Electric poser may not be available in two phase and three phase service configurations. If you have special power requirements, it is important to know what level of service can be provided to your property. If you are purchasing land with the plan to build at a future date, there is a possibility that electric lines and other utilities may not be large enough to accommodate you if others connect during the time you wait to build. The cost of electric service is usually divided into a fee to hook into the system and then a monthly charge for energy consumed. It is important to know both costs before making a decision to purchase a specific piece of property.
Power outages can occur in outlying areas with more frequency than in more developed areas.
A loss of electric power can also interrupt your supply of water from a well. It is important to be able to survive for up to a week in sever cold with no utilities if you live in the country. Trash removal can be much more expensive in a rural area than in a city. It is illegal to create your own trash dump, even on your own land. It is good to know the cost for trash removal as you make the decision to move into the country.