The customer shall pay all costs and fees in advance, including, but not limited to the costs of permits, easements, clearing and any other costs to provide service.
Pre-Design and Engineering Fees
Fees are based upon the size and type of load requested.
Pre-Design Fees[1] |
HDL & Cryptocurrency or similar, up to <1000kW | $900 |
HDL & Cryptocurrency or similar, 1000kW - <5000kW | $1,350 |
All customers requesting 5000kW+ | $2,000[2] |
HDL, Cryptocurrency or Similar Engineering Fees1 |
Up to <300kW | $450 |
300kW - <1000kW | $2,000 |
1000kW - <5000kW | $4,000 |
Residential Engineering Fees | |
Residential, single phase line extension to single residence | $200 |
Residential development, plat or short plat | $450 |
Agricultural, wind machines, irrigation pumps, shops | $200 |
Commercial and Industrial Engineering Fees | |
Up to <300kW | $450 |
300kW - <5000kW | $3,000 |
Facility Modifications | |
Single lot, private property | $200 |
Multi-lots or on public right of way | $450 |
SNAP and Distributed Generation (DG) Engineering Fees |
SNAP Single phase up to 25 kW | $100 |
SNAP/DG Three phase up to 25 kW | $450 |
DG Three phase above 25 kW | Estimated[3] |
[1] Additional information regarding
application handling for High Density Loads, Cryptocurrency or similar operations, and loads greater than 5MW is available in the Utility Services Electric Line Extension Policy.
[2] All service requests of 5000kW
or greater are subject to the District’s Transmission and Generation Interconnection Requirements, processes and procedures.
[3] Engineering fees for solar installations
for three phase and above 25kW will be estimated on an individual basis.
Service Connection Fees
Service Connection Fees are determined by the service rating consistent with Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and are applicable to both new connections and capacity additions to existing services. Connection fees do not apply to temporary
services. Service Connection Fees include the average, estimated costs of the transformer, meter, materials1, and install labor. The service connection type, size, and equipment size will be determined by the District in its sole discretion
consistent with engineering guidelines.
High Density Loads, Cryptocurrency and other loads, as determined by the District, may require transformer upsizing and metering upgrades. Connection fees for these loads will be estimated on an individual basis.
Service Rating | Connection Type and Fee |
| | Single Phase
120/240V | Three Phase
208V | Three Phase 277/480V |
1-100A | $2,400 | $6,000 | $7,000 |
101-200A | $3,300 | $8,000 | $9,800 |
201-400A | $4,300 | $11,600 | $15,300 |
401-600A | $8,500 | $17,000 | $22,700 |
601-800A | $10,300 | $22,500 | $42,200 |
801-1000A | $11,000 | $31,200 | $46,400 |
1001 and over | $27/KW + Estimated |
Special Circumstances | $27/KW + Estimated |
Notes:
- Material includes CT’s, terminal blocks, cutouts, jumpers and other miscellaneous parts
Wire Installation Charges
Standard wire installation lengths are up to 150ft and are measured from the transformer location. Overhead services and wire lengths exceeding 150ft must obtain advance approval by the District.
Wire Length | 0-150ft |
Underground Wire (single phase) | $ 400 |
Overhead Wire (single phase) | $ 300 |
Underground Wire (three phase) | $ 500 |
Overhead Wire (three phase) | $ 500 |
Notes:
- Underground wire charges include riser if applicable.
Other Service Charges
Installed secondary handhole, traffic rated | $1,300 |
Secondary service pole | $1,100 |
Altered service (misc changes and upgrades) | $250 |
Secondary handhole (material only) | $300 |
High Density Load (HDL) and Cryptocurrency Upfront Capital Charge
Prior to approval of service or increase in capacity, HDL and Cryptocurrency Customers must pay an Upfront Capital Charge based upon the requested and confirmed available size of the new or increased amount of electric load. The Upfront Capital Charge
is a one-time, dollars-per-kilowatt charge. In addition to the Upfront Capital Charge, HDL and Cryptocurrency Customers will be responsible for any line extension costs and applicable Fees and Charges as stated herein.
Transmission & Distribution Upfront Capital Charges | Per kilowatt |
Distribution & Transmission (Wenatchee corridor)1 | $325 |
Distribution & Transmission (all other areas excluding north of Leavenworth)2 | $720 |
Connections over 5MW, based on engineering study | At cost |
- Wenatchee corridor includes substations located in Monitor, Olds Station, Wenatchee and Malaga.
- Excluded substations, where HDL and cryptocurrencies are not authorized, north of Leavenworth include Berne, Coles Corner, Plain, Lake Wenatchee and Summit.
Net Metering
Net Metering includes the costs for meter and installation and the Producer must pay the following amounts at the time of Application.
Net Metering meter and installation fee | $305 |