What is a Cost in Aid of Construction (CIAC) charge?

OUC Electric contribution in aid of construction (CIAC) for underground service is designed to recover the cost differential between underground and overhead distribution systems. This charge is applied to all new commercial/multi-family facilities that will be put underground and varies for service areas with and without natural gas service to appliances.

• There is a feeder charge of $18 per kVa will increase to $24 per kVa for Customer-installed duct bank
• There is a feeder charge of $53 per kVa for OUC installed duct bank

For new electric service in areas that are served by natural gas the cost are as follows:

• The current charge is $595 per home for Residential Single family
• The current charge is $419 per home for Commercial and Multi-family