Meter Spots
Meter spotting is for contractors/homeowners planning to install a new service panel. A meter spot will verify the correct placement of a new electric service panel. Safety or code regulations may require the new panel to be placed in a different location. Obtaining a meter spot prior to installing the panel ensures the installer will not have to redo the job.
Meter spots are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. You will receive an email the day before your appointment with a specific time window.
No one needs to be present during the meter spot; however, please ensure:
- Any gates providing access to the main electrical panel are unlocked.
- Dogs are secured indoors or in a locked area.
- There is a clear and unobstructed path from the exterior entrance to the electrical panel, as required by RPU Electric.
Meter Spot Fee
- Initial Inspection: $98.00
Standard Fees
Temporary Power
- Overhead: $1,009.00
- Additional-Transformer Required: $1,385.00
- Underground: $1,268.00
Disconnect/Reconnect/Midspan
- Disconnect/Reconnect: $1,198.00
- Midspan: $1,198.00
* Please note: Design fees are based on the actual design of the project.
* Please contact (951) 826-5489 for more information.
* Please note: The Riverside City Council approved a new schedule of fees and charges associated with Public Utilities Electric Department effective July 1, 2026. The updated fee schedule can be found here.
Temporary Power
- Overhead: 370 amps
- Underground: 940 amps
- Up to: 200 amps
* For anything above 200 amps, fees will be based on cost to serve.
Apply for a panel upgrade permit with Building and Safety. You can do this online through the Public Permit Portal or at the One Stop Shop at City Hall.