[tguvot]

iirc it works through building code. it has some parts related to grid hookup and without it house won't be up to code/pass inspection. Not sure what are implication in this case

[sowbug]

They turn off your power if you don't pay your electric bill. Do they keep charging a hookup fee after they've unhooked you?

(I know the answer is yes, because the answer to this kind of question is always yes...)

[tguvot]

they will also send your bills to collections, which will be rather unpleasant, i guess