New Construction & Remodeling

To have electricity installed to your property you’ll submit an application for new service.

• Application for New Service
• Applications for New Non-Residential Service
• Notice on new Electrical Inspection
• Getting Power to Your Property Flier (PDF)
• Trenching Specifications (PDF)

You can find a list of PUD 3's Engineering Specifications & Policies and our Service Rules & Regulations in the Document Archives.

PUD 3 Documents

What You Need For Installation of New Electrical Service

• Application Fee (see Fee Schedule A (PDF) for current fees) - Application fees can be paid for with cash, check,  Visa or Mastercard. Application Fees are applied to the cost of the extension project that is carried forward to completion. Note: Application Fees are non-refundable.
• Application for Credit (unless you have previously completed the Application for Credit with PUD 3).
• Copy of Building Permit and Approval Number from the State Electrical Inspector are required, but not necessary to submit application for estimate.
• Plot Plan of Development or Drawing of Property (Need location of septic, poles, mobile, home (entrance), and temporaries).
• New Service Address prior to connection of power.
• Copies of current recorded deed or current recorded contract of sale and parcel number for property.
• Property corners clearly marked.

Cost

PUD 3’s engineering staff is specially trained to design a safe, legal, and cost-effective plan to connect your new home or business to PUD 3’s clean, reliable electric grid. Because there are so many variables, we do not give “rough estimates” for specific jobs.

All customers must submit an application for electrical service in order to receive a cost estimate.

This handout may offer a better explanation.

• Mason PUD 3 Rough Estimates (PDF)

Meter Placement

Where's the best place to place your meter?

• PUD 3 must have access to the meter every month.
• The meter base must be installed on the outside of the building, where it’s easy to get to.
• Don’t put the meter base in these locations:
  • Over 5 feet off the ground
  • In a carport or other places that may be enclosed later.
  • In the same area that your dog will be kept.
  • Anywhere you want absolute privacy.

Don't Tamper With The Meter

Customers who have disconnected or reconnected their power without proper authorization and/or have tampered with the meter, or had their seals cut will be billed a minimum tampering fee plus actual costs. (See the Fee Schedule A for current meter tampering fees).

If you're adding or changing your electrical load, we need to know to make sure you get the power needed.

This includes remodeling, changing out your electrical panel, or changing the type of electrical service to your property. Before you or your electrician do the work, please fill out an application for altered service. Depending upon the complexity of the job and number of applications we’re working on, this may take between 2 and 8 weeks, so plan ahead.

• Application for Altered Service
• Application for non-Residential Altered Service or Added Load
• Notice on new Electrical Inspection
• Getting Power to Your Property Flier
• Trenching Specifications

You can find a list of PUD 3's Engineering Specifications & Policies and our Service Rules & Regulations in the Document Archives.

What You Need to Make an Application for a Change to Your Service

• Application for altered service/added load.
• Application for Credit if the PUD 3 account isn’t in your name (unless you have previously completed an Application for Credit).
• A copy of the Building Permit and Approval Number from the State Electrical Inspector are required, but not necessary to submit application for estimate.
• Plot Plan of Development or Drawing of Property (Need location of septic, poles, mobile, home (entrance), and temporaries).
• Copies of current recorded deed or current recorded contract of sale, and parcel number for property.
• Clearly marked parcel corners.

Cost

PUD 3’s engineering staff is specially trained to design a safe, legal, and cost-effective plan to connect your new home or business to PUD 3’s clean, reliable electric grid. Because there are so many variables, we do not give “rough estimates” for specific jobs.

All customers must submit an application for electrical service in order to receive a cost estimate.

This handout may offer a better explanation.

• Mason PUD 3 Rough Estimates (PDF)

Conservation Rebates During Remodeling

PUD 3 may have rebates available for upgrading the energy efficiency of your home or equipment during a remodel. Call the Conservation Department at (360) 426-0777 to learn more.

NOTE: If your remodel requires a permit to bring the building up to code, some rebates may not apply.

Meter Placement

Where's the best place to place your meter?

• PUD 3 must have access to the meter every month.
• The meter base must be installed on the outside of the building, where it’s easy to get to.
• Don’t put the meter base in these locations:
  • Over 5 feet off the ground
  • In a carport or other places that may be enclosed later.
  • In the same area that your dog will be kept.
  • Anywhere you want absolute privacy.

Don't Tamper With The Meter

Customers who have disconnected or reconnected their power without proper authorization and/or have tampered with the meter, or had their seals cut will be billed a minimum tampering fee plus actual costs. (See the Fee Schedule A for current meter tampering fees).