 6 weeks from the time the job is sent to construction for it to be built. It can take longer if severe weather has impacted the area or special permits are required.
• Construction foremen will call a day or two before the job is built.
• All debris and equipment must be out of the 40 foot-wide easement where construction will take place.

Download a copy of the checklist.

Phase 1: INITIAL SUBDIVISION / BACKBONE LINE REQUEST

• Complete the subdivision/backbone line application, which is typically done by the developer/builder.
• Provide approved plat in auto cad format and PDF format.
• Provide certificate of compliance if in Dimmit, Kinney, LaSalle, Starr, Webb or Zavala counties.
• Pay $100 engineering fee (non-refundable).
• Medina EC will review the approved plat and determine design cost. The cooperative will also determine if any easements (utility or other) are required. 
• Once the design cost is paid, Medina EC will begin the designing phase.
• The final design will be provided for approval. Once approval is granted, a member service representative will prepare a construction invoice for payment and easements for your signature. This typically takes 3-4 business days, but it can be longer depending on the complexity of the easements. Payments are not accepted until the documents are sent to you.
• Once all required documents are received and the construction estimate is paid, the project will be sent to construction for scheduling. Jobs are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. It normally takes 4-6 weeks from the time the job is sent to construction for it to be built. It can take longer if severe weather has impacted the area or special permits are required.
• The construction foremen will call and notify you a day or two before the job is started.

Phase 2: TEMPORARY SERVICE REQUEST

• Complete the New Construction application, found at MedinaEC.org/NewService. This is typically done by the developer/builder.
• Pay the $100 engineering fee (non-refundable) and any security deposits (if applicable).
• Provide certificate of compliance if in Dimmit, Kinney, LaSalle, Starr, Webb or Zavala counties.
• Notify Medina EC when the temporary pole and meter loop are ready to be energized. You will receive a call to set up an appointment for a site visit within 7 business days. 
• Approximately one business week after the site visit, you will receive a phone call with an estimated cost of construction for your project, if applicable. Otherwise, please expect the location to be energized within 3-5 business days.

Phase 3: PERMANENT SERVICE REQUEST

• Once you are ready to have permanent service installed at the location, go to MedinaEC.org/NewService and complete the New Construction application. You can access a checklist for that process on the New Service page under What to Expect.

Download a copy of the checklist.

Single Phase Wiring Specifications

Three Phase Wiring Specifications

If your project requires new construction, please refer to the proper wiring specifications prior to construction. If you have any questions, contact us.

A 911 Address is required for your electric account. If you do not have one, contact the 911 coordinator for your county.

We offer 200 amp meter loops for members to purchase at a discounted rate—$760-850* plus tax. If you're interested in purchasing one for your new construction job, please ask the Medina EC staff member you are dealing with about that option. Medina EC sets our own meter poles. We will not install equipment on poles that have been set by an electrician or homeowner.

*Pricing is determined by the size of meter pole and is subject to change without notice.