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Every new home sold requires an electrical service and provides yet another opportunity for cost savings and/or complications. 200 amp services are the norm, however greater amperage is often desirable.
Electrical service panels should be placed with concern, in regards to cosmetic appeal and power company requirements. Prospective land buyers should consider proximity to nearest transformer and available amperage.
Financial considerations make a meeting with the power companies engineering department a necessity. Fees for transformer upgrades and line charges for lineal distance to the home site can become critical cost considerations.