Safety
Trees are excellent conductors of electricity. When they grow into power lines or even just too close, it presents a major safety hazard. Electricity can travel through the tree and severely injure or kill individuals working or playing on or near the tree.
Reliability
Maintaining a proper clearance of at least 15 to 25 feet between our power lines and trees minimizes the impact trees have on your electric service. This clearance space helps prevent wind, snow, and ice from breaking tree limbs and sending them into the power lines.
Fire Mitigation
Maintaining proper clearance also decreases the risk of fires. When trees come in contact with our lines, they can catch fire.
Affordability
By maintaining clear rights-of-way around our power lines, we prevent the need to repair and replace power lines, poles, and other equipment that may have been damaged by trees during storms. The upfront cost of our vegetation management program is outweighed by the significant savings from reduced outages and equipment maintenance.