developer, GEUS reaches an agreement | Local News

Local developer Ellis Homes and the Greenville Electric Utility System (GEUS) have corrected their differences.

The two sides reached a settlement Thursday morning before a hearing began on whether the developer would obtain a permanent injunction against GEUS.

“We are thrilled to have quickly settled this lawsuit against GEUS so that my client can get back to work building the best homes and neighborhoods in Greenville,” said attorney Brent Money, who represented EEE Development LLC, which exercises its activities under the name of Ellis Homes. “My client has had a good working relationship with GEUS for years at all levels and is ready to move forward in a spirit of cooperation now that this misunderstanding is resolved.”

Alicia Hooks, Managing Director of GEUS, said, “GEUS is pleased that the communication issue between the utility and EEE Inc. has been clarified,”

EEE Development alleged that GEUS refused to install electrical service in a new residential development until EEE first authorized the installation of GEUS Internet and cable service.

GEUS Managing Director Alicia Hooks said the incident that sparked the dispute was based on a misunderstanding of the new policies the company was putting in place and that she expected it all to be cleared up soon .

Under the settlement agreement reached Thursday, GEUS has denied each of the allegations alleged in the original petition. The utility has agreed to provide EEE Development with the installation of all cables and internet infrastructure at its expense when the developer opens the electrical conduit. GEUS will provide electrical service when the developer is ready. GEUS also agreed to continue to protect the projects under development and EEE Development dismissed the lawsuit.