Residential Charges and Fees

Temporary Service $300.00
Overhead Service Installation $800.00
Underground Service Installation $500.00
Service Upgrade (100->200 amp) $150.00
Pole* $2.30/month

*The Foreman will determine if poles are needed and they will remain the property of the Groton Electric Light Department.
Additional Notes:

  • If house is demolished (and rebuilt) & wires are removed at the street, that is considered a “NEW SERVICE” – if house is demolished & meter moved to a temp service then meter moved to permanent – $100 for each move
  • For multi-family dwellings (residential) – 1st service drop (including meter) is full price, each additional drop off 1st drop is $200.00 ea. (ie. 3-family underground service-$500.00 for 1st meter, $200.00 each additional meter for total of $900.00). If separate drops, each service drop is full price.

New Construction Fees

Temporary Service $300.00
Installation of Pole* $900.00 (depends on size)
Installation of Anchor* $200.00
Cell Tower Owner $500.00

*The Foreman will determine if poles/anchors are needed and they will remain the property of the Groton Electric Light Department.

Commercial Charges and Fees

Overhead Service Installation $1,500.00
Overhead New Three-Phase Service $1,500.00
Underground Service Installation $1,200.00
Underground New Three-Phase Service $1,200.00
Upgrade (increased amperage) $150.00
Electric Heat Minimum $3,000.00