New Service Information

To sign up for new electric service with Volunteer Energy Cooperative, prospective members will need to fill out and sign the cooperative’s Application for Membership and Required Additional Information forms. Prospective members will also need to produce identification that satisfies federal “Red Flag” guidelines.

Prospective members are encouraged to print the Application for Membership and Required Additional Information forms as well as review the identification requirements linked below before applying for service at their local VEC Customer Service Center.

A security deposit may be required. Please see the link below for additional information.

Office Email Addresses:

bentoncsr@vec.org

byrdstowncsr@vec.org

clevelandcsr@vec.org

crossvillecsr@vec.org

decaturcsr@vec.org

georgetowncsr@vec.org

jamestowncsr@vec.org

montereycsr@vec.org

springcitycsr@vec.org

Residential or Commercial Property?

The residential and commercial application process are quite similar, but if you are applying for a commercial property, please visit this page.

 

Main Application Documents

Application for Membership and Electric Service
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Additional Information Form
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Identification Requirements
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VEC Security Deposit Information
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Service Fees and Charges
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Application for Outdoor Lighting (optional)
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Set Up Automatic Drafts

When you sign up for new service you may also want to consider signing up for VEC’s Automatic Bank Draft program. You’ll never have worry about writing a check or coming into the office to pay your bill. For more information, use the link below.

Automatic Bank Draft Form
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New Service Specifications

VEC wants to assist you with ensuring your new service is properly installed and safe. Therefore, we require each new service to adhere to certain quality standards.

Below are the VEC specifications  for some of the most commonly-used new services. Because each  installation of electric service is somewhat unique, we can work with  you on your specific situation. Contact your local VEC service center  if you have specific questions or a unique situation.

VEC New Service Specifications

Temporary Service Meter Pole Installation
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Permanent Meter on a Pole Overhead Assembly
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Underground Installation of Primary and Secondary for Residential Service
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Permanent Meter on a Pole Underground Assembly
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Underground Installation Guidelines Using a Rolled PVC
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Single Phase Underground CT Meter Guidelines
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