01-18-2012, 05:05 AM
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Originally posted by terracore
Does anybody have any information on temporary power poles? A previous owner had one on our property at one point and the SSPP has been paid in full. How long can you stretch out "temporary"? What is the installation cost?
My neighbor had one for 6 years. First drop from Helco to a temporary pole was free. Then when he was ready to switch over to the permanent hookup, the charge was $300 for a fairly short (approx 20')drop.And the funny thing was, he had to chase Helco to get the switchover done.
One thing to remember is that the rate to a temporary drop is much higher than the already outrageous regular rates.
Another neighbor was over 200' from a pole, and he wound up paying $15,000 to get poles and wiring that would support dividing his lot, so it allllllllll depends on your specific situation.