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To better serve you, it is recommended that new construction connects contact Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative's Engineering Department at 1-866-392-2547 to ensure all needs of your location are met.

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It is the responsibility of the customer to verify with the office that the correct Meter Specification Sheet is used for service to be connected.  Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative is not responsible for any costs incurred by the consumer pertaining to the below specification sheets.

Meter Specification Sheets

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To become a member you will need:

  • Two forms of Identification- drivers license, social security card, etc.

  • Deposit - Please call Member Services at 1-866-392-2547 for detailed deposit information.

    • or, already be a member of DETEC in good standing - during the last twelve (12) months of consecutive service applicant was not delinquent on more than two (2) occasions and never had service disconnected for non-payment and is not presently delinquent in payment of an account with the utility

    • or, Letter of Credit - letter of credit from another electric utility which states that during the last twelve (12) months of consecutive service applicant was not delinquent on more than two (2) occasions and never had service disconnected for non-payment and is not presently delinquent in payment of an account with the utility.  *Letters of Credit cannot be accepted for weekend homes.*

    • or, Letter of Guarantee - in writing, a satisfactory guarantee from a member in good standing of DETEC to secure payment of bills for electric service.

    • or, over 65 - furnish proof that applicant is 65 years of age or older and does not have an outstanding balance with an electric company for residential service which occurred in the last two years.

  • Membership, Installation & Materials Fee

    • ​Membership Fee - $10: Membership with Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative is established with a one-time $10 refundable membership fee.  

    • Installation & Materials Fee - These fees will be determined after speaking with our Engineering Department 1-866-392-2547.