Underground Residential Development

An Underground Electric Development (URD) is an underground electric distribution system where each secondary lateral supplies a single meter serving a single-family residential unit. Use the URD Check List and related links below as your submittal package guide.

Documents, Procedures and Checklists for Underground Residential Development

• URD Check List  
  
• Letter of Intent/Rules of Engagement   
• Example of a Residential Master Site Plan
• JEA Seed (CAD files) for Engineers - When submitting designs, please download the appropriate seed file for the appropriate configurations: 
  • .dgn File
  • .dwg File
• Electric Development Standardization of Files and Drawings   
  
• Lighting
  • COJ Streetlight Design Request by Developer 
  • Area Light Contract
  • JEA Account Update Form

Project Submittal

Once you have gathered all the items from the project check list, submit the collective package to our Electric Development Inbox at elecdev@jea.com for evaluation. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for review and response. Once any corrections are addressed, the project submittal is accepted and assigned to a Project Engineer for electric design.  You'll receive a confirmation email introducing the Project Engineer who will be your lead point of contact through electric construction completion.

Development Responsibilities

Developer will provide:

• An acceptable submittal package (above)
• All conduit, transformer pads and secondary pull-boxes
• Installation of the conduit system
• Reimbursement for upgraded lighting
• Street light bases and installation for upgraded lighting
• Reimbursement for JEA beautification work
• Required easements
• 12 month conduit system warranty from system acceptance date

JEA will provide:

• Electric System design
• Manholes and pits
• Standard Lights
• Overhead line removal within the development boundaries
• Overhead relocation for entrance way
• Primary cable and transformers

We look forward to working with you. At JEA, it’s our mission to energize our community through high-value energy and water solutions. We want to be your premier service provider, valued asset and vital partner in advancing our community.

Questions? Email elecdev@jea.com. 
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