LightReading Right of way clearing Creating a path for safety, reliability and affordability.

We are so lucky to live in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The abundancy of greenery that provides beauty and shade, and a habitat for all birds and wildlife.

At Inland Power we strive to balance maintaining our beautiful surroundings, while ensuring a reliable power supply by keeping power lines clear in rights of way (ROW).

ROW is the land we use to construct, maintain, replace or repair underground and overhead power lines. A ROW enables your cooperative to provide clearance from trees and other obstructions that could hinder the power line installation, maintenance or operation.

ROW areas are typically on public lands or located near a business or home.

Regardless of location, Inland must maintain the power lines above and below the ROW. Proactive vegetation management benefits members in three tangible ways.

Safety

We care about our members and put your safety and that of our lineworkers first. Overgrown vegetation and trees pose a risk to power lines. Electricity can arc, or jump, from a power line to a nearby conductor like a tree. Our focus is to take a proactive approach to reduce the chance of fallen branches or trees during a severe weather event or trees touching power lines and posing a fire threat.

Reliability

One of the greatest benefits of a smart vegetation management program is reliability. Strategic tree trimming reduces the frequency of downed lines causing power outages. Proactive trimming and pruning keeps lines clear and allows for more reliability.

As a not-for-profit cooperative, Inland Power strives to keep costs low in order to maintain affordable rates. This approach extends to vegetation management as well. If trees grow too close to power lines, the potential for expensive repairs increase. Effective tree trimming and other vegetation management efforts keep costs low for everyone.

Keep in mind, tree trimming efforts will increase during the spring and summer seasons. For more information, please visit inlandpower.com/row-clearing.