Customer must have an existing account.
Please call (252)639-2826 or (252)639-2827 to schedule a time for an engineer to visit the site.
Area Lights
Lights can only be mounted on City electric poles. You will be required to sign an area lighting contract--three years for overhead and five years for underground. After the contract is signed and the light is installed, the rental fees will be added to your next bill. A cost of 40% of the balance will be charged if the light is no longer wanted before the contract expires.
Costs
Area light/month: $18.74 (150w only) to $26.57 (for pole & underground)
400w flood light/month: $33.15
1000w flood light/month: $44.60
Types of light
150w high pressure sodium: $18.74
400w metal halide flood: $33.15
1000w metal halide flood: $44.60
Associated charges
Underground: $4.90 or a one-time payment of $246.51/pole
Wood pole: $2.93
Special pole: $6.94
CLICK HERE for a printable Area Light Contract that can be filled in and mailed back.
Other Electric Services
Request for underground or overhead residential service:
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Open an account at the Utilities Business Office
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Contact the Electric Engineering Office at (252)639-2826 to arrange a site visit. We will need the address and lot number, and a name and phone number.
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Allow 8-10 working days for work to be completed.
Request for underground or overhead commercial service:
- Open an account at the Utility Business Office.
- Contact the Electric Engineering Office at (252)639-2826 to arrange a site visit. We will need the address and lot number, and a name and phone number.
- Allow 8-10 days for work to be completed.
Request for overhead to underground service conversion:
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Contact the Electric Engineering Office at (252)639-2826 or (252)639-2827 to arrange a site visit.
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Cost: $385, which can be reduced by $192.50 if serviced size is increased.
Cost per linear foot is $2.40. Normal cost to customer is between $500 and $700 for the City’s part of the work.