The Transformer OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF CANOOCHEE ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
August 2025
Who Owns What? Understanding Electric Equipment Responsibilities
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s summer continues with longer days and rising temperatures, it also brings the increased potential for severe weather. Summer storms can arrive quickly and hit hard, sometimes causing significant damage to essential electric equipment throughout our community. Canoochee EMC is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore power safely, but it is also important for homeowners to understand which parts of the electric system are their responsibility and which are maintained by us at the co-op. Understanding these key differences can help speed up repairs and ensure everyone stays safe when the weather turns rough. We are responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment and lines that run to your home, including utility poles, distribution power lines, electric meters and padmounted transformers. Canoochee EMC members are responsible for the equipment located between the electric meter and your home or business. Members are also responsible for the weatherhead and service mast located outside the home. If any equipment that you (the homeowner) are responsible for is damaged, please call a licensed electrician to conduct the repairs. A professional has the experience and know-how to assess and manage these types of repairs. When severe weather damages electrical equipment, it’s important
Who Owns What? Electric Co-op Owned Equipment vs
Electric Co-op Owned Equipment vs Member-Owned Equipment This graphic depicts equipmentEquipment owned by the co-op (in gold) and the member (in blue). Member-Owned If a storm damages any equipment owned by the co-op, we are responsible for repairs. If a storm damages any member-owned equipment, the member is responsible for repairs. Members should hire a licensed electrician when making any repairs to member-owned equipment. Co-op owned Member-owned
Power distribution lines Transformer Service line
Weatherhead Service mast
Power pole
Service mast guy
Meter socket and jaws
Meter Meter socket
Padmounted transformer
Service panel
Service line Note: This graphic depicts overhead and underground service. Please be aware of which type of service you receive at your home.
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