Temporary power poles
& panel upgrades in Reno.
GDV Utilities installs temporary power poles for construction sites and upgrades electrical panels for solar and EV chargers across Reno and northern Nevada. We handle the permit, the utility and the inspection. That includes rebuilds and repairs after the August 2026 Hawk Fire in north Reno.
Construction power in Reno
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 of Reno, the City of Sparks, Washoe County or Carson City and schedule the inspection.
Utility service request
NV Energy serves Reno, Sparks and the surrounding northern Nevada communities. 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 NV Energy on the service request and schedule around the disconnect and reconnect the utility performs.
Cities we serve
Plus surrounding communities. Don't see your city? Call us, we likely cover it.
NV EnergyCommon questions
Who decides where the temporary power pole goes in Reno and northern Nevada?
The serving utility's planner sets the service location. NV Energy serves Reno, Sparks and the surrounding northern Nevada communities. We submit the service request, then install the pole where the utility approves.
Do you pull the permit and schedule the inspection?
Yes. We pull the electrical permit with the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, Washoe County or Carson City, handle the utility service request, install the pole and meet the inspector. Permit fees are not included in our quote; they 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 remove the pole when the job is done?
Yes. We remove the pole once your permanent service is on. We can quote a rental or a purchase option for your temporary power pole, so you can choose what fits the length of your project.
Do you do panel upgrades for solar and EV chargers in Reno and northern Nevada?
Yes. We upgrade main panels and services for solar, battery storage and EV chargers, including trenching, and coordinate with the utility from service request to reconnection. GDV Utilities holds Nevada license C-2 #0093534.
Ready for a quote?
Send us your job site or property details and we'll get back to you within one business day.