Ethiopia - Getting Electricity Connection in Rural Areas

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for getting electricity connection in rural areas is available in the Ethiopian Energy Authority contact link
2. Applicant must provide all necessary information in the application form before submitting it.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry photocopies and originals of all documents needed for this procedure to complete.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should make sure to attach photocopies of necessary documents along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
7. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly, electricity connection will be provided within three months.

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Required Documents

• ID Proof like National ID or a Passport
• PIN Certificate
• Route Sketch Map
• Title Deed and Land Search Document
• Supply Contract Form
• Wiring Certificates
• Consent from the owner of the property
• Latest Electricity Bill
• Scaled Site Plan
• Load Schedule Details
• Certificate of Registration

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address:
Ethiopian Energy Authority, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Contact: (+251)-115-507-737
contact link
location link

Eligibility

• Newly constructed buildings in Ethiopia with no existing electricity connection are eligible.
• Existing connections which want to change connection type are eligible.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

• This document is valid forever.

Documents to Use

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is three months.

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Instructions

• Applicant must submit relevant references.
• Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Type of Application
• Name of the Applicant
• ID Number
• Passport Number
• Country of Residence
• Postal Address
• Physical Address
• Town of Residence
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Customer Contact Person
• Country
• District
• Fixed Appliances
• Other Apparatus

Need for the Document

• This document is necessary for getting electricity connection for newly constructed buildings in Ethiopia.

Information which might help

• Ethiopian Energy Authority is responsible for new connections, changing of existing connections and disconnecting electricity in Ethiopia.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Electricity connection document can also be used as a proof of address.

External Links

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