New Construction

Planning to Build?

Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) has developed this video to explain the steps needed to connect power to your location.

Install, Upgrade, or Relocate a Service

• The following forms are for installing new services (you need new lines and poles), upgrading an existing service or relocating a service
• Be sure to notify GVEA when installing a large load, like a heat pump or whole-house on-demand hot water heater, so we can ensure sufficient electric capacity is installed
• Note: If you are moving in or out of a house or business, you’ve come to the wrong page – Visit our Start/Stop Service page

Required Forms

• An application and meeting with one of our field representatives is required to begin the new service connection process
• Contact our New Construction department at (907) 452-1151 x5870 to get started

Plan your power needs using the following items:

• Service Application (To be filled out for all new construction or upgrades)
• New Member Form (For brand new members only; if you are a current GVEA member or a business owner, do not fill out this form)
• Steps to Obtain Residential Electric Service (PDF) (An application without a street address will not be processed)

Construction Guides

• Electrical Service Requirements for Residential Buildings (PDF)
• Minimize Delays – New Service Requirements (PDF)
• Commercial & Multi-Residential Installations (PDF)
• Overhead Residential Service (PDF)
• Meter on House – Type A (PDF)
• Meter on House – Type B (PDF)
• Meter on Pole – Type C (PDF)
• Meter on Pole – Type D (PDF)
• Meter on House – Type E (PDF)
• Meter on House – Type F (PDF)
• Underground Service Guide (PDF)
• Secondary Underground Residential Service – Type F Supplement (PDF)
• Non-Utility Power Producer Interconnection Specifications (PDF)
• Preferred Underground Service Connection (PDF)
• 2024 Service Guideline Changes (PDF)