Streetlighting & Outdoor Yard Lights
Middle Tennessee Electric is a local electric cooperative and exists to provide services to make your life better. One service we provide to members is the installation and maintenance on outdoor lights. We offer a few options for both street and yard lights depending on the situation and placement.
Members looking for information or wanting to install an outdoor light at their residence or business can contact us for information specific to their situation. Every installation is dependent on several factors including but not limited to:
- Distance from existing electrical line
- Equipment or pole requirements
- HOA or government restrictions
Don’t worry. We’re here to help you find the answers you need. We've compiled some answers to frequently asked questions to get you started, but don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to speak to someone directly about your specific request.
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Outdoor Yard Light Requests
Members can request that an outdoor yard light be added to their account. Typically, yard lights are placed to illuminate your property. Outdoor yard lights differ from streetlights, and local ordinances may restrict their placement in certain areas.
You can request an outdoor yard light using the form below.
Request Streetlight Installation
Residential members are not able to request streetlights. Local governments, property management organizations, and HOAs are examples of those who can request streetlights. The placement of these is often governed by local ordinances and paid for by the organization that requests them.
If you're an organization that would like to learn more or request a streetlight, please complete the form below.
We offer both street and outdoor yard lights for our members. Each category contains options to meet your needs.
Streetlights are typically paid by a government or HOA entity while outdoor yard lights are reserved for member residences or businesses.
Yes. Many areas have laws or ordinances on where lights can be placed. If you are looking for additional information regarding local restrictions, reach out to your homeowners’ association or local government.
In addition to local regulations, your outdoor light must meet our standards when selecting the placement on your property. Our engineering team can evaluate your property to determine where the best placement for outdoor light to reduce cost.
No. As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, our members are financially responsible for certain costs related to outdoor lights on their property. A full description of rates and charges related to them are on MTEMC.com/Rates.
If you have further questions, please reach to us at 1-877-777-9020 or send us a message online. Members can also swing by a local area office to discuss any outdoor lights with our member support and engineering teams.
You can fill out the Outdoor Light Service Request or call 877-777-9020.
Outdoor light performance varies base on location, height, weather conditions, and other factors. Three of the basic options we offer are the single, single directional, and bi-directional yard LED lights.
For member looking for lighting specifications, here are some general specifications from the manufacturer for single and directional LEDs:
- Single LED specifications
- Directional LED specifications
If you would like more information, please contact us.