LPEA extends line and installs electrical facilities to the metering point.  You are responsible for everything past the metering point.  

 
Gather your materials. To expedite your job assignment to a staking engineer, have the following documents and information ready before you begin this form. You cannot save your progress after you have started. 

Step 1: 

  • Complete the Load Data Sheet, which contains crucial information to ensure an appropriately designed electric service (if you need assistance filling out this form, consult with your electrician)  
  • Provide the most current and recorded copy of the Warranty Deed. The name on Warranty Deed must match the name on the application for the work order.  
  • Letter of credit for new members who do not have established credit listing with LPEA  

Step 2:

Complete and sign the Application for Work Order with accurate Service Address. Parcel number or TBD address is not acceptable. If you need an address assignment, contact the county mapping department. You can also download a PDF version of the application here. 

Step 3:

An invoice will be emailed to you up-to two business days after we receive your completed application. Pay the required Design Fee, $400 non-refundable.

Step 4:

Upon receipt of the payment, your work order will be placed in our waiting queue. The staking engineer will contact you to arrange an appointment to meet at the site to discuss your job. Please make sure property pins are in place or property boundaries are marked prior to this meeting. After the on-site meeting, the staking engineer will provide a design and estimate. The estimate you receive is good for 30 days.  

The job will be released to construction for scheduling after you complete the following. 

Step 5:

Sign and notarize necessary easements and contracts. 

Step 6:

Pay the construction contract invoice amount (credit card payments are not accepted).  

Step 7:

Contact LPEA at (970) 247-5786 and ask to speak with the Line Superintendent in Durango (La Plata County) or Pagosa Springs (Archuleta County) to coordinate scheduling for construction before you start trenching or clearing right-of-way. Be sure to reference your LPEA Work Order Number when you call. Discuss clearing the right-of-way when they call. 

For Underground Line Extensions Prior to digging the trench, obtain the following:  

  • Existing underground utility locations with the Utility Notification Center of Colorado at (800) 922-1987 or 811
  • Any required excavation permits 
  • Verify that the trench location will be within the dedicated right-of-way 
  • Dig your trench.  All trenching must be per LPEA specifications. (A $600 fee will be charged to the customer if LPEA construction crews show up at the job site and the trench is not ready or if trench does not meet NESC depth specifications.)   

 
Step 8:

Notify the LPEA Line Superintendent that you are ready for construction to proceed.  

Step 9:

After construction is complete, Contact the Colorado State Electrical Inspector to inspect your service; www.dora.state.co.us/electric  

Step 10:

Call La Plata Electric at 970-247-5786 after: 

  • the trench has been backfilled (if underground electrical facilities are installed)  

  • Your service has been inspected and green-tagged by the Colorado State Electrical Inspector 

  • you have a permit # from Colorado Electrical Inspector.  

LPEA will energize line and meter.