a modular electrical service riser includes an elongated conduit that is extended into a raised operating position and retracted into a transport position . the elongated conduit is substantially linear so as to avoid bending the cables in the conduit . the riser includes a novel meter fitting / disconnect that allows the riser to be used with overhead or underground utility company power lines or an overhead or underground customer subfeed . when the riser is used with a utility company power line , the meter is used . when the riser is used with a customer subfeed , the meter is bypassed . the riser can be moved from site to site without incurring extensive hardware and labor costs at each site because it can be used with four different types of power sources .