Plant The Right Tree In The Right Place
A good-looking tree can enhance your landscape and help improve your property value. But please pick a tree that can co-exist safely with overhead utility lines.
Tall trees that can grow near or into power lines can threaten your safety and your electric service if their branches come in contact with wires.
That is why we regularly survey our power lines and, as needed, trim nearby trees. Regular maintenance helps ensure safe and reliable electric service.
Still, it is a continual challenge to prevent dangerous situations from developing when trees grow too close to power lines.
We meet that challenge with a trained forestry staff that oversees professional vegetation management companies under contract with us.
Together, they work to prevent potential conflicts and dangerous situations from developing.
See our Guidelines for Planting brochure.
Also, before you dig in your yard, always call 811 to have your underground utilities marked.
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