Storm & Outage Center
Welcome to East Mississippi Electric Power Association (EMEPA)! We are glad to serve you with reliable electric service. Everything you need to get started is here. If you need further assistance, please call (601) 581-8600 to speak to a member service representative.
Application for New Service
Apply for Service911 Requirements
Applicants applying for new service must provide EMEPA with an E-911 assignment form from their county’s E-911 coordinator.
Permit Requirements By County (PDF)Inspection & Permits
All wiring shall conform to the requirements of the National Electric Code and to state, municipal, and county inspection requirements. Where law requires permits, inspection, and registrations, the applicant must provide EMEPA with the documents showing these have been applied for, accepted, and inspected. Please check with local city and county building officials and inspectors before making your request for electric service.
Service Entrance & Meter Location
EMEPA service, engineering, or staking personnel will work with you and your contractor to determine the location for the point of service and metering equipment; however, we assume no responsibility to change the location of the service entrance should it be improperly installed or if our site location is not utilized.
To avoid delays, please meet with our representatives before installing your equipment. The service entrance/meter pan or house panel must be installed on exterior walls and should be placed in locations that are easily accessible to our employees for meter maintenance, inspecting, and removal.
Temporary Service
EMEPA will connect temporary, single-phase service as needed during construction. The temporary power pole, wiring, and equipment should be supplied by the member and installed by your contractor, builder, or electrician.
A membership fee, deposit, and service charge may be required and are outlined in EMEPA’s schedule of fees and charges.
Service Drops & Meters
EMEPA will connect only one set of service drop conductors per building except as permitted by the National Electrical Code. All meters are supplied and installed by the cooperative and remain the property of EMEPA.
Underground Service
If you are interested in underground service, please contact us at (601) 581-8600. In areas where overhead serves are normally installed, members may be required to pay additional fees. Construction charges are also applicable when existing residential overhead service is changed to underground service.
Mississippi One Call Law
All persons preparing to dig must call Mississippi 811 or utilize the online E-locate system at least two days prior to the beginning of any work. Underground facilities will be marked using the color code system before work may proceed.
Additional Forms
- New Member Guide (PDF)
- Membership Certificate (PDF)
- Account Address Change Request (PDF)
- Solar Interconnection Procedures and Requirements (PDF)
- Solar Interconnection Agreement Form (PDF)
- Service Load Data – Residential (PDF)
- Service Load Data – Commercial (PDF)
- Aid-In-Construction (AIC) Fee Schedule (PDF)