Yes, in most cases you can start electric service with CPS Energy before your move-in date, which is the smart way to avoid arriving to an apartment without power. At Westmount at Three Fountains, residents must provide a CPS account number before getting keys, so this is not a task to leave until the last minute.
For this community, the utility question is straightforward on the electric side: the property uses electric service, and the electric provider is CPS Energy. The practical question is less about whether CPS serves the apartment, and more about when to open the account, what information to have ready, and how to line that up with your lease start and key pickup.
What to do before move-in with CPS Energy
If you already have a signed lease or confirmed move-in date, the safest approach is to contact CPS Energy before move-in and request service to begin on the date your lease starts or the date the leasing team tells you service must be active. Utility start dates matter because apartment communities often need confirmation that the resident, not the property, is taking over electric responsibility for the home.
At Westmount at Three Fountains, the move-in policy makes that timing especially important. The property states that move-ins must provide a CPS account number before getting keys, and key pickup is at 4:00 PM on move-in day. In practical terms, that means your utility setup should be completed early enough that you have the account information in hand before you arrive for keys.
When you contact CPS Energy, be ready to provide the service address exactly as your lease shows it, along with the apartment number, your start date, and your personal identification details. Apartment utility delays often happen because the unit number is missing, the start date is wrong, or the name on the utility account does not match the leaseholder information.
If you are moving on a weekend or close to a holiday, build in extra time rather than assuming same-day setup will be easy. Westmount at Three Fountains is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and closed Sunday. Even if CPS Energy allows you to request service online or in advance, it is still wise to confirm that the leasing office has whatever proof it needs before your scheduled move-in.
What utilities you will handle directly, and what to verify
For this apartment community, electric service is the utility you should expect to place in your own name through CPS Energy. The property also states that utilities are billed with rent on the 1st but are not included in rent, and that water bills are allocated to residents. That distinction matters because not every utility will necessarily be opened the same way or with the same provider.
In other words, do not assume that “utilities” means one single setup step. Electric service appears to be the resident’s direct responsibility through CPS, while water is handled as an allocated charge to residents through the property’s billing structure. If you want a clean move-in checklist, verify with the leasing office exactly which charges will appear on your resident ledger and which services require a separate account in your own name.
Internet is another separate issue from electric. Westmount at Three Fountains says the community is cable and internet ready, the servicing provider is Spectrum, and there are no internet or cable installation fees listed by the property. That can help you plan your move-in sequence, because you may want power active first, then schedule internet installation or activation around your first few days in the apartment.
It is also worth asking one practical follow-up question: what proof does the office want for CPS setup? Some communities only need the account number, while others may want a confirmation email or start-service notice showing the address and effective date. Since this property specifically requires the CPS account number before key release, confirm whether sending that information ahead of time can prevent delays at move-in.
Why timing matters at this property
Electric setup is more than an administrative detail if you are trying to move efficiently on one day. At Westmount at Three Fountains, residents can use contactless move-in if all upfront and move-in costs are paid, and keys and the move-in folder can be left in the unit on move-in day. If you want that smoother process, having your CPS account already established becomes even more important, because the property still requires the account number before move-in is completed.
This matters for households that rely on immediate power for work, medication storage, charging devices, or simply getting settled the first night. The community includes features such as quiet, energy efficient appliances, and some homes include full-size washer and dryer sets in select apartments, while others have washer and dryer connections. None of that helps on day one if electric service has not been transferred in time.
It is also useful to think beyond the first hour in the apartment. Westmount at Three Fountains has central mail stations, 24-hour package lockers, and a professional business center, but a utility setup issue can still derail a well-planned move if you are expecting deliveries, working remotely, or trying to refrigerate groceries immediately after unloading. Power is the first link in that chain.
The simplest low-stress next step is to call CPS Energy as soon as your move-in date is confirmed, then send your CPS account number to the Westmount at Three Fountains leasing team before key pickup. If you want to avoid day-of surprises, also ask the office to confirm whether your apartment’s electric transfer requirements have been fully satisfied for move-in at 7935 Pipers Creek Street.