Business Deposits and Activation Charges
Electric, gas, water and wastewater service
These charges are for new accounts or adding new services. Please see Business Delinquent Accounts for charges to reconnect service disconnected for non-payment.
Business Deposits
Deposit requirements will be based on two times an estimated average monthly utility bill. Contact Customer Service for an estimate.
No deposit will be required for a business customer who posts a surety bond or other financial assurance in lieu of the deposit, including, but not limited to, an irrevocable letter of credit or is an existing customer who has a satisfactory payment record for utility service.
Deposit Refunds
Interest is paid monthly on deposits remaining with GRU for more than six months. When customers stop service with GRU, their deposit will be applied to their final bill and any difference will be refunded to them or transferred to another account. If customers have other accounts with GRU, their deposit may be transferred.
Business Activation Charges
| Service | Charge |
|---|---|
| Electric, gas and water | $160* |
| Electric and water | $60* |
| Electric only | $30* |
| Gas only | $100 |
| Water only | $30 |
| Water and gas | $130 |
| Same-day connection(scheduled by phone only) | Additional $40 |
| Holiday or weekend connection(scheduled by phone only) | Additional $50 |
| Gas, if customer fails to appear as scheduled | Additional $20 |
| *Add $30 for demand meter | |
Related Links
- Disconnection and Delinquent Account Charges (Business)
- Special Service Charges (Business)
- Business Rates, Deposits and Charges
- Residential Rates, Deposits and Charges
Note: The charges listed on these pages are based on Chapter 27 of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances, which can be found on Municode.com. If there are differences between information on this page and the ordinance, the ordinance shall prevail. Contact Customer Service for more information.
