Who qualifies for commercial surge guard?
Commercial surge guard is available to all commercial and industrial customers in the District’s service area.

Services Provided:
The District will install at the consumer’s place of business an arrester(s) that protect equipment down line from damaging surges.

The District warrants Consumer's electromechanical and electronic equipment, in the Consumer's place of business downline from a failed arrester(s) installed by the District, against damage up to a maximum of $1,500 per occurrence. The Consumer must provide proof of surge damage in writing from their insurance carrier or from an electronics repair company designated by the District.

Net Monthly Rate:
The Basic Service Charge depends on the type of electric service provided by OPPD:

    $9.95 for single-phase service with 40 kVa

    $12.95 for three-phase service with 40 kVa

    $16.95 for three-phase service with 160 kVa

Plus $1.50 per line for any additional phone or cable lines for District-approved applications.

Consumers having equipment located outside of the place of business or needing additional special arresters will be assessed additional fees based on actual costs plus overheads.

Installation Charge:
The one-time installation charge depends on the type of electric service provided by OPPD.

    $125.00 per unit for single-phase service installation

    $275.00 per unit for three-phase service installation

Additional charges may be assessed for installations requiring an electrician and / or other charges.

Early Cancellation:
OPPD requires a 24-month contract period for commercial surge guard. The District may require payment for the remaining months of the contract for early cancellation.

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