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Welcome to Kootenai Electric

This application is designed for all service requests except if applying for a subdivision or apartment complex backbone. If you just moved into a new location and would like to transfer an existing service into your name, please email KEC or call (208) 765-1200.

Below is a list of applicable fees, depending on the type of service requested. Payments for any applicable fees can be made by cash, check, Visa or Mastercard.



$840 high density service line fee

This fee applies to residential service requests located in a high-density subdivision and includes the cost to extend service from an existing transformer to a meter base.


$750 non-refundable engineering fee (applied towards the project)

This non-refundable fee applies to requests that include but are not limited to low-density new construction which includes subdivision lot sizes greater than one-half acre or lots where transformers have not been installed. This fee also applies to requests for non-residential new construction as well as modifications of an existing service.

Once an application is received, the applicant shall meet with a KEC staking technician within 120 days to keep the project moving forward. If the project becomes inactive, KEC will cancel the request and the applicant will be required to re-apply and pay a new engineering fee when ready to proceed.


$50 area light engineering fee

This fee includes the cost to engineer and install the area light utilizing existing KEC infrastructure.

Once an application is received, the applicant shall meet with a KEC staking technician, if required for the service, within 120 days or they may be required to re-apply and pay a new engineering fee.

Feel free to contact our office please email KEC or call us at (208) 765-1200 and we will be happy to walk you through the process. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m to 5:30 p.m

Start Here

Area lights must be attached to a KEC pole. If no KEC pole exists, the cost for installation will be at least $4,000. Prior to installation, the applicant must also sign a service agreement agreeing to accept service and pay the applicable monthly charges for at least five years and will continue for the duration the light is installed.

Membership Status, Billing Responsibility, and Service Address

Current Member Account

Name on KEC Account(Required)

Billing Responsibility

Name(Required)
Billing Address(Required)
Add co-applicant

Co-Applicant

Name(Required)
DOB (MM/DD/YYYY)(Required)

Service Address

A complete service address is required to process the application. If needed, a temporary address can be obtained from County Planning & Zoning departments:

Kootenai County: (208) 446-1070 | Bonner County: (208) 265-1458 | Benewah County: (208) 245-2821 | Spokane County: (509) 477-3675

If applying for an irrigation timer or traffic signal, please list the cross streets as the service address.

Service Address(Required)

Property Information

Located in Subdivision(Required)
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Subdivision

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Has Gate Code?
Multi-Lot Appendix (must attach to application on last page if applicable) The multi-lot appendix is used when applying for lots within a subdivision that are generally similar in size, have the same power requirements and are located in the same subdivision. Download Multi-Lot Appendix (PDF)
in square feet
in Amps, 200 Amps is most common for residential
Temporary Service Needed?(Required)
Electric Vehicle Charger?(Required)
Site Generation(Required)
(solar panels/wind turbines)
KW size, number of panels or turbines, approximate location, etc.
HVAC(Required)

Water Heater(Required)

Multi-Dwellings

Electric Vehicle Charger(Required)
Member-Owned Generation(Required)
KW size, number of panels or turbines, approximate location, etc.

Multi-Dwelling Appendix

The multi-dwelling appendix is used when applying for service to an apartment building or other building with multiple dwellings. One form must be completed for each building being applied for. Upload all documents at the end of the application. Multi-Dwelling Appending Form (PDF)
If you are applying for service for a multi-dwelling such as an apartment building or other building with multiple dwellings, please complete this form for each building being applied for.
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, Max. file size: 20 MB, Max. files: 10.

    Non-Residential Property

    Electric Vehicle Charger(Required)
    Member Owned Generation(Required)
    KW size, number of panels or turbines, approximate location, etc.
    Motors Onsite

    Additional Information

    Lighting Options

    LED Cobrahead Style
    LED Town and Country Style
    LED Box Style Light
    Example 1
    Example 2
    Example 3
    Cobrahead light

    Mounts on wooden or steel pole

    50, 100, and 140 W equivalent

    Cobrahead light

    Mounts on fiberglass pole

    55 W equivalent

    Cobrahead light

    Mounts on a bronze metal pole

    73 W equivalent

    Modification Information

    Lighting Options

    Area lights must be attached to a KEC pole. If no KEC pole exists, the cost for installation will be at least $4,000. Prior to installation, the applicant must also sign a service agreement agreeing to accept service and pay the applicable monthly charges for at least five years and will continue for the duration the light is installed.

    Barndoor Style
    LED Cobrahead Style
    Example 1
    Example 2
    Barndoor Light

    Mounts on wooden pole

    42 or 57 W equivalent

    Cobrahead light

    Mounts on wooden or steel pole

    50, 100, and 140 W equivalent

    Property Rights and Authorizations

    Acknowledgement(Required)

    What is an easement?

    An easement is a right held by a property owner or entity to use the land of another owner for a limited purpose. An easement holder has an interest in the property for the specified use but does not own the land. Utility easements allow for system upgrades and maintenance.

    Why does Kootenai Electric need easements?

    KEC needs easements from property owners to construct our electric facilities to provide service to members. An easement secures our long-term ability to access the property, operate our facilities, manage vegetation, and make future system improvements in order to keep power flowing to our members.

    If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at (208) 765-1200 or by KEC Email. Please be aware that easements must be complete and recordable for a job to be released for scheduling.

    Warranty Deed Acknowledgement(Required)

    Please upload a copy of the warranty deed for the property where service is being requested and make sure the legal description is legible.

    One file only.

    Accepted file types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods, Max. file size: 50 MB.

    Finalize Application

    KEC staff will contact the applicant regarding the applicable payment for the type of service being applied for and to schedule a site visit if required. Alternatively, applicant may contact us during regular business hours and make a payment. Payments for any applicable fees can be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard.

    9014 West Lancaster Road Rathdrum, ID 83858 | (208) 765-1200 | KEC Email | Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    Applicant Information - a copy of the application will be emailed to the email address below

    Terms of Service(Required)

    Terms of Service

    Site Plan

    A site plan will be required before we can process your application and schedule a site visit. Please attach a site plan to this application using the upload button below. If you are unable to upload a site plan now, complete the application and email a copy of the site plan to Our Team. Site plan examples can be found by selecting the View Site Plan Examples checkbox below

    Items noted on the site plan include, but are not limited to:

    • Structures
    • Driveways
    • Septic/drain fields
    • Wellheads
    • Meter base (if not attached to structure)

    Please note, That AutoCAD files (viewable in AutoCAD 2020 or older) must be in a zipped folder to be uploaded.

    Consent(Required)
    Accepted file types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods, Max. file size: 100 MB.
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods, Max. file size: 100 MB.
      View Site Plan Examples
      Site Plan Example
      An electronic signature consents to the terms and conditions.

      Contact Us

      Main Office

      9014 West Lancaster Road
      Rathdrum, ID 83858

      Directions to Main Office

      Phone Numbers

      Phone: (208) 765-1200

      Toll-Free: (800) 240-0459

      Fax: (208) 772-5858

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      7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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