On Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. As we reflect on the meaning of this reverent day, please be aware that CEC and Buzz Broadband offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. While our offices are closed, members can still access their accounts 24/7 via My Co-op Account or by using the CEC mobile app. As always, our team is on standby to respond to after-hour disruptions to service.
New Electric Service
CEC is committed to providing reliable electric service to its members. CEC provides electric service to rural areas in parts of six counties including; Covington, Coffee, Dale, Escambia, Geneva and Crenshaw. CEC maintains more than 2,800 miles of power lines. If you are new to the CEC area, please review the information provided below, otherwise follow the link below to apply for new service.
If you would like to review the CEC Bylaws, click here Bylaws revised 2023
New Service (Required Deposits, Etc.)
Deposit requirements of Covington Electric Cooperative shall be as follows:
(a) For houses, mobiles homes, pumps and related type services (new service and/or new accounts) with ID and good credit information: Membership Fee: $5.00
Security Deposit: $50.00
Connection Fee: $30.00 (non-refundable)
Total: $85.00
(b) For houses, mobiles homes, pumps and related type services (new service and/or new accounts) without ID and good credit information: Membership Fee: $5.00
Security Deposit: $400 or two months, high average, bill (whichever is greater),
Connection Fee: $30.00 (non-refundable)
Total: $435.00
To avoid paying a deposit, members have the option to sign up for the Flex Advantage pre-pay program. To learn more about this program, please click here.
Electric Service Specifications
The general requirements for new or upgraded electric service entrance are available in a pdf format below. Simply click on the links below for detailed information.
- CEC General Requirements
- Mast Type Overhead
- Outside Wall Overhead
- Permanent Meter Pole Overhead
- Pedestal Underground
- Outside Wall Underground
Rental Lease Agreement
If you are renting or leasing the property where electric services is being requested, CEC will require a copy of the rental/lease agreement. If you do not have a signed rental/lease agreement from your landlord, please click Rental Lease Agreement Form to print a copy of our standard rental/lease form and provide a signed copy from your landlord.