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OUTAGE NUMBER: 800-752-5935

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How do I sign up for service?

A phone call to either 541-536-2126, Option 3, or our toll free number, 800-722-7219, Option 3, is all that is needed to get the process started. We will ask you some questions and request that you complete a Member Application with a list of items that we need in order to insure that your service will be done to both your and our satisfaction. You can find the member application below and you can always stop by our office between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and one of our Member Service Representatives will be happy to assist you.

Personal Membership Application

Business Membership Application

 

Is there a deposit, how much is it and what is it for?

If you choose Standard Billing, there could be a deposit required (to see our Billing Options please click here)

Since electric power is used prior to being billed, MEC may require a deposit prior to connection or to continue service as a guarantee of payment.

Interest will be paid on deposits, equal to the rate paid on the United States National Bank's Passbook Savings Account at the end of the previous year. If the deposit is held beyond one year, accrued interest will be paid by a credit to the member's account. If held less than one year, interest will be prorated.

Deposits may also be refunded or credited to the account at any time at the discretion of MEC. Normal refunding or crediting occurs after the member has established 12 continuous months of on-time payments with no past dues.

Required deposits are added to accounts for the following reasons (minimum deposits may apply):

• Disconnect of service for nonpayment
• Five past due notices in the previous 12 months followed by a 10-day disconnect notice for nonpayment
• Power diversion or meter tampering
• Leaving unpaid balances turned over to collection
• Filing for or having filed bankruptcy
• Opening additional accounts when existing MEC accounts have poor credit history
• Returned checks or EFTs

Upon termination of service, deposits will be credited to the account. Terminated accounts with a balance owing will be processed as outlined in Section 10 Sub-Section (3). Terminated accounts with a credit balance will be processed as outlined in Section 8, Closing Bills.

(1) RESIDENTIAL RATE CLASS

The member's options regarding payment of deposits are:
1. Pay the required amount
2. Establish a Prepaid Metering account

The deposit requirement for residential service will be determined by the member’s established credit based on the following:

1. Credit rating from a recognized credit bureau based upon MEC’s credit criteria, or
2. Established credit history with MEC for 12 continuous months

The amount of the deposit is based on member’s established credit history and will be:

1. Good credit history- no deposit required
2. Marginal credit history -2 times the highest monthly bill for the service location's previous 12 month's historical usage. 
3. Poor credit history - 3 times the highest monthly bill for the service location's previous 12 month's historical usage.

New construction members unable to establish good credit history will be charged a minimum deposit.

(2) ALL BUSINESS RATE CLASSES

To determine if a deposit will be required for business service, either of the following will be used to establish the member’s credit history:

1. The prospective commercial business applicant must provide proof of prior service either with MEC or another electric utility for a period of 12 consecutive months within the past 24 consecutive months with no late payments.
• The credit history must be in the same name as the applicant or business applying for the service.
• The credit history must be the same rate class.

2. Provide MEC with an assignment of either:
a. Bank Certificate of Deposit.

b. Surety Bond.

SMALL AND LARGE COMMERCIAL RATE CLASSES

The amount of the deposit will be:

1. Good credit history- no deposit required
2. Marginal credit history - 2 times the highest monthly bill for the service location's previous 12 month's historical usage.
3. Poor credit history - 3 times the highest monthly bill for the service location's previous 12 month's historical usage.
4. New construction services, members unable to establish good credit history will be charged 3 times the average monthly bill based on the MEC engineer’s estimated usage for that service based on a 75% load factor.

IRRIGATION RATE CLASSES

The deposit for this service class will be a two month average bill based on the service location's historical usage during the previous irrigation season.

The deposit for a new service or where the service location lacks full historical usage for the previous irrigation season, will be two times the MEC estimated average monthly usage for the service using the seasonal rate at a 75% load factor.

INDUSTRIAL RATE CLASSES

The deposit for this service class will be a two month average bill based on the service location's previous twelve month's historical usage.

The deposit for a new service or where the service location lacks 12 months of historical usage, will be two times the MEC engineer's estimated average monthly usage for the service.

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  • Home
  • About
    • About MEC
      • MEC Facts
    • What is a Cooperative?
    • What are Capital Credits?
      • Capital Credits FAQ
    • Service Area
    • Board of Directors
    • Board Meeting Minutes
    • Departments
    • Career Opportunities
    • FAQ
    • LEED Building
      • Solar PV System
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Contact Us
    • New Member Welcome Information
    • 2022 Holiday Office Closures
  • Electric Services
    • Log in to Your Account
      • SmartHub FAQ
    • Billing & Payment Options
      • Billing Options
      • Payment Options
    • PowerPay
    • PowerView
    • Services
      • New Service
      • New Construction
    • Facilities Charge
    • Rate Schedules
    • Bylaws & Policies
    • Energy Usage Calculator
    • Find a Form
  • Outage Center
    • Report an Outage
    • Live Outage Map
    • Be Prepared
    • Restoration Process
    • Storm Center
    • Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
  • Programs
    • Co-op Connections
      • Co-op Connections Business Sign Up
    • Scholarship Programs
    • Operation RoundUp®
    • Green Power
    • Revolving Loan Fund
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Residential
    • Commercial & Industrial
    • Agriculture
    • Free Energy Audits
    • Together We Save
    • Energy Savings Tips
  • Safety
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Generator Safety
    • Power Line Safety
    • Public Safety
    • Safety Demo
    • Safety Quiz
  • Our Community
    • Economic Development
    • Health Fair
    • News & Info
      • Manager's Message
      • Midstate Connection Newsletter
      • Red Flags Rule
    • Community Service
    • ORECA-Action Grassroots
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    • Scholarship Programs
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    • Gift Certificates
    • Links
    • Member Calendar Contest - Closed
  • Electric Vehicles
    • Electric Vehicles Resources and Information
    • EV Incentive Questionaire