Moving & setup

Starting, moving and transferring electric service: who to call, what to have ready, and how to make sure the lights are on the day you get the keys.

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Moving & setup · 8 min read
How to set up electricity in your new home or apartment
Find your utility, gather what it asks for, avoid a deposit and pick the right start date, so the lights work the day you move in.
Published Feb 16, 2026

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