Start/Upgrade Electric Service

Initiate a new project by filling out a new project form.

• Initiate New Project
• Only financially responsible parties can initiate the process to install new services, and a site plan is required.
• Commercial projects require review by Clark Public Utilities Engineering Department. Contact construction services for further information.

Obtain an electrical wiring permit from:

• Washington State Department of Labor and Industries – 360-896-2300
• City of Vancouver – 360-487-7802

Work with Clark Public Utilities to develop a new electric service design

• The project must be approved by the utility before the project begins

Call 811 two days before you or your contractor plans to trench or excavate.

• All local utilities will visit the job site and mark existing underground cables and lines at no extra charge.

Install approved secondary cables and materials that meet Clark Public Utilities standards and are approved for use

• See Residential Handbook for details

Discuss any changes to the design with your Clark Public Utilities residential planner

• Variances from the original design will not be connected without prior approval from a utility representative.

Call for an electrical inspection

• Washington State Department of Labor and Industries – 360-896-2300
• City of Vancouver – 360-487-7802

Once your service has been approved, backfill the trench.

• See our installation diagrams for additional information

When the trench is backfilled, call 360-992-8839 and reference your project number to notify Clark Public Utilities that you are ready to be scheduled for connection