Tools & Resources
Trico Has You Covered
As your local electric cooperative, we believe it is our responsibility to inform and equip our Members with the tools they need to succeed. From Members looking to start brand new service at their home, to large businesses breaking ground, we’ve got you covered.
Residential Resources
Electrical Safety
Our members protected
The electricity that powers our lives has become so commonplace that people sometimes forget the importance of using it safely.
Learn more about our safety resources and review our safety checklist to help you use energy wisely.
Commercial Resources
Ballpark Estimator Tool
The Ballpark Cost tool is to be used as an approximation for construction estimates to new residential line extensions, excluding existing service upgrades and relocations. The estimate is calculated using standard assumptions and the distance provided and is NOT intended to determine the design, route, or how facilities will be installed on your property. The actual line extension design will be determined after a Trico Designer has met with you on-site.
For underground estimate purposes, the member is responsible for all trenching and backfill, conduit installation, and equipment basement/pad installation (See Residential Line Extension Guide).
Other factors that may affect costs include, but are not limited to:
- Permitting
- Civil site work
- Street crossings
- Easements
- Existing transformer/cable capacity
Rate Calculator
is solar right for you?
Thinking of installing solar, but want to know what it will cost? See if solar is right for you by using our Rate Calculator Tool in SmartHub. Log into your account and follow these steps:
- Select “Usage” from the Left Menu, then “Usage Management.”
- Select “Trico Electric Rate Calculator.”
- Click on the calculator image and follow instructions from there.
Property Search
Our Analysis Map
Looking to build in Trico’s service area? Find optimal business locations using our powerful real estate search and demographic and industry analysis.