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Summerside Electric
Summerside Electric is responsible for providing services to residential and commercial customers.
What electric circuit am I on?
Find your circuit and check planned outages
Search your address on the Interactive Electrical Circuit Map, or download the PDF Electrical Circuit Map (updated Jan 23rd, 2026).
Planned power outage — Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 (weather permitting), 2:00 AM – 6:00 AM.
Where: Circuit R5 and R12.
Why: Planned power outage for Maritime Electric and Summerside maintenance. Maintenance/upgrades will be performed on cities transmission connection and city circuits.
Inquiries: Call 902-432-1268.
New development / construction
Process for customer projects requiring electrical services
Development within the City is booming, and with that comes requests for new services to be installed, service upgrades, and meter disconnects/reconnects.
1
Initiation phase
- Do you understand the building permit process? What is your building permit number?
- Do you currently have power service with Summerside Electric? Who will be paying the utility charges and what is the account number?
- Who is your electrician? They will discuss temporary and permanent service, 100 or 200 amp, single or 3 phase, overhead or underground.
2
Planning
- Contact Summerside Electric to discuss temporary and/or permanent power solutions as soon as possible.
- Response time will be as soon as conveniently possible but may take up to 2 working days.
3
Power disconnects
- At any time during a project a request can be made to Summerside Electric to disconnect the meter/power.
- Please allow for up to 5 working days for your request to be scheduled.
4
Connecting power
- An active City of Summerside billing account — call 902-432-1230, e-mail customerservice@summerside.ca or visit City Hall at 275 Fitzroy St.
- A completed Summerside Electric Service Request Form.
- A Prince Edward Island Electrical Pass — the address on the pass MUST match the address of the requested connection.
Maximum time frames
How long a connection takes
Once the required documents and procedures are completed, your electrical service will be constructed within these (maximum) time frames:
| Service | Working days |
|---|---|
| New Service | 15 |
| Temporary Service for Construction Purposes | 10 |
| Change of Service (Temporary to Permanent Service) | 12 |
| Line Extensions | 30 |
Did you know?
A community-owned utility
62%
renewable energy with the Sunbank investment
$44.1M
of Credit Union Place debt the wind farm will have covered by 2027
25+
years without a municipal tax rate increase
20+
local people in well-paying, technically skilled jobs
Electrical contractors
Standard work methods and guidelines
Electrical Contractor - Contact Information Form
Application to be authorized by Summerside Electric
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FAQ
Questions about service connections
How do I open an account?
Please contact the Finance Department to make arrangements for opening an account. Call 902-432-1230, e-mail customerservice@summerside.ca or visit City Hall at 275 Fitzroy St.
Are there any fees associated with disconnecting power?
No. It does not cost anything to have power disconnected.
How much does it cost to connect power?
A new connection or temporary service will cost $75.08, while a reconnection will cost $42.44. These rates can be found in the Rates, Schedule & Policy Manual and they are applicable to standard applications. There may be additional costs based on the complexity of the job and materials required.
How long does it take to connect/reconnect power?
It is mandatory that Summerside Electric receive an Electrical Pass/Permit from the province and at that time, it may take up 3 working days for Summerside Electric to contact the electrician to schedule the work. Please note jobs will be scheduled as soon as possible but may take up to 15 working days.
Who is responsible to pay for the connection and reconnection fees?
The property owner is responsible to pay for all fees.
What is an Electrical Pass/Permit?
This permit is necessary for each site requiring electrical service. An application is submitted to the province by a licensed electrician and can be done online. Once the inspection is completed, the provincial inspector will forward a copy of the permit to Summerside Electric, giving approval for services to be connected.
Presentation to provincial standing committee
Natural Resources & Environmental Sustainability
Thursday, October 23, 2025: Summerside Electric presented to the Provincial Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Environmental Sustainability.
Electrical Service Request Form
Need a new connection, upgrade or meter disconnect?
We require at least a minimum of five (5) business days of advance notice. Call 902-432-1268 or email SummersideElectric@summerside.ca.