
Experience savings on restaurants, golf, shopping, travel, family fun, automotive, movies, insurance… everything you can imagine is here. Co-op Connections has the best deals all in one place.
Start, Stop, Move Service
Get started by going over everything you will need to establish service, whether you’re connecting at an established residential or commercial address or starting service at new construction:
The following documentation is required to open an electric account:
- Proof of ownership of property or rental agreement from owner. Handwritten rental agreements need to be notarized.
- Valid picture ID
- Social Security Number
- New services require a 911 address. Contact Colleton County Addressing at (843) 549‑1146 for more information.
- During the application process, an appointment will be set up for you to meet with our staking technician. During this meeting, the staking technician will let you know where your service pole, pedestal, or meter base will need to be located. He will also inform you of any fees that might be required. After this meeting, you cannot relocate your service pole, pedestal, or meter base without consent from the staking technician. You must notify Coastal Electric if any changes are made after the initial appointment. Failure to notify of any changes may cause delays in service and added fees. The staking technician will give you a Utility Service Commitment Letter at this appointment unless you received one in the office prior to appointment. The Colleton County Building Inspector’s office requires this letter before a building permit can be issued. New electric services are also required to be inspected by the Colleton County Building Inspector. You will need to contact the Colleton County Planning and Development Department to apply for your permits. Their office is located at 31 Klein Street, Walterboro, SC 29488. The contact number is (843)549‑1709. You may also download PDFs from the Colleton County website:
Colleton County Residential Construction Checklist (opens new tab)
Colleton County Commercial Construction Checklist (opens new tab)
Colleton County Manufactured/Mobile Home Permit (opens new tab)
- Please note: for any new service for a camper or RV, the property must have a well and septic tank. This is a requirement from the Colleton County Planning and Development Department. If you have any questions regarding obtaining a permit for this type of service, please contact their office at the number provided above.
- For electrical permits needed in the town of Smoaks or the town of Williams, you will need to contact CC&I Services, LLC. to apply for permits. They can be reached by calling (864) 586‑6111 Ext. 1007. (Colleton County Planning and Development Department does not provide services for these towns.)
- The member is responsible for the service pole or pedestal, having it equipped with meter base and having the service set up in the location where it is staked. It must be approved by the applicable building inspector. Please note that if you choose underground service, you should not put any permanent structure or concrete over the service. Repairs may require any structure or concrete to be removed at the member’s expense.
- Please note that if your property has a locked gate, we will need the gate code, or we can install a CEC lock to interlock with your personal lock. We must have access to our equipment. Coastal Electric will not be responsible for any damage to personal property if we do not have access to inspect or service our equipment.
- Service can be scheduled when the following is complete:
-
- Any fees quoted by the staking technician are paid.
- Maintenance & Operations form and easement are signed.
- Service Installation Agreement, if needed, is signed.
- Approved permit is received from the county building inspector or CC&I Services, LLC.
- Right of way is cleared, if needed.
- SC811 notification ticket to locate all underground utilities must be complete. (This is requested by CEC after permit is received from the applicable building inspector and all fees are paid – can take up to three business days.)
Once all of the above information is received it may take 7 to 10 business days to schedule and complete the service – weather events or unforeseen incidents can delay completion of service.
Download a printable version of the New Service Checklist [PDF]
Next, learn how to get the applications you’ll need to begin, apply online, cancel or move your service, and more:
New Service or Transfer Service
- Scroll Down and Apply Online Now!
- Download the Coastal Electric Service Application [PDF]
- Request an Application Be Sent to You »
- Call Us to Request an Application at 843–538-5700
- In Person: 2269 Jefferies Hwy., Walterboro, SC 29488
Google Map
Please be sure to fill out the application completely and submit it with the required documents listed – a copy of your driver’s license or valid picture ID, and proof of home ownership or a rental agreement.
We will contact you to inform you when your application is approved or if we need additional information in order to approve the account.
Disconnect Service
You can make a disconnect request by logging into your SmartHub account, calling us at 843–538-5700, or using our online contact form to submit your request. »
You will need to provide your account number, the name on the account, service address, contact info, and your desired disconnect date.