New Member Checklist

New Members

Opening Your Account

New accounts may be opened during office hours (Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) by visiting our office at 105 East 4th Street in The Dalles (Directions).

Because our service area is so large, with many people living a long distance from the office, we also accept information by phone, mail, or email with follow-up of the membership fees, and deposit or credit information.

Deposit

  • Residential and low-use services: $200 deposit
    • May be waived with a satisfactory letter of credit; at least 12 months of service ending no more than 6 months ago, no more than 2 late payments, and no returned checks within the last year.
  • General services: $500 deposit.
  • Irrigation services: $15 × horsepower nameplate.

Membership Fees

  • A $5 membership fee and an original signed Membership Form (PDF) or Business Membership Form (PDF) must be received in the office prior to receiving electric service.
  • If a member receives electric service through more than 1 meter, a $5 transfer fee is charged for each additional service.

For questions about the membership fee, membership form, or deposit, contact Member Services at 541-296-2740 or memberservice@wascoelectric.com.