We strive to remove hazard trees – those trees outside of the right of way that pose a threat of falling and damaging a power line. These trees are removed with permission of the property owner. Property owners who decline to remove hazard trees may be liable for costs if an identified hazard tree is that not removed subsequently damages a power line.
The distribution system delivers power directly to homes and businesses. The goal is to create a large buffer between our lines and nearby trees and eliminate more potential outage threats. In some cases, crews may need to remove all vegetation under and above a power line. Read more
The transmission system transports high-voltage electricity over long distances. The vegetation work we do depends on the voltage of the line as well as the specific rights we have for each property. Read more