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.)
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.