Keeping your lights on with tree & vegetation management

Over 37% of outages are caused by trees growing too close to power lines. Keeping lines clear of limbs reduces power interruptions and helps lineworkers restore outages quickly.

Tree Management Practices

A right-of-way is the strip of land underneath and around power lines we have the right and responsibility to maintain so we can deliver reliable power. Our tree management team cuts down trees and trims vegetation in the right-of-way using chainsaws, bucket trucks, tree climbers, brush chippers, and mowers.

WHAT WE'LL DO

Our tree management contractor inspects the same area in our territory once every four years. They look for trees growing under power lines, leaning trees that could pull down lines, and trees that could grow into lines.

Contractors use trimming techniques shown below, which are approved by the National Arborist Association. These methods encourage tree growth away from power lines and assist the long-term growth and health of trees. While trees may appear unbalanced after trimming, the appearance will soften over time. Crews assess each tree and trim them based on the best fit for the tree and electric reliability.

Pruning

Side Pruning

Pruning

Our contractors use pruning methods approved by the National Arborist Association to encourage growth away from power lines and to assist the long-term growth and health of trees. Contractors may also cut down trees in the right of way with your approval.