A site visit from 1 of our Staking Technicians can be provided at your request at no cost. These conversations help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and has a good understanding of what is needed and required.
Some distribution equipment has a long lead time. Please let us know well in advance of the date you plan to receive service so we can plan around these long lead times.
911 Requirements
Applicants applying for new service must provide Natchez Trace EPA with an E-911 approved address.
Inspection & Permits
All wiring shall conform to the requirements of the National Electric Code and to state, municipal, and county inspection requirements.
Where law requires permits, inspection, and registrations, the applicant must provide NTEPA with the documents showing these have been applied for, accepted, and inspected.
Please check with local city and county building officials and inspectors before making your request for electric service.
Service Entrance & Meter Location
NTEPA service, engineering, or staking personnel will work with you and your contractor to determine the location for the point of service and metering equipment; however, we assume no responsibility to change the location of the service entrance should it be improperly installed or if our site location is not utilized.
To avoid delays, please meet with our representatives before installing your equipment.
The service entrance/meter pan or house panel must be installed on exterior walls and should be placed in locations that are easily accessible to our employees for meter maintenance, inspection, and removal.
Temporary Service
NTEPA will connect temporary, single-phase service as needed during construction.
The temporary power pole, wiring, and equipment should be supplied by the member and installed by your contractor, builder, or electrician.
A membership fee, deposit, and service charge may be required.
Service Drops & Meters
NTEPA will connect only 1 set of service drop conductors per building except as permitted by the National Electrical Code.
All meters are supplied and installed by the cooperative and remain the property of NTEPA.
Underground Service
If you are interested in underground service, please contact us at (662) 456-3037.
Construction charges are applicable when existing residential overhead service is changed to underground service.
Mississippi One Call Law
All persons preparing to dig must call Mississippi 811 or utilize the online E-locate system at least 3 days prior to the beginning of any work.
Underground facilities will be marked using the color code system before work may proceed.
