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Contribution-in-aid-of-construction
(CIAC) fees
The contribution-in-aid-of-construction, or CIAC,
is a fee paid by the applicant to help cover the costs of extending the lines. The
CIAC is non-refundable and must be paid before construction
begins.
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General Service/Non-Residential Service
Applicant pays a non-refundable contribution-in-aid-of-construction for all estimated
line extension costs greater than $350 per service.
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General Service/Residential and Single-Phase Commercial Service
Applicant pays a non-refundable contribution-in-aid-of-construction for all estimated
line extension cost greater than $1,200 per service.
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Pumping, Three-Phase Commercial
and Large Power Service
Applicant pays a non-refundable contribution-in-aid-of-construction
for all estimated line extension costs greater than the calculated
construction allowance for each individual new service. The calculated
construction allowance shall be determined on a case-by-case basis based on
the applicant's projected energy usage patterns and expected life of their
business not to exceed 30 years.
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Subdivisions or Commercial Developments
Any developer subdividing a tract of land where the majority
of lots are ten (10) acres or less shall pay a non-refundable (CIAC) for all estimated line extension costs greater than $1,200 per service.
If you are looking for Bluebonnet's information and policies regarding residential subdivisions in our service territory, please contact Shawn Ely at 800-842-7708 ext. 8518 or see the Residential Developers Packet. For information regarding commercial development policies, please contact Rodney Gerik at 800-842-7708, ext 8527 or see the Commercial Developers Packet.
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Temporary Service
Applicants that request temporary electrical service (generally
24 months or less) shall pay a non-refundable contribution-in-aid-of-construction
for all line extension and removal costs to serve a
specific location.
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Dually Certificated Service
Territory
Applicants for service in dually certificated service territory
will typically pay a non-refundable contribution-in-aid-of-construction
consistent with the aforementioned policies for their
specific rate class. However, at Bluebonnet's descretion,
an applicant's contribution may be determined by the more
precise construction allocation calculations that are used
for Pumping, Three-Phase Commercial, and Large Power Service (see above).
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Motor Loads Greater Than
25hp
Service to motor loads greater than 25 horsepower, whether
service is to an individual motor, several motors, or motors
and non-motor load, are subject to approval by the Manager
of Engineering and will require applicants to pay line extension
fees consistent with the policy for Pumping, Three-Phase Commercial
and Large Power Services (see above).
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Relocation of Existing Electrical
Facilities
Applicants shall pay a non-refundable contribution-in-aid-of-construction
for all costs associated with facility relocations.
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Route Modifications
Cooperative design personnel will always determine the most
feasible route for a line extension. A member may request
modifications to our route selection, and they will bear
the full cost of those modifications.
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Ownership of Facilities
Bluebonnet has complete ownership and control of all electric
facilities; and can serve others from any line or any extension
without refunding any part of payments made or crediting any
bill.
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Easements
Members must give Bluebonnet the rights, privileges and easements
necessary to construct, operate, repair, replace and perpetually
maintain electric facilities located on the member’s
owned or leased property, and in or on all streets, roads
or highways abutting their property. All service lines providing
members with electricity and all switches, meters and other
appliances and equipment constructed or installed by Bluebonnet
on the property belong solely to Bluebonnet, and Bluebonnet
can access the property to repair or service them and, upon
discontinuance of service, to remove them.
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