Default rule and exceptions
PG&E's Greenbook (Electric and Gas Service Requirements manual) says the customer's electric overhead service begins at the point of attachment, meaning the connections at the weather head, and runs into the building, residence or structure. Anything beyond the meter panel is customer-owned and the customer's responsibility, and the customer must follow local requirements such as ordinances or codes.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Utility | Delivers the overhead service up to the point of attachment, the connections at the weather head. |
| Property owner | Owns and is responsible for the overhead service from the point of attachment at the weather head into the building, and for anything beyond the meter panel; must follow local requirements (ordinances or codes). |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Oct 23, 2026.
Electric Overhead: Begins at the point of attachment (i.e. connections at the weather head) and into the applicant's building, residence, or structure and customer-owned poles, if applicable.
Anything beyond the meter (i.e. meter panel) is customer-owned/responsibility and applicants are required to follow local requirements (i.e., ordinances or codes).
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Common questions
Who pays for electric service line in Statewide, CA?
Responsibility is shared. Delivers the overhead service up to the point of attachment, the connections at the weather head.
What is this based on for Statewide, CA?
This verdict is sourced to TD-7001M, "Electric & Gas Service Requirements" (PG&E Greenbook), Section 1.11 and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- TD-7001M, "Electric & Gas Service Requirements" (PG&E Greenbook), Section 1.11official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-23
- TD-7001M, "Electric & Gas Service Requirements" (PG&E Greenbook), Section 1.11official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-23
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