Plant The Right Tree In The Right Place
A beautiful 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.
Check out our Guidelines for Planting.
In addition, always call 811 to have your underground utilities marked before you dig in your yard.
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