Electric Service Planning Application (ESPA)
Get Power to New Developments or Changes to Existing Electric Services
The Electric Service Planning Application (ESPA) is needed to obtain your permit and is also used by the design team to determine your power requirements. By signing the ESPA, Austin Energy signifies that it can provide the load, voltage, and type of infrastructure requested on the ESPA. Customers must provide the necessary infrastructure and follow all NEC codes and the Austin Energy Design Criteria.
Important Notes:
- A separate Electric Service Planning Application (ESPA) form must be filed for every address that will have an electric meter.
- You must submit the Electric Service Planning Application (ESPA) form in different ways depending on the kind of service you need. Find instructions for each at Apply for Electric Service under Types of Service.
Date last reviewed or modified: 09/18/2025