If you can swing it financially then try to run the lines underground from your new house to the pole on the street.
Not only does it look better but you won't have any service issues should branches or trees fall on wires on your property. Underground is out of sight and out of mind.....
It's too bad that they are making you pay for an upgrade to the existing pole on the street (which others also utilize). I would try and appeal that requirement in light of the fact that you already will have to install your own compliant pole at the end of your driveway.
Best of luck!
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