Apply for Service

Make a selection from below and enter your information accordingly regarding the electric service(s) you would like to start or change. A Member Service Representative will contact you to confirm details and complete your request.

If immediate help is needed, call us at 800-338-6425, or visit one of our four office locations.

HILCO Electric provides service to five counties: Hill, Johnson, Ellis, Dallas, and McLennan.

We hold a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN), a permit from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). This permit grants us the exclusive right to provide electricity within a specific geographic area, creating our official service territory.

The PUCT maintains public maps that show the precise boundaries of each utility's CCN area. You can use these maps to find out which utility serves a particular location. You can access the map here: PUCT's Electric Service Territory

Start or Transfer Service (With an Existing Meter)

To start or transfer power to a location that currently has a meter or has had a meter in the past, click the link below and follow the prompts. Allow up to one business day, excluding weekends and holidays, for HEC to connect service at existing locations.

If possible, have the meter number to confirm the service location.

Install New Service (With No Existing Meter)

  • Submit the form below to request power at a location that is newly constructed or has not had electricity in the past.

    • Additional requirements for new service:
    • A 911 address is required. (Please contact your local city or county office to obtain.)

    • Proper permit if applying for construction (contact your builder for more information)
    • Notarized easement of neighboring properties (if applicable), available here.
    • Deed information (used on easement of the property)
    • Meter loop and wiring specifications, available here.
    • Size of service needed (phase or load of power)
    • Service configuration (underground or overhead)
    • Load Requirement Form, available here.
    • Permission and Waiver of Liability Form, available here.

Please allow 3-5 weeks from your initial request to connect service at new locations, depending on weather and other variables. If you have questions, call us at 800-338-6425.

Install New Service (With No Existing Meter) - Multiple Service Locations

Submit the form below to request power at multiple locations that are newly constructed or has not had electricity in the past.

  • Additional requirements for new service:
  • A 911 address is required. (Please contact your local city or county office to obtain.)

  • Proper permit if applying for construction (contact your builder for more information)
  • Notarized easement of neighboring properties (if applicable)
  • Deed information (used on easement of the property)
  • Size of service needed (phase or load of power)
  • Service configuration (underground or overhead)
  • Load Requirement Form, available here.
  • Permission and Waiver of Liability Form, available here.

Please allow 3-5 weeks from your initial request to connect service at new locations, depending on weather and other variables. If you have questions, call us at 800-338-6425.

Add a Co-Applicant to an Existing Account

Add a Security Light

Submit the form below or call us at 800-338-6425

Repair a Security Light

To repair a security light, login to your SmartHub Account to submit a request.

In the desktop version, go to "Contact Us", "Report an Issue”, then select “Security Light Repair” and follow the prompts. On the app, click on "More", "Contact Us", "Report an Issue”, then “Security Light Repair” and follow the prompts.

Disconnect Service

To disconnect service, login to your SmartHub Account to submit a request.

In the desktop version, go to "Contact Us", "Report an Issue”, then select “Disconnect Service” and follow the prompts. On the app, click on "More", "Contact Us", "Report an Issue”, then “Disconnect Service” and follow the prompts.

Fees

A fee is charged for each new account or transferred service to cover the cost of administrative services.

  • New Service Connect Fee – $125.00. This is a one-time fee for any new meter.
  • For existing service Connect Fee – $25.00. This is required for each new account established.
  • A deposit may be required after a soft credit check on all applicants.
  • Prepaid Billing - $100 minimum credit is required.
  • For new service installs or when adding a security light, line extension fees will be determined after a field visit.