Electric Temporary Pole Power

Contractors or others often require the use of temporary power, usually while performing construction until the structure is built, inspected, and approved for connection of permanent power.  Generally, power can be made available from existing nearby power lines so that the only cost is for a temporary power pole and electric consumption.  In some cases, temporary lines may need to be constructed resulting in additional fees.

Requirements for temporary power:

1. Temporary Power Pole, supplied either by the customer (CTPL) or rented from Huntsville Utilities (UTPL)
2. The party responsible for the electric bill must apply for service and establish an account
3. Temporary Power Poles are only to be used for temporary power, and not to provide service to a permanent structure.
4. If no power source is available, Engineering will provide a quote to build temporary facilities that will be removed after use

Existing Customers May Complete The New Residential Construction Request For Utilities.

Customer Temporary Pole (CTPL) Requirements:

The Customer provides and installs the Temporary Power Pole, and Huntsville Utilities connects power and the meter.  The Customer must build the CTPL to meet specifications and pass inspections and is responsible for the electric consumption.

1. Required Inspections – In most locations there is a government entity with jurisdiction over inspections who may require that the pole be inspected (and may charge an associated fee(s)). Where no inspection agency exists, Huntsville Utilities will perform the inspection. 
2. For Temporary Power Poles used for construction , there is a $600.00 deposit, a one-time set-up fee of $55.00 for each account, and a $345.00 connection/installation fee.
3. For Temporary Power Poles used for a construction trailer, there is a $600.00 deposit, a one-time set-up fee of $55.00, and a $345.00 connection/installation fee.
4. Please note that deposits, service charges, and connection/installation fees are subject to change. 

Huntsville Utilities’ Temporary Pole (UTPL) Requirements:

The Customer executes a Temporary Service Pole Contract with Huntsville Utilities and Huntsville Utilities will provide and install the Temporary Power Pole and connect power and the meter.  The Customer is responsible for a monthly rental fee in addition to the electric consumption.

1. UTPLs can only be used for residential construction; no job site trailers or commercial construction projects. All construction trailers are considered commercial accounts and require a CTPL.
2. A building permit with house numbers must be obtained from the City of Huntsville Inspection Department or the Madison County Inspection Department (based on the property location) before applying for a temporary pole with Huntsville Utilities.
3. An executed contract for temporary pole service is required prior to installation. There will need to be one (1) contract per entity, contractor, builder, etc. This signed and dated contract will be kept on file in Huntsville Utilities’ Commercial and Industrial Department along with a list of the people that you authorize to request temporary poles. Fax completed contract to 256-535-1344, or email it to com_ind@hsvutil.org, or bring it to our office at 112 Spragins Street, SW.
4. For each UTPL there is a $600.00 deposit, a one-time set-up fee of $55.00, a one-time connection/installation fee of $345.00, and a monthly pole rental of $30.00.
5. If the pole is returned to Huntsville Utilities in an acceptable condition, this deposit can be refunded once the final bill and any outstanding fees have been deducted.
6. Please note that deposits, service charges, connection/installation fees, and rental fees are subject to change.