NEW CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION
Energizing your new home or business begins here! BENCO is excited to support your new project, whether building a new home or commercial business or upgrading your existing service. To properly prepare for the project ahead, please review the checklist below and complete the following application.
Submit application and a copy of affidavit.+
Review and process application and contact BENCO member to discuss project.*
Conduct a site meeting (for rural or commercial projects only).+*
Design the new construction project.*
Obtain permits, if necessary.+*
Invoice BENCO member, if necessary.*
Submit payment.+
Schedule project.*
Maintain that site is ready, through construction.+
Begin construction. Meter is set and project is complete.*
+ Member Responsibility * BENCO Responsibility +* Shared Responsibility
Please note BENCO no longer allows 320 amp meter sockets to be used on their system.
application
After submitting the New Construction application, please email the corresponding affidavit to contactBENCO@BENCO.org.
Once your new construction service is ready for permanent installation, please email contactBENCO@BENCO.org or call 507-387-7963.
Please note any construction projects taking place between November 15 and April 15 may be subject to additional winter construction fees.
To learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act and how it affects new construction, remodeling and more, click here.