Understanding electric equipment responsibilities
Hurricane season is here, and Broad River Electric is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore power safely. But it’s also important for members to understand which parts of the electric system are their responsibility to maintain and which are maintained by the co-op. Understanding these key differences can help speed up repairs and ensure everyone stays safe when the weather turns rough.
Broad River Electric is responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment and lines that run to your home, including utility poles, distribution power lines, electric meters and pad mounted transformers.
As members, you are responsible for the equipment located between the electric meter and your home or business. Members are also responsible for the weather head and service mast or conduit from an underground line, located outside the home.
If any equipment you are responsible for is damaged, please call a licensed electrician to conduct the repairs.
When severe weather damages electrical equipment, any necessary repairs to your equipment must be completed before Broad River Electric crews can restore power to your home or business. By understanding the equipment you are responsible for, the repair and restoration process will be smoother and faster.
Broad River Electric also regularly trims trees throughout our service territory to improve service reliability. If you spot a tree limb that is obstructing a distribution power line outside your home, please call us so we can trim those limbs.
Any overgrown limbs or vegetation around the service line that runs from the power pole directly to your house is your responsibility. Please call a professional tree-trimming service to assist you in these cases.
Understanding the essential equipment that powers daily life means that we can all be better prepared when severe weather impacts our community.
If you have any questions about your electrical equipment, we’re here to help. Feel free to reach us at (866) OUR-COOP.
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