Who is Responsible for What Equipment 

Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative owns, maintains, and is responsible for the following:

• Wires from the transformer to the meter pole and the electrical connections on those wires

• Meter pole, guy wires, ground wire and ground rod

• The electric meter.

• Repair of wires connecting the underground electrical transformer to the meter.

• Locating faults that occur on wires connecting the underground electrical transformer to the electric meter and the connections.

Our members are responsible for maintaining the following:

• The meter loop, including the meter socket.

• Fuses and/or breaker panels, including disconnect switches.

• Secondary service wires leaving the meter pole and connecting to other buildings/locations and the connections to those wires.

• Location and repair of secondary service wires extending from the meter to other building and those connection.

• Any disconnect switches, fuses, and/or breaker panels at the meter.

• The meter socket and mounting panel.