Whether you are looking to start new service with Tri-County Electric Cooperative, move your member number to a new location, or are moving off our system, we are here to help! 

Residential Membership Application

Everything you need to know to start new service with Tri-County Electric Cooperative

 

A member can apply for service by completing the online Service Application. 

 

To start new service with us, you will need the following documents:

  1. Complete the online Service Application.
  2. Copy of a valid state-issued ID for each person to be listed on the account.
  3. Documentation stating you own or lease the residence, with the applicant name and service address visible.
  4. Any applicable tax exemption documents.

 

To finalize the account, the following charges may apply:

  1. $25.00 membership fee. This is refundable when a member-owner leaves the system.
  2. $20.00 new account fee for processing the application for service.
  3. Security Deposit: We will run a soft credit check to determine if a deposit is required.

Everything you need to know to transfer your service with Tri-County Electric Cooperative

 

A member can apply to transfer service by completing the online Service Application. 

 

To transfer service with us, please provide the following information:

  1. Complete the online Service Application.
  2. Provide the current service address where you receive electric power
  3. Provide the new address where the service is needed
  4. Documentation stating you own or lease the residence

 

To finalize the service transfer, the following charges may apply:

  1. $20.00 new account fee for processing the service transfer
  2. Security deposit. A deposit may be required before service is transferred if the credit for any type of service does not meet the cooperative's standards.

A security deposit can be waived based on your pay history from the past 12 consecutive months of service. A member must have no more than two late payments and was never disconnected for nonpayment of service to waive the security deposit.

Everything you need to know to end your service with Tri-County Electric Cooperative

 

A member can stop service by completing the Disconnect Service Request form.

 

After service is ended, a member may expect:

  1. The $25.00 membership fee and applicable deposit funds are applied to the final bill
  2. After the account is final, or the last transaction is complete, any account credit will be issued by check within 4-6 weeks

 

Did you know?

As a member-owner you earn patronage capital each year you have electric service. After you leave the system, keep your current address up to date as you move to ensure you receive your capital credits checks in the future. If you move, simply notify the co-op so we can update your member record. Learn more about capital credits.

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