When storms damage equipment or when you are planning new construction, it's good to know who is responsible for maintenance and repairs of your electric service.

Overhead Electric Service

Cooperative

Member-owner

Wires from the transformer to the meter pole and connections on those wires

Meter loop, including the meter socket

Meter pole, guy wires, ground wire and ground rods

Fuse and/or breaker panels, including disconnect switches

Meter

Wires from meter pole to other locations/buildings and connections on those wires

Cooperative

Member-owner

 

Underground Electric Service

Wires from the transformer to the meter and  connections on those wires

Wires from the meter to other locations and connections on those wires

Meter

Meter socket and mounting panel

 

Who Owns What?