Electric Service Information

What Does Your Electric Department Do?

• The Electric Department operates and maintains its service territory’s electric infrastructure
• From 115,000-volt transmission lines to 120/240-volt service lines at homes and businesses and everything in between
• From poles, cross arms, wire, substations, transformers, and street lights, this vast system requires the use of many skilled personnel
• Modern also employs:
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
  • Automated Meter Reading (AMR)
  • Remote Disconnect/Re-connect
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Advanced communication systems
• These help to link the entire operation to aid in the efficient dispatch and administration of the electric system

Where Does Your Power Come From?

• Modern purchases its energy from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)
  • Provides an affordable, clean hydropower system
• This valuable energy resource, as well as effective administration, allow our customers to enjoy some of the lowest electric rates in the area

Useful Documents

• Electric Specifications and Requirements (PDF)
• Construction Service Application (PDF)
• Area Lighting Application (PDF)
• Net Metering Information Guide (PDF)
• Net Metering Application (PDF)
• Joint Use Application (PDF)