Welcome to Blue Ridge Energy!

Use the checklist and resources below to get your electric service started.

The Quickest Way to Get Electric Service

  • All paperwork must be completed before we can provide electric service. This includes an application for service with Blue Ridge Energy, easements, county or city inspections, applicable fees , and if required, underground service agreements.

  • Please let us know immediately if inspection is in another name besides the applicant’s name.

  • Blue Ridge will need daytime phone numbers for you and your contractors.

  • Provide the subdivision name, lot number, and 911 address or detailed directions to the building site. Start with the closest main road or closest neighbor.

  • Call your district coordinator after application for service is made and all necessary inspections are completed to schedule your work.

  • District coordinators will update you by phone throughout the new service process. If you have questions, please call the appropriate district coordinator listed on this page.

  • There is a one-time $75 meter set fee added to your bill when the permanent service is connected.

If You Request Underground Service

  • Underground temporary service pole must be within ten feet of the transformer or within ten feet of the permanent meter location, if grade is established within six inches. If Blue Ridge Energy buries to the temporary pole, it will be the member’s responsibility to open the ditch, 24” deep, from the temporary meter to the permanent meter location after the final inspection is completed.

  • It is the member’s responsibility to expose all sewer, water, gas, and identify septic field along the under-ground trench route.

  • The meter base will be located between 4 and 5 feet above ground level, at an outside location easily accessible to Blue Ridge Energy’s Authorized personnel or agents.

  • Aid-to-construction charges may apply. If cost exceeds allowable amount, member will be asked to pay charges before construction begins.

Checklist

  • Sign easement and owner's agreement for installation of underground service if applicable. Include deed book and page of parcel.

  • Set temporary pole and have electrician call the county or appropriate town for inspection. (Reminders: Call 811 for underground facilities location.)

  • Call Blue Ridge Energy's operations coordinator to schedule connection of temporary service after inspections have been done by Planning and Inspections department.

  • Call Blue Ridge Energy’s operations coordinator when ready for permanent power if underground service has not been installed.

  • Have electrician call for final inspection from Planning and Inspections department.

  • Make sure ditch is open from temporary pole to permanent meter if underground has already been buried to the temporary service.

District Operation Coordinators

Alleghany County
Leia Benfield
336-372-5319

Ashe County
Jennifer Walters
336-846-2068

Caldwell County
Lori Harmon
828-759-8984

Watauga County
Josh Cook
828-265-8310

Planning and Inspection

Alleghany County
336-372-4646

Ashe County
336-219-2511

Avery County
828-733-8260

Blowing Rock
828-295-5240

Boone
828-262-4540

Caldwell County
828-426-8585

Seven Devils
828-963-5343

Watauga County
828-265-8043

Wilkes County
828-651-7303