To transfer a service, Sierra Electric will need the following: 


1. Membership application filled out, signed, and returned to us via email or in office. Application for Membership and Electric Service.pdf

2. Proof of ownership- this will be your settlement statement or Deed showing you have purchased the property. If you are leasing a property, you will need to provide a copy of your lease agreement.

3. Deposit

  • Pay- the deposit can be paid in office or over the phone with a credit/debit card 

  • Letter of Credit- Sierra Electric can waive the deposit if you can provide a letter of credit from a current gas or electric company stating you are in excellent payment history standing with said company. The letter of credit must state that you have EXCELLENT payment history. 

  • Autopay- Sierra Electric offers the option to waive the deposit if you sign up for the Auto Pay Program with a checking or savings account. You must complete and return the Auto Pay Program form with your application AND  provide a copy of a voided check for the account that will be used for Auto Pay. If we receive a returned payment when using the Auto Pay Program to waive the deposit, please note that we are subject to charge the deposit to your electric account as well as charge a return fee. Auto Pay Program.pdf

 *Please call our office to determine your exact deposit amount. Services will not be transferred until a deposit is paid. 

4. Copy of driver licenses- Please send as a PDF attachment when emailing to us. 

 

Transfer Upon Death of a Member: 

The death of an individual member shall automatically terminate his/her membership. To continue receiving electric service, the person continuing to legally use, receive or purchase the service at the same location should contact Sierra Electric Cooperative to establish membership in order to avoid disconnection of service. 

  • If the membership is held jointly between husband and wife, or legal partnerships, a death certificate is required to convert the current membership to a membership in the name of the surviving spouse or partner. If a new partner/s need to be added to the membership, please contact Sierra Electric.

  • If the membership is help individually by a single person, we will need the death certificate of the individual, documentation appointing a personal representative of the estate OR a will, copy of the personal representatives driver's license, and a membership application filled out, if the personal representative is not a member already. 

Termination of membership or conversion of a joint membership shall not relieve any person, or his/her estate, personal representative and heirs, from any debts due to Sierra Electric Cooperative.