Not sure if MVEC will be the power provider at your new location?
Use this interactive map from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). MVEC’s service area is highlighted in yellow. Utility boundaries across the state are established and regulated by the PUC.
Minnesota Utility Service MapNew Service Installation Steps
- Set up an MVEC account. Start by submitting a Residential or Business/Builder application using a button below.
- Have your electrician:
- Install a meter socket and service panel.
- Apply for a state electrical permit.
- Notify MVEC when the service is ready to be energized.
3. An MVEC engineer will visit the site to determine installation needs.
- Charges are assessed; if applicable, payment is required before scheduling.
- MVEC crews will be assigned to complete the work.
- Allow 2-4 weeks for completion after the site is ready.
*New Residential Account includes a home, a stand-alone garage, or other new building on your property.
*Pre-approved builders and accounts set up in the homeowner’s name do not require prepayment. To pay, you can call MVEC’s Touch-n-Go Line at 855-963-3830 or pay online. Please remember to have your account number handy.
Where should I place the meter socket?
In a typical housing development, the meter socket should be placed on the house corner nearest to MVEC’s power source (transformer, pedestal or wire stub). Please call MVEC to determine which lot corner the dedicated power source is located.
If the meter socket is located beyond the house’s closest corner, on the back of the house or on the side opposite of the power source, additional charges will apply.
For rural or non-typical installations, a site visit by an engineer may be required to determine best placement of the meter socket and other equipment.
I am building on a larger lot/in a rural area. Are there additional requirements?
You may need to visit with an engineer on site to determine the best location of wire and equipment. You may be required to sign a line installation agreement, and an easement may also be needed.
My builder is requesting a temporary service. How is this done?
Your electrician will need to set up a temporary service at MVEC’s power source on the lot corner, complete with provisions for a simple hookup by MVEC’s maintenance crew. As with a permanent service, the electrician will need to obtain a state electrical permit and notify MVEC that the service is ready. Additional charges will apply. A typical time frame for connection is about 3 business days.
Are there additional charges in winter?
Weather-related charges will assessed when conditions create additional labor or alternative installation methods. These usually happen between October and April, but may occur anytime there is excessive rain, mud, snow or frost.
Questions? Call (952)492-2313 or (800) 282.6832
