Temporary power poles
in Riverside.
GDV Utilities installs temporary power poles for new homes, ADUs, remodels and commercial sites in Riverside, and upgrades panels for solar and EV chargers. We pull the permit, handle the RPU or SCE service request and meet the inspector.
How it works in Riverside
One call covers the permit, the utility, installation, inspection and removal.
1. Permit
We pull the electrical permit with the City of Riverside Building & Safety Division (or Riverside County Building & Safety for unincorporated addresses) and schedule the inspection.
2. Utility service request
Most of the City of Riverside is served by Riverside Public Utilities (RPU), the city-owned electric utility, while unincorporated areas around the city, such as Woodcrest and parts of Highgrove, are served by SCE. We submit the request, and the utility planner sets the pole location.
3. Install, inspect, energize
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 in Riverside
Main panel and service upgrades sized for solar, battery storage and EV chargers, including trenching.
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 schedule the disconnect and reconnect with RPU or SCE and handle the paperwork start to finish.
Where we work in Riverside
Plus the rest of Riverside and nearby communities in Riverside County.
Riverside temporary power questions
Which utility serves my job site in Riverside?
Most of the City of Riverside is served by Riverside Public Utilities (RPU), the city-owned electric utility, while unincorporated areas around the city, such as Woodcrest and parts of Highgrove, are served by SCE. We confirm the serving utility for your address before we quote.
Who pulls the permit for a temporary power pole in Riverside?
We do. GDV Utilities pulls the electrical permit with the City of Riverside Building & Safety Division (or Riverside County Building & Safety for unincorporated addresses), submits the utility service request and meets the inspector. Permit fees are priced separately after the job is signed.
How fast can you install a temporary power pole?
Typically 3 to 5 business days after the permit is issued and the utility approves the service location. The utility schedules the meter set and energization.
What size temporary panel do I need?
Most single-family homes and ADUs use a 100A or 200A temporary panel. We size it to your tools, trailers and site loads when we quote.
Is removal included?
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 solar and EV panel upgrades in Riverside?
Yes. We upgrade main panels and services for solar, batteries and EV chargers, including trenching, and coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with RPU or SCE. GDV Utilities holds California license A & C-10 #1163710.
Need power on a Riverside job?
Send the job address and a photo showing the nearest utility pole. We reply within one business day.