Large service requests

This is a request for new or expanded electric service for a large energy user.

In Oregon, the unique threshold is:

• >20 megawatts (MW) of new or existing load growth. 

If your load request is less than 20 MW, please visit our Builders & Contractors web pages or call our customer service team at 1-888-221-7070.

Step 1: Large-Scale Service Request

The customer should contact us at Largeloads@PacifiCorp.com to receive the Customer Information Form and Financial Information Requirements. These complete documents need to be submitted to us through email. We'll let you know if there's any incomplete information.

Step 2: Evaluation 

Pacific Power accepts requests for large service on a continual basis in Oregon.

Step 3: Engineering Study/Service Proposal

After completing the initial system impact study, Pacific Power (a division of PacifiCorp) will provide the customer with a written service proposal that will include: 

• Required interconnection modifications and/or upgrades to the system
• Cost estimates for interconnection
• An estimated timeline for service 
• Identify any necessary Transmission Service Requests (TSR) 
• Incremental generation requirements

Step 4: Contract negotiation: Master Electric Service Agreement (MESA) or Special Contract

• >20 MW: Master Electric Service Agreement (MESA) or special contract if applicable

A large-scale service request must include:

• The customer’s identifying information
• The proposed location for electric service
• The requested amount of electric demand in megawatts
• A proposed service commencement date
• Energy use and profile information: 
  • Anticipated annual energy usage
  • Expected hours of operation
  • Seasonal variations
  • Peak demand requirements
  • Any special service requirements
• Information sufficient to demonstrate the financial capability to complete the customer’s project for the large-scale service request and provide necessary security
  • >20 MW: Minimum 2-months of billing
  • >20 MW: Full project costs for customer requests that are primarily engaged in providing a service described under code 518210 of the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services)
• Confirmation that the customer will not use the electric service for resale

Email us at Largeloads@PacifiCorp.com for copies of the forms.

Pacific Power strives to complete an evaluation in no more than six months after the submittals and study payment have been received. This timeline can be impacted by necessary customer submittals or integration with other large load requests on the system. 

The evaluation cost for a large-scale service request will be a minimum of $150,000, payable upon execution of an Engineering Service Agreement.

Service agreements for Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services over 20 MW in Oregon will require a special contract which requires commission approval. Service agreements for non-computing over 20 MW may require a large load contract with commission approval.

A large customer will pay all reasonable incremental costs necessary to provide electric service which may include, depending on project scope:

• Design, engineering, procurement and construction of large-load facilities
• Incremental generation costs
• Long-term operation and maintenance of large-load facilities for the duration of the special service contract

Also, to the extent permitted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the contract will include:

• Transmission system improvements

This is a request for new or expanded electric service for a large energy user.

In Washington, the unique threshold is:

• >20 megawatts (MW) of new or existing load growth. 

If your load request is less than 20 MW, please visit our Builders & Contractors web pages or call our customer service team at 1-888-221-7070.

Step 1: Large-Scale Service Request

The customer should contact us at Largeloads@PacifiCorp.com to receive the Customer Information Form and Financial Information Requirements. These complete documents need to be submitted to us through email. We'll let you know if there's any incomplete information.

Step 2: Evaluation 

Pacific Power accepts requests for large service on a continual basis in Washington.

Step 3: Engineering Study/Service Proposal

After completing the initial system impact study, Pacific Power (a division of PacifiCorp) will provide the customer with a written service proposal that will include: 

• Required interconnection modifications and/or upgrades to the system
• Cost estimates for interconnection
• An estimated timeline for service 
• Identify any necessary Transmission Service Requests (TSR) 
• Incremental generation requirements

Step 4: Contract negotiation: Master Electric Service Agreement (MESA) or Special Contract

• >20 MW: Master Electric Service Agreement (MESA) or special contract if applicable

A large-scale service request must include:

• The customer’s identifying information
• The proposed location for electric service
• The requested amount of electric demand in megawatts
• A proposed service commencement date
• Energy use and profile information: 
  • Anticipated annual energy usage
  • Expected hours of operation
  • Seasonal variations
  • Peak demand requirements
  • Any special service requirements
• Information sufficient to demonstrate the financial capability to complete the customer’s project for the large-scale service request and provide necessary security
• Confirmation that the customer will not use the electric service for resale

Email us at Largeloads@PacifiCorp.com for copies of the forms.

Pacific Power strives to complete an evaluation in no more than six months after the submittals and study payment have been received. This timeline can be impacted by necessary customer submittals or integration with other large load requests on the system. 

The evaluation cost for a large-scale service request will be a minimum of $150,000, payable upon execution of an Engineering Service Agreement.

Service agreements over 20 MW in Washington may require a special contract which requires commission approval.

A large customer will pay all reasonable incremental costs necessary to provide electric service which may include, depending on project scope:

• Design, engineering, procurement and construction of large-load facilities
• Incremental generation costs
• Long-term operation and maintenance of large-load facilities for the duration of the special service contract

Also, to the extent permitted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the contract will include:

• Transmission system improvements

This is a request for new or expanded electric service for a large energy user.

In California, the unique threshold is:

• >20 megawatts (MW) of new or existing load growth. 

If your load request is less than 20 MW, please visit our Builders & Contractors web pages or call our customer service team at 1-888-221-7070.

Step 1: Large-Scale Service Request

The customer should contact us at Largeloads@PacifiCorp.com to receive the Customer Information Form and Financial Information Requirements. These complete documents need to be submitted to us through email. We'll let you know if there's any incomplete information.

Step 2: Evaluation 

Pacific Power accepts requests for large service on a continual basis in Oregon.

Step 3: Engineering Study/Service Proposal

After completing the initial system impact study, Pacific Power (a division of PacifiCorp) will provide the customer with a written service proposal that will include: 

• Required interconnection modifications and/or upgrades to the system
• Cost estimates for interconnection
• An estimated timeline for service 
• Identify any necessary Transmission Service Requests (TSR) 
• Incremental generation requirements

Step 4: Contract negotiation: Master Electric Service Agreement (MESA) or Special Contract

• >20 MW: Master Electric Service Agreement (MESA) or special contract if applicable

A large-scale service request must include:

• The customer’s identifying information
• The proposed location for electric service
• The requested amount of electric demand in megawatts
• A proposed service commencement date
• Energy use and profile information: 
  • Anticipated annual energy usage
  • Expected hours of operation
  • Seasonal variations
  • Peak demand requirements
  • Any special service requirements
• Information sufficient to demonstrate the financial capability to complete the customer’s project for the large-scale service request and provide necessary security
  • >20 MW: Minimum 2-months of billing
• Confirmation that the customer will not use the electric service for resale

Email us at Largeloads@PacifiCorp.com for copies of the forms.

Pacific Power strives to complete an evaluation in no more than six months after the submittals and study payment have been received. This timeline can be impacted by necessary customer submittals or integration with other large load requests on the system. 

The evaluation cost for a large-scale service request will be a minimum of $150,000, payable upon execution of an Engineering Service Agreement.

Service agreements over 20 MW in California will require a special contract which requires commission approval. 

A large customer will pay all reasonable incremental costs necessary to provide electric service which may include, depending on project scope:

• Design, engineering, procurement and construction of large-load facilities
• Incremental generation costs
• Long-term operation and maintenance of large-load facilities for the duration of the special service contract

Also, to the extent permitted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the contract will include:

• Transmission system improvements