If you are planning a new service construction, you will need to complete the electric and/or natural gas new construction application. Please return to JCE Co-op, ATTN: Ops Department, PO Box 390, Elizabeth, IL 61028

If you are a new member and do not have an account with JCE Co-op, you also need to complete the New Member Application. The completed and signed New Member Application must be received by JCE Co-op prior to the start of service. A deposit may be necessary. The $5 membership fee will be included on your first billing statement.

Members without an email address can call our office at 800-858-5522 for additional assistance.

For all new natural gas service requests - at a location where there has never been a service -
you will need the following information, download our helpful Natural Gas New Service Construction Checklist.

  • Account name
  • Billing address
  • Home phone
  • Work phone
  • Cell phone
  • Needs contractor name and BTU Load
  • 911 address of new service including city
  • Lot number if in a subdivision or legal description if not in a subdivision or on a city lot
  • Subdivision name
  • BTU load distance of service
  • Construction start date
     

Line Extension Costs

  • $600 system access fee (includes up to 75 feet of 1/2” service line. There is a cost of additional footage past 75 feet)

Payment Options

  • Full payment prior to construction
  • Visa, MasterCard, Discover, check or e-check
  • Construction loan verification from lender is required when payment is made from the construction loan
     

Easements

  • Easements may be required-whether in a Subdivision or not
  • Must be signed and dated by member/property owner in presence of Notary Public
  • New easement will be prepared by JCE Co-op
  • Must be completed and returned before construction
  • The original will be sent to the respective courthouse for recording
     

Member responsibilities

  • Line extension payment
  • Trench and/or Directional Bore
  • Conduits. JCE Co-op may provide conduit at an additional cost
  • Right-of-way clearing
  • Backfilling and restoration
  • Road crossings
  • Installation of JCE Co-op approved meter socket.
  • Legal description of property if easement is needed
  • Apply for:
    Residential Membership
    Business Membership
    (Members without email addresses please call our office at 800-858-5522 for additional assistance.)