Information needed
MGE needs this information to process your service request most efficiently:

• Address of the new building site.
• Name, address and telephone number of person responsible for billing.
• Name and telephone number of contact person (architect, engineer, general contractor and/or electrical contractor).
• Date the building site will be ready for service.
• Date service is required.
• Building plans, especially site plans.
• A copy of septic and water system prints are required unless the area is served by municipal sewer and water.
• Future plans for additions, site improvements, etc.

Electric service and meter requirements

• Main service disconnect ampere rating, voltage, number of phases and location on building.
• Number of electric meter(s) and the individual connected load(s), voltage(s) and number of phases each meter requires.

Gas service and meter requirements

• The gas service pressure needed at the outlet of the meter(s)—1/4 PSIG is standard.
• Number of gas meter(s) and the individual connected load(s).

Multifamily and commercial/industrial projects only
While not required for all projects, the following information is important for most projects to enable MGE to design and install the best service for you.

• Site plan, full size to scale, showing locations of:
  • Natural gas and electric service routes.
  • Regulators and relief valves (on outside of the building).
  • Gas and electric meters in close proximity (but not within 3 feet) and preferably outside the building.
• Natural gas service sizes:
  • BTU
  • CFH
  • PSI
• Electric service sizes:
  • Amperes
  • Voltage
  • Single or three phase
• Transformer locations:
  • Within 100 feet (preferably less) of the service entrance location
  • Within 15 feet of a paved surface for truck access
  • Meets all applicable building clearance requirements
• Survey (if available)
• Grading plan
• Storm/water/sanitary sewer plan
• Landscaping plan
• Floor plans
• Building elevations
• Electrical and mechanical plans

Note: for a printer friendly version of this list, see our Design Information Checklist [PDF - 28 KB]