Temporary power poles
& panel upgrades in Imperial County.
GDV Utilities installs temporary power poles for construction sites and upgrades electrical panels for solar and EV chargers across Imperial County, from El Centro and Calexico to Imperial and Brawley. We handle the permit, the utility and the inspection.
Construction power in Imperial County
For new homes, ADUs, remodels and commercial sites. One call covers the permit, utility request, installation, inspection and removal.
Permit with the local building department
We pull the electrical permit with the city building department, or Imperial County Planning & Development Services for unincorporated areas, and schedule the inspection.
Utility service request
Imperial Irrigation District (IID) serves Imperial County. We submit the service request and work with the utility planner, who sets the pole location.
Installed and inspected
We set and wire the pole with a 100A or 200A panel, meet the inspector, and the utility sets the meter and energizes.
Solar & EV panel upgrades
Main panel and service upgrades sized for solar, battery storage and EV chargers, including trenching, start to finish.
Load review
We check your existing panel and service against your solar, battery or EV plans and size the upgrade correctly.
Panel and service upgrade
New main panel or meter main, service conductors and trenching for underground runs and charger feeds.
Utility coordination
We work with your serving utility on the service request and schedule around the disconnect and reconnect the utility performs.
Common questions
Who decides where the temporary power pole goes in Imperial County?
The serving utility's planner sets the service location. Imperial Irrigation District (IID) provides electric service across Imperial County. We submit the service request, then install the pole where IID approves.
Do you pull the permit and schedule the inspection?
Yes. We pull the electrical permit with the city building department, or Imperial County Planning & Development Services for unincorporated areas, handle the IID service request, install the pole and meet the inspector. Permit fees are priced separately after the job is signed.
How fast can you install a temporary power pole?
Installation is typically 3 to 5 business days after the permit is issued and the utility approves the service location. Meter installation and energization are scheduled by the utility.
Do you also cover Yuma?
Yes. We install temporary power poles across the border in Yuma, Arizona, too. GDV Utilities holds Arizona license A & C-11 ROC #345427.
Do you do panel upgrades for solar and EV chargers in Imperial County?
Yes. We upgrade main panels and services for solar, battery storage and EV chargers, including trenching, and coordinate with IID from service request to reconnection. GDV Utilities holds California license A & C-10 #1163710.
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