Planning to Build?
Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) has developed this video to explain the steps needed to connect power to your location.
Install, Upgrade, or Relocate a Service
- The following forms are for installing new services (you need new lines and poles), upgrading an existing service or relocating a service
- Be sure to notify GVEA when installing a large load, like a heat pump or whole-house on-demand hot water heater, so we can ensure sufficient electric capacity is installed
- Note: If you are moving in or out of a house or business, you’ve come to the wrong page – Visit our Start/Stop Service page
Required Forms
- An application and meeting with one of our field representatives is required to begin the new service connection process
- Contact our New Construction department at (907) 452-1151 x5870 to get started
Plan your power needs using the following items:
- Service Application (To be filled out for all new construction or upgrades)
- New Member Form (For brand new members only; if you are a current GVEA member or a business owner, do not fill out this form)
- Business Service Application (For new businesses only)
- Steps to Obtain Residential Electric Service (PDF) (An application without a street address will not be processed)
Construction Guides
- Electrical Service Requirements for Residential Buildings (PDF)
- Minimize Delays – New Service Requirements (PDF)
- Commercial & Multi-Residential Installations (PDF)
- Overhead Residential Service (PDF)
- Meter on House – Type A (PDF)
- Meter on House – Type B (PDF)
- Meter on Pole – Type C (PDF)
- Meter on Pole – Type D (PDF)
- Meter on House – Type E (PDF)
- Meter on House – Type F (PDF)
- Underground Service Guide (PDF)
- Secondary Underground Residential Service – Type F Supplement (PDF)
- Non-Utility Power Producer Interconnection Specifications (PDF)
- Preferred Underground Service Connection (PDF)
- 2023 Service Guideline Changes (PDF)
Standard Costs for New Connections and Line Extensions can be obtained by calling (907) 458-5870.