All utilities must be applied for in person at City Hall at 275 Fitzroy Street, Summerside.
Electricity
Connecting Electricity
Are you connecting power to a newly constructed home? The following are questions you’ll need answers to before connecting your electrical service:
- Do you understand the building permit process?
- What is your building permit number?
- Do you currently have power service with Summerside Electric?
- What name should the electricity go in?
- Who will be paying the utility charges?
- Who is your electrician?
- What is the physical location of the service?
- Is the lot staked where the building will be?
- Will you need both temporary and permanent service?
- What type of service are you setting up today?
- Are you going to have electric heat? 100 or 200 amp service? Single or 3 phase?
- Are you having overhead or underground power lines?
To apply for an account with Summerside Electric visit us at 275 Fitzroy Street.
Changing or Disconnecting Electricity
To transfer your electricity, we require a minimum 72 hours notice. You must visit us in person to change your electricity address. We are located at 275 Fitzroy Street, Summerside. Please note, there is a fee for changing your electricity address.
To disconnect your Summerside Electric account, please contact us with your customer number and account number.
Water & Sewer
Connecting Water & Sewer
Single family dwellings do NOT require a water meter in the City of Summerside.
For residential installations, work inside the property line is the responsibility of the property owner. Cost of bringing service to the property line from the City’s main lines is the responsibility of the property owner or the City, depending on the specific area you’re building in. Contact us at 902.432.1262 to determine which your situation may be.
The first turn on after construction must be scheduled through us at 902-432-1230. Notice required is two working days to book water turn on.
Contact:
Customer Service
[email protected]
(902) 432-1235
City of Summerside, 275 Fitzroy Street, Summerside, PE Canada, C1N 1H9
Related City Documents
Electric Rates, Schedule & Policy Manual
Electric Rates Effective May 1, 2023
Water and Sewer Rates Effective April 1, 2023