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Establish Service - Residential

Establishing Residential Service

To establish service, all members must pay a refundable $5 membership fee, connect fee, and a deposit. Current members are not required to pay an additional membership fee, as multiple accounts can be held under one membership. To establish an account for a new home, construction fees may apply.

Residential Deposit Schedule and Required Paperwork

Before establishing a new residential account, a security deposit may also be required based on a credit rating system and the following schedule:

Credit Score Cost to Establish Service
Green $55.00
Yellow $115.00
Red 2x highest bill

Worried about a high deposit? Learn about Pay•Your•Way prepaid service. 

Applicants for service will also need to submit a copy of their driver’s license, a signed lease agreement or closing papers, and a completed SRE Membership Application. Renters applying for service are required to complete the New Service Rental Agreement in addition to a residential service application and lease agreement.

Establishing an Account at an Existing Southern Rivers Energy Service

If a member completes all applicable paperwork, fees, and deposits and any other paperwork necessary before 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, service will be connected on the same day. After 2 p.m., the service will be connected on the next business day.

Establishing an Account at a New Location

After applying for service and paying all applicable fees and deposits, contact your county building and zoning office to get your building permit number. Bring that permit number with you when you meet our staking engineer on-site to discuss options and develop a plan to serve your new home. Your new service should be completed within fourteen days of the inspection date by the county planning and zoning inspector. Construction fees may apply.

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  • Learn more about Operation Round Up®
  • Worried about a high deposit? Learn about the Pay-Your-Way prepaid service.
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Submit the form below to start your application process.

Once we receive your request to establish service, a customer service representative will contact you to set up your account. Response time is within 24 hours on weekdays, but will vary on weekends and holidays. You will still need to complete a residential application, pay the $5 membership fee, connect fee, and deposit before establishing service.

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  • MY ACCOUNT
    • Pay My Bill
    • Bill Estimator Tool
    • Payment and Billing Options
    • Mobile App
    • Pay•Your•Way: Prepaid Option
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • How To Read Your Statement
  • ENERGY SERVICES
    • RESIDENTIAL
      • Establish Service
      • Transfer or Disconnect Service
      • Outdoor Lighting
      • Rates and Fees
      • Solar and Generating My Own Electricity
      • New Member Packet
      • Right-of-Way Clearing
      • AMI Meters
    • COMMERCIAL
      • Establish Service
      • Transfer or Disconnect Service
      • Outdoor Lighting
      • Rates and Fees
      • Load Management
      • Consumer Choice
    • BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS
      • New Construction
  • MEMBER BENEFITS
    • ENERGY CENTER
      • Energy Efficiency
      • Energy Efficient Loan Program
      • Rebates
      • Renewables & Green Power
      • Generac Generator Program
    • CO-OP CONNECTIONS CARD
      • Get Connected
    • FIBER NETWORK
      • Fiber-Optic Network
    • ENERGY TOOLS
      • Energy Resource Center
      • Touchstone Energy Savings
      • Home Energy Calculator
    • GRANTS
      • Operation Round Up
      • Bright Ideas Teacher Grants
    • STUDENTS AND EDUCATION
      • Scholarships
      • Request a Speaker
      • Jr. Solar Sprint
      • Green Power EMC’s Energy Education Program
      • Member Advisory Committee
      • Washington Youth Tour
      • Energy Explorers
  • MY COOPERATIVE
    • ABOUT US
      • The Southern Rivers Energy Story
      • The Cooperative Business Model
      • Co-op Leadership
      • Capital Credits
      • Annual Meeting
      • Careers
      • Contact Us
    • NEWS AND RESOURCES
      • Recent News
      • Media Inquiries
      • Awards & Achievements
      • Co-op Bylaws
    • MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
      • Georgia Magazine
      • E-Newsletter Sign-up
      • Current Annual Report
  • STORM CENTER
    • OUTAGE
      • Outage Center
      • Restoration Process
      • Medical Priority
      • Outage FAQ
    • SAFETY
      • Preparation and Safety
      • Power Theft
      • Report a Scam
      • Tree Maintenance
      • Generator Safety
      • Call Before You Dig