Establishing Electric Service

The minimum security deposit for residential service is $150.00. This amount must be collected prior to electric service connection. Payment may be made by cash or check.

In lieu of a deposit, CDE will accept one of the following:

1. A credit scoring deemed satisfactory and acceptable to CDE. This process takes approximately 10 minutes and can be accessed by phone. Contact CDE's customer service department at (931) 648-8151 for additional information.
2. SEDS (Screaming Eagles Deposit System) deposit guarantee. This option is available for members of the Ft. Campbell Credit Union. Information is available through the In/Out Processing Office at Ft. Campbell.

Applicable CDE service charges may include:

$30 for service requiring meter reading only OR
$45 for initial connection of service for a new account OR
$100 for initial connection of service if a service crew is required.

THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR ESTABLISHING SERVICE:

Address of requested electric service
Applicant's date of birth
2 forms of ID (Ex: social security card, drivers license) & social security number for spouse if applicable
Previous address
Permanent address
Drivers license number
Name, address, and phone number of nearest relative
If renting, from whom (lease or purchase agreement may be required)
Applicant's employer