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Who owns what

 

Who is Responsible for What Equipment 

Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative owns, maintains, and is responsible for the following:

  • Wires from the transformer to the meter pole and the electrical connections on those wires

  • Meter pole, guy wires, ground wire and ground rod

  • The electric meter.

  • Repair of wires connecting the underground electrical transformer to the meter.

  • Locating faults that occur on wires connecting the underground electrical transformer to the electric meter and the connections.

Our members are responsible for maintaining the following:

  • The meter loop, including the meter socket.

  • Fuses and/or breaker panels, including disconnect switches.

  • Secondary service wires leaving the meter pole and connecting to other buildings/locations and the connections to those wires.

  • Location and repair of secondary service wires extending from the meter to other building and those connection.

  • Any disconnect switches, fuses, and/or breaker panels at the meter.

  • The meter socket and mounting panel.

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OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS:
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24, 2022
Thanksgiving (Day After)  Friday, November 25, 2022
Christmas Eve Day Friday, December 23, 2022 (Observance of Christmas Eve)
Christmas Day Monday, December 26, 2022 (Observance of Christmas Day)
New Year's Day  Monday, January 2, 2023 (Observance of New Year's Day)  
2023 Holidays   
Memorial Day  Monday, May 29, 2023
Independence Day Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Labor Day  Monday, September 4, 2023
Thanksgiving  Thursday, November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving (Day After)  Friday, November 24, 2023
Christmas Eve Day Monday, December 25, 2023 (Observance of Christmas Eve)
Christmas Day Tuesday, December 26, 2023 (Observance of Christmas Day)
New Year's Day  Monday, January 1, 2024

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  • COMMUNITY
    • Heartland Security
    • Links
    • Member Engagement Group
    • Northland Connect - Internet
    • Operation Round Up
    • Youth Tour
    • Scholarships
    • POLITICAL ACTION
      • Cooperative Action Network
      • Co-op Vote
      • Team Up For Action
      • ACRE: Co-op Owners for Political Action
  • OUTAGE INFO
    • Power Outages
    • Outage Center
  • REBATES
    • Rebates
  • MY COOPERATIVE
    • Annual Meeting
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Careers
    • Capital Credits
    • Contact Us
    • Heartland Security
    • History
    • Privacy Notice
    • Statement of Non-Discrimination
    • About Us
    • Bylaws and Articles
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
      • Board of Directors
      • Director Elections
      • Electronic Voting
    • NEWS & INFO
      • News
      • Newsletter
    • SAFETY
      • Downed Power Lines
      • Electric Safety
      • Farm Safety
      • Safety Demonstration
      • Safety Quiz
      • Continuity of Service
  • SERVICES
    • ELECTRIC SERVICE
      • Line Clearance
      • Service Upgrade & Relocation
        • Disconnections & Reconnections
      • Call Before Digging
      • Vegetation Management
      • Who's Responsible?
      • New Construction
    • ENERGY SERVICES
      • Energy Audits
        • Home Energy Audit
        • Farm Energy Estimator
        • Touchstone Energy Guide
        • Links & Tools
      • Special Rates
        • About Special Rates
      • Compare Fuels
      • Financing
      • Energy Saving Guides
      • Electric Vehicle
      • Summer Shift
      • RENEWABLES
        • Evergreen Program
        • Interconnection Information
        • Utility Scale Solar
      • Load Control - C & I
      • Load Control - Residential
    • MEMBER SERVICES
      • New Member
      • Billing & Usage
      • Energy Assistance
      • Update Your Contact Information
      • Payment Options
        • Automatic Bill Payment FAQs
      • Bill Inserts
      • Outdoor Area Lighting
      • FORMS
        • Online Forms
        • Downloadable Information
      • Limited English Proficiency
      • Military Disconnection Protection