BIA Advocacy Update

Cass County Electric Cooperative implements new procedure

Starting July 15, 2024, CCEC will implement a new procedure aimed at enhancing efficiency for lineworkers, improving reliability for homeowners, and preventing wire theft – particularly in new developments and subdivisions.

New Process Overview

To ensure a smooth transition, please take note of the following steps:

• Service Application: Complete the application for service at CassCountyElectric.com/Request-Service.
• Foundation Completion: Once the foundation is poured, backfilled, and marked for trenching, contact CCEC at (701) 356-4455 or via email at engineering@kwh.com to initiate trenching the service drop to the home. The path must be clear for the trenching contractor.
• Installation: CCEC's subcontractor will arrive to install the conduit and wire to the marked service location per CCEC policy.
• Temp Energized: The contractor notifies CCEC when the temporary service is ready to be energized. Temporary service should be set near the foundation where service wires are to go or have already been installed.
• Transition Notification: Notify CCEC when the service needs to change from temporary to permanent.
• Final Transfer: CCEC lineworkers will visit the job site to complete the transfer to permanent service.

Key Change

Under the new procedure, CCEC will only bring the secondary wire to the service location after the foundation has been poured. Our underground contractor will handle trenching to the home, allowing a temporary meter to be set at that time.

Action Required

They encourage you to inform any subcontractors as soon as possible to accommodate this new process.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, contact (701) 356-4542 or tknutson@kwh.com.

City of Fargo wants your feedback on their draft Growth Plan

The city will be hosting meetings discussing the draft growth plan on July 16 and 17. If you are interested in attending a session,  CLICK HERE to sign up for one timeslot for the July 16 & 17 Fargo Growth Plan updates.

Otherwise, you can email Kim Citrowske, KCitrowske@FargoND.gov, with your preferred time.

Here are the options:

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

8:30 – 10:00 AM

1:30 – 3:00 PM

4:00 - 5:30 PM

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

9:30 – 11:00 AM

1:00 – 2:30 PM

Summer Edition of the MN Construction Codes and Licensing Division Review Newsletter

Click here to read the most recent newsletter. It includes:

• 2024 Construction Codes and Licensing legislative session updates

• Building contractor and remodeler continuing education reminder

• CCLD Learn offers online continuing education courses at your pace

• New process for stairway chairlift inspections

• Unlicensed Lakeville contractor fined $48,000

• and more.