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New or Modifying Electrical Services

Planning a new electrical service or changes to an existing service? Find the application, requirements, and project information you need to get started with Tacoma Power.

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Residential Projects

Building a home, adding or upgrading electrical service, or making changes to an existing residential service? Follow the residential project process to understand requirements, responsibilities and next steps.
Residential Project Process
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Commercial Projects

Planning new or modified electrical service for a commercial or multifamily project? Follow the commercial project process for requirements, forms, and next steps.
Commercial Project Process

Common Questions

Tacoma Power provides electrical service within Tacoma and portions of Pierce County. Use the Tacoma Power Service Area map to confirm whether your project is within our service area.

Electrical service applications are submitted through Accela. Review the residential or commercial project process for requirements and information you’ll need before applying.

Timelines vary based on the type and complexity of your project, engineering requirements, and other project specfic factors. Visit the Residential Project Process or Commercial Project Process page for current timeline estimates.

Equipment and material availability can affect some projects and may result in longer timelines. We’ll communicate known impacts that may affect your project as it moves through the process.

Fees vary based on your project and the electrical service work required. Visit our Electrical Service Fees page for more information about permit and service connection fees.