Step-by-step guide to transfer electric service, move your power connection, or start electricity at a new home in the United States.
Searching for how to transfer electricity connection, transfer electric service to new address, or move power to new house? Use this checklist.
Use your find my electric company guide or open your state page.
Same company in the same territory: ask to transfer service. Different company: stop electricity at the old home and start electric service at the new one.
Account number, both addresses, move-out and move-in dates, phone, email, photo ID, and lease or closing statement.
Call or apply online 1–2 weeks ahead. Start new service the day before move-in; stop old service the day after you leave.
Ask for a final meter reading, pay balances, and confirm the lights will be on when you arrive.
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