New Electrical Services
Supply chain impacts new service connections
Tacoma Power is currently experiencing ongoing supply chain issues that could impact the timelines for new service connections. These ongoing supply issues are resulting in a dwindling stock on hand due to increased material lead times and shipment delays. The supply chain constraints are not specific to one type of material or affecting just the Puget Sound region. We are working to resolve these issues as quickly as possible to ensure that construction timelines stay on track to the best of our abilities. We will notify any new applicants if we expect there will be impacts specific to their project.
For new electrical service within the Central Business District:
Central Business District Electrical Service ApplicationTo find out if your service is located within the Central Business District, review the Central Business District Area map.
For new electrical service outside the Central Business District:
Not sure whether your project is to be served by Tacoma Power? Check out the following Tacoma Power Service Area map.
Please review current Electrical Construction Standards.
Electrical Service Application Apply for an electrical permitProject timeline estimates
Depending on the complexity of your project, we estimate timelines for service completion remain weeks or even months longer than before the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize these delays and extended timelines produce cascading impacts for our customers and sincerely regret any inconveniences created.
Below are the estimated times required for each phase of the application process. These timelines may vary due to project complexity.
- Service Removal
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- Application process: 4 weeks
- Engineering: 1 week
- Service connections: 2 weeks
- Disconnect/Reconnect - Complex
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Scheduled outage with crew
- Application process: 4 weeks
- Engineering: 2 weeks
- Service connections: 2 weeks
- Temporary Power - Simple
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Existing SSB, overhead, 320A or less
- Application process: 4 weeks
- Engineering: 1 week
- Service connections: 1 week
- Temporary Power - Complex
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New SSB or transformer
- Application process: 4 weeks
- Engineering: 4 weeks
- Service connections: 4 weeks
- New/Upgraded Service
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UGP/OH
- Application process: 4 weeks
- Engineering: 4 weeks
- Service connections: 2 weeks
- New Service Line Extensions, Plat Development, OH or UG
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- Application process: 4 weeks
- Engineering: 8 weeks
- Service connections: 4 weeks