Meter Poles

Sumter EMC provides guidelines for the installation of meter poles when underground or overhead service is required away from a building.

Members are responsible for furnishing and installing the pole to specifications, including height, grounding, and equipment mounting, to ensure safe and reliable electric service connection.

Wired meter poles and meter pedestals are available for purchase from Sumter EMC for installations requiring a meter pole or meter pedestal. Sales and delivery are limited to locations inside Sumter EMC's service territory in Georgia.

Meter Poles

These wired meter poles are complete with meter socket, mast, and 200-amp main breaker (or, for irrigation pivots, 30 or 60 amp fused disconnects). The breaker box includes unused breaker positions suitable for connecting outdoor electrical equipment such as heat pumps and water pumps. Sumter EMC will also deliver and set the meter pole for an additional fee. See the fee chart below.

Installation

Installation - For delivery and installation of pole (with or without disconnect), and for pedestal, add $300.

A licensed electrician should install the wiring between the meter pole and the building. All permits required to receive service are the responsibility of the member.

Permit Info

**25 Foot Meter Poles and Fused Disconnect Poles *Effective May 1, 2026**

Price	Description	Typical Application
$88	25 Foot Pole (No Disconnect or Meter Base)	Overhead service (bare pole only)
$1,000	25 Ft. Pole with Meter Base and 240V/200 Amp Disconnect	Overhead service to mobile home
$1,080	25 Ft. Pole with 480V/30 Amp Disconnect	Overhead service to irrigation pivot
$1,200	25 Ft. Pole with 480V/60 Amp Disconnect	Overhead service to irrigation pivot

**Meter Pedestals for Underground Service Connections *Effective May 1, 2026**

Price	Description	Typical Application
$1,300	Pedestal with Meter Base and 240V/200 Amp Disconnect	Underground service to mobile home
$1,440	Pedestal with 480V/30 Amp Disconnect	Underground service to irrigation pivot
$1,560	Pedestal with 480V/60 Amp Disconnect	Underground service to irrigation pivot

Important Notes

Member's electrician is responsible for all local permits and wiring between disconnect and Member's equipment.
These prices are fully assembled FOB Sumter EMC warehouse, Americus.
All poles are new - CCA, Class 6.
Installation and delivery are only available when the Sumter EMC crew is on-site to install Sumter EMC's service drop conductors.
Member is responsible for wiring and installation on the load side of breakers or disconnect and for all maintenance after installation.
Sumter EMC and Members should always spot the service pole location before installation.
The local governmental jurisdiction requires electrical inspections after the wiring is completed and before the meter is set. Member is responsible for obtaining any permits needed from the local jurisdiction.

Contact our Member Services Department by clicking below or call 1-800-342-6978 for additional details.

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