Tree Trimming
Our home and office landscapes benefit greatly from the use of trees and shrubs. They add beauty, help the environment, and increase the value of our property. However, these same trees can be a major challenge in providing safe and reliable electric service. Fallen trees or broken limbs are leading contributors to power outages. It is with this in mind that Warren RECC has developed a preventive maintenance program. This program is a rotating 5-year cycle of trimming that focuses on trees and other vegetation that could potentially interrupt service.
If trees are targeted for trimming, we remove only the branches or limbs that could interfere with service or make contact with power lines. We strive to trim trees based on recommended methods approved by the International Society of Arboriculture.
The distance a tree is trimmed primarily depends on the type of tree, voltage the adjacent line supplies, or the number of wires included in that service. Most of the tree trimming we perform deals with limbs that extend too close to power lines. However, in some cases, the complete removal of the tree is required. It may simply be a case where the public's safety is jeopardized. A tree may have to be removed because it is dead, dying, or damaged.
If Warren RECC must remove a tree in a primary power line, members are offered a $150 voucher for a replacement tree.
If you have questions about our tree trimming practices or if you wish to learn more about our voucher program, please contact Don Cole, Manager of Contractor Services, (270) 842-6541, extension 1106, or any Warren RECC office.