Trimming Trees in Westchester to Keep the Power Flowing
We trim trees along distribution and transmission lines to maintain safe and reliable service.
Distribution Line Trimming
Overgrown and fallen tree limbs are the leading cause of power outages during storms. Con Edison’s tree maintenance program helps ensure safe, reliable service for you and your neighbors by carefully trimming branches that may interfere with power lines.
Our professional tree-trimming experts are working along our rights of way. We may or may not need to trim trees along the right-of-way adjoining your property. If we do, be assured that we will make every effort to minimize the impact on the appearance and health of the trees.
We perform tree trimming to create these minimum distances between electric lines and the surrounding trees.
Schedule for Distribution Line Trimming
Transmission Line Trimming
Transmission lines carry high voltages over long distances. They are located on property known as a right-of-way. Planting any vegetation on this property is prohibited.
Vegetation around transmission lines is managed according to state regulations designed to keep the operation of these lines safe and reliable. Trees capable of growing tall enough to jeopardize safety and reliability are removed from the right-of-way. Lower growing trees that do not interfere with maintenance crew access can remain on the right-of-way. Side trees located off the right-of-way, but with branches that reach into the right-of-way, are trimmed.
Qualified Con Edison contractors generally trim and/or remove trees along the right-of-way every three years. Some areas are visited more frequently. If you live adjacent to our right-of-way we will notify you before scheduled work begins.
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