3 Ways to Help Limit Tree Trimming

Did you know electric utilities are required to trim trees and other types of vegetation that grow too close to power lines? We do everything we can to avoid trimming them, but here's how YOU can help:

1. Plant trees in the right place.  Trees that will be less than 40 feet tall should be planted at least 24 feet away from power lines (greater than 40 feet tall should be planted at least 50 feet away).

2. Don't block pad-mounted transformers. Plant shrubs at least 10 feet away from transformer doors and 4 feet from transformer sides.

3. Report dangerous branches. If you spot a tree or branch that is dangerously close to power lines, let us know.