The electric utility for much of Davidson County and nearby areas, with pages about new service, outages and working near power lines.
NES, the local electric utility, provides power to much of Davidson County and nearby communities. Its website covers new service requests, outage information, safety around power lines and programs for customers. If you plan to add power to a shed, garage, barn or studio in Nashville, the utility is part of the picture.
A new building often uses a feeder from the house panel, but larger loads, new meters or overhead lines may involve the utility. Clearances to power lines also matter for carports, covers and tall buildings. We plan with a qualified electrician and ask the utility when something needs its review.
Visit the official NES website
How to request power for a project.
Reports and status information.
Staying clear of overhead lines.
Efficiency and billing options.
Keeping buildings away from lines.
Phone and online tools.
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Clearances are set by rules and the utility, so ask before planning tall structures.
No. We are a private company and are not part of the local electric utility. Officials make the decisions, and we help you understand the process and prepare information.
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