Electric Service Installation

This is a convenient checklist for Blachly-Lane members to follow when installing temporary or permanent electrical services. It is provided as a guide to assist you through some of the more general aspects of new construction. If you should need further assistance, please feel free to call our office at (541) 688-8711.

1. A building and electrical permit may be obtained at Lane County Permit Center located at 128 East 8th Avenue.
2. Contact Blachly-Lane, located at 90680 Hwy 99, 688-8711, between 8:00 am and 4:30 PM to coordinate placement and approval of the electric services. The following information is needed when placing the service order with Blachly-Lane:
   1. Name, phone number, mailing address.
   2. Service address and Tax Lot #.
   3. Permit Number.
   4. Panel size, voltage, single or three phase.
   5. Overhead or underground service lines.
   6. Square footage of completed structure.
   7. Structure type and use.
   8. Heat & air conditioning source, type, and KW load.
   9. Hot water heater source.
   10. Electrician's name and phone number.
3. Blachly-Lane's representative will meet you on the site for placement of electric service. Blachly-Lane will provide a quote for the cost of electrical service. When installation costs are paid, construction will be scheduled. Your service request may require an easement for new facilities. As a convenience, Blachly-Lane provides the necessary form as well as a notary public service.
4. For information on energy efficiency programs, contact Joe McFadden of Blachly-Lane at 688-8711. We offer Financing Programs, Home Energy Reviews, Contractor Listings, Rebates.
5. After performing your portion of the electrical work, you will notify both the State Electrical Inspector (503-378-4133) and the County Inspector (541-682-3823) to obtain the final electrical inspection.
6. Once your service has received the final inspection approval (Green Tag on meter base), you will notify Blachly-Lane for service installation and/or hook-up.
7. If not previously completed as part of Step Three, the customer responsible for the monthly billing will contact Blachly-Lane, 90680 Hwy 99, 688-8711, between 8:00 am and 4:30 PM to initiate a request for a service account. The request includes completion of a membership application, a $5 membership fee, a $25 service setup fee, and a satisfactory letter of credit from the previous electric utility.