Summerside Electric

WHAT ELECTRIC CIRCUIT AM I ON? Click the link below!

Interactive Electrical Circuit Map (Search your address): HERE.

PDF Downloadable Electrical Circuit Map: HERE.

UPCOMING CURRENT AND PLANNED POWER OUTAGES:

1. PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Date: Thursday, May 7th, 2026 (weather permitting)

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Approx)

Where: Hillcrest Areas(see map)

Why: Load shifting

Cost: Portion of annual system improvement budget $125,000

Inquiries: Call 902-432-1268

Note: Work will be conducted along Arnette Ave, between Arcona St. and High St. Traffic personnel will be in place. Some addresses immediately outside the indicated area may experience intermittent power interruptions during this time.

2. PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

Date: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 (weather permitting)

Time: 11:30 PM – 5:30 AM (Approx)

Where: Circuit R4. Streets include Jennifer, Norman, Driscoll, Brophy, Wood, Beairsto, Chelsie, Highland and portions of Elm, Duke and Maple. See interactive map here for more details

Why: Crews are constructing a new $2 mill circuit #13 project to improve power capacity/reliability to central Summerside. This planned outage is to create a safe work space for crews to install and reconfigure new multi-circuit intersection utility poles. Multiple crews will be working in the intersections of Jennifer/Highland, Highland/Elm, and Highland/Duke amongst other areas this night.

Inquiries: Call 902-432-1268

Note: Traffic lanes in the area of circuit R4 may be restricted to 1-way flow with traffic control personal directing traffic around utility trucks/persons.

NEW DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION:

Summerside Electric is responsible for providing services to residential and commercial customers. Development within the City is booming, and with that comes requests for new services to be installed, service upgrades, and meter disconnects/reconnects.

On the following tabs, you will find information related to the work process/workflow, Information for Electrical Contractors, and FAQ.

PRESENTATION TO PROVINCIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY:

Thursday, October 23, 2025: Presentation Slideshow Presentation Video

Electrical Service Request Form

Please complete the form below to advise Summerside Electric of details pertaining to your request for a new connection, upgrade of service or meter only(Disconnect/Reconnect) requests.

Summerside Electric strives to complete these service requests as soon as work scheduling permits. We require at least a minimum of five (5) business days of advance notice in order to prepare and incorporate your request into our work schedule, thus ensuring your project is not delayed. Summerside Electric will follow-up with the person selected as the primary contact to advise them of when the job has been scheduled.

Please note: For all new connections and reconnections, an electrical pass must be provided to to us by the province. Once the pass is received, the service request will be completed as soon as can be conveniently scheduled. Please allow for up to 15 business days from the time the pass is received to completion of request.

Before any work is schedule, Summerside Electric will require an account number or purchase order number. If unavailable, please 'N/A' in the field. Our team, will review your information and follow-up with you to discuss procedures and answer any questions you may have.

Please supply a Summerside Electric account number or a PO Number:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Primary Contact: Who will be responsible for billable services:

PRIMARY CONTACT'S INFORMATION

Company Name:

Name:

Contact Number:

E-Mail Address:

BILLING CONTACT INFORMATION

If different from Primary Contact.

Company Name:

Name:

Contact Number:

E-Mail Address:

BUILDING INFORMATION

Service Address:

Building Permit #: (If applicable):

Type of Occupancy:

SERVICE INFORMATION

For temporary, new or upgrades, please ensure that the service details are filled out.

Service Request:

Facility Type:

Over-Head

Underground

Service Details:

	Phase	Amperes	Volts
Main
Temporary
Sub-Panel

If this is a new build, please complete the section below.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

If this is a new build, please complete the section below.

Is your lot staked where the proposed Building will be located? Yes No Do not know

Facing the property from the road, please describe the direction the permanent service is to be installed:

Approximately, how close is the nearest power line to your property? Meters

Comments/Additonal Information:

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