New Service:
- If you need a new electrical service or an upgrade of existing service, please call our engineering department at (970) 867-5688, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- When calling for an estimate over the phone, or setting up an appointment to meet on-site, please have the township, range and section of the property or at least the county and crossroads available to look up the property on our maps.
Rebates available up to $2,500 or more:
- MCREA and Tri-State offer substantial rebates on Air Source Heat Pumps for both heating and cooling, home EV chargers, electric outdoor power tools and the purchase of new energy efficient appliances. MCREA also offers rebates for new motors and re-wound motors above 10hp (this is not just for irrigation motors) as well as Variable Speed Drives (VSD's or VFD's). Please see the Energy Efficiency Rebates page or contact our Member Services department at (970) 867-5688.
Cost of Construction:
The cost of installing service varies greatly depending on many factors.
- Single or three phase power
- Overhead power lines or underground power lines
- Type of terrain
- Right of ways
- Highway crossings or railroad crossings
- Size and type of service requested
Member Responsibilities:
- Membership to the co-op is a $5.00 fee
- Letter of credit from current utility supplier or a $250.00 deposit
- Signed utility easement - Right of Way
Cost to install new service is the responsibility of the new member and is payable before scheduling of construction. For detailed information regarding MCREA's rules & regulations, installation guide, and line extension policy, please visit our Rules & Regulations page.