Start BUECI utility service
To start electric, gas, water or sewer service in Utqiaġvik you become a BUECI member: fill out the Membership Application (residential or business), bring a federal or state photo ID, and pay a security deposit for each line of service plus any connection fee. Take it to 1295 Agvik Street, Monday–Friday 8:00–12:00 and 1:00–5:00 (closed for lunch), or call 907-852-6166 option 1. Pay bills through SmartHub (bueci.smarthub.coop) or the automated line 1-855-939-3753; report outages any time at 907-852-6166. Barrow Utilities & Electric Cooperative (gas, electric, water): 907-852-6166. (Source: North Slope Borough Health & Social Services resource guide.)
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Before you start
Choose the residential or business application. Bring it to BUECI at 1295 Agvik Street during office hours. Call option 1 to ask about deposits, connection fees or stopping service.
- Government-issued photo ID.
- Service address and applicant information; use the business form for an organization.
- Ask BUECI for the required deposit and any connection fee.
Provider information
View official informationCall Barrow Utilities & Electric Cooperative (BUECI)907-852-6166Open BUECI Membership Application — Business · PDFQuestions to ask
Who can get this, and what should I bring?
Which application or form fits my situation?
Opening a PDF does not submit it. Ask the provider how to return the completed form and confirm receipt.
After you contact them
Ask the provider how to confirm receipt and when to follow up. A response time is not listed here.