Temporary Electrical Service

Do you need temporary electrical service for building your new home or development, for a special event or other reason? Elexicon Energy can help.

A temporary power service is a single phase 120 volt or 240 volt and not more than 200-amp (200A) service. These are for projects and situations requiring power for up to, but not exceeding six (6) months. Please follow the application process below.

Services that will be in place longer than six (6) months are considered permanent and require the appropriate process for connection. Visit Building a New Home (Infill) to learn more.

For three phase services, visit Three Phase Service Connections for more information.

Overhead Temporary Service

  • You have the responsibility to provide for the supply and installation of all facilities from the point of connection to the service entrance.
  • If Elexicon requires you to provide a private pole or pole line for connection, you will be responsible for the cost. It must be self‐supported and built to comply with the requirements of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA).
  • Elexicon will install and connect the service conductor at the supply point. However, your installation must meet ESA’s and Elexicon’s service connection requirements as identified in the Service Layout and Offer to Connect.
  • The first point of attachment must be within thirty (30) metres of the supply point.

Underground Temporary Service

  • You have the responsibility to provide for the supply and installation of all facilities including a continuous, completely buried underground cable to be installed from the transformer to the meter base.
  • Elexicon will connect your service conductor at the transformer. However, your installation must meet ESA’s and Elexicon’s service connection requirements identified in the Service Layout and Offer to Connect.

Application Process

Elexicon is currently accepting payment by credit card and Interac e-Transfer. Please note that all credit card payments are subject to an additional 1.75% fee on the total. Contact Elexicon’s Connections Coordinator to process the payment.