Helpful Information
Dominion Energy hired Looks Great Services to perform the needed maintenance for the 2024 utility easement tree trimming schedule. Dominion Energy will provide notices by email or USPS to their customers roughly 2-3 week prior to trimming in their area.
All questions, concerns and claims should be filed directly with Dominion Energy.
In the event of a life threatening emergency, please call 911.
All questions, concerns and claims should be filed directly with Dominion Energy.
In the event of a life threatening emergency, please call 911.
Easement Tree Trimming Areas by Location & Known Timelines
PLEASE NOTE, UTILITY EASEMENTS DO NOT ALWAYS FOLLOW THE ROADS.
PLEASE NOTE, UTILITY EASEMENTS DO NOT ALWAYS FOLLOW THE ROADS.
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Active Areas
Adams Run Area & Remote Meggett Parcels Click on the map below to enlarge the image. 
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Upcoming Areas (1/8/24)
Summit Plantation Parishville Road Areas Click on the map below to enlarge the image. 
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TBD Easement Tree Trimming Location
Highway 165 Area Click on the map below to enlarge the image. 
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TBD Easement Tree Trimming Location
Ethel Post Office/Quigley Area Click on the map below to enlarge the image. 
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"Is it necessary for our beautiful trees to be "butchered" by Dominion Energy contractor?" ~ everyone
Yes, routine tree trimming decreases local outage frequency and provides a safe work environment,
by the spring and summer seasons, the harsh cuts will fade away to new foliage.
Yes, routine tree trimming decreases local outage frequency and provides a safe work environment,
by the spring and summer seasons, the harsh cuts will fade away to new foliage.
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TREE TRIMING & POWERLINE FRENQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS ABOUT BURIED POWERLINES, DEBRIS, TRIMMING PARAMETERS & MORE. You may visit the Dominion Energy South Carolina Tree Trimming Page for more details by clicking here. wHY DO YOU HAVE TO CUT THE TREES BACK SO FAR, RATHER THAN JUST TRIM THEM? wHY DO YOU TRIM TREES THAT DO NOT APPEAR TO BE CLOSE TO THE LINES?
While we respect and appreciate the natural beauty of the landscape surrounding the communities in which we live and work, safety and reliability remain our top priorities. Trees and tree limbs continue to represent the No.1 reason for power outages ACROSS OUR SYSTEM. Routine safeguarding of overhead facilities remains critical to helping ensure a safe, resilient, and reliable electric system and keep the lights on for all the customers we serve. Trees that exceed a maximum height of approximately 15 feet are not suitable for planting along distribution rights of way or near overhead lines. Dominion Energy continues to work collaboratively with all the municipalities we serve, as well as property owners, to ensure the proper planting of the right tree in the right place to avoid utility trimming or removal as the trees mature. Serious injury or death can occur if energized lines are touched, or if an object is touched that has come in contact with an energized line. We work proactively year-round to safeguard overhead lines from hazardous vegetation. Working collaboratively with certified arborists on staff and in our communities, Dominion Energy and established contractors follow national pruning standards outlined by the International Society of Arboriculture. Research indicates that following these standards will preserve the health and integrity of the tree over its lifetime. How does Dominion Energy and its contractors decide how much to trim?
Can I just have my private contractor cut my tree?
No. You should never hire a private contractor to work near power lines. Only qualified utility line clearance contractors who meet OSHA qualifications are legally permitted to work within 10 feet of power lines, or work on a tree that has branches within 10 feet of power lines. To learn more, visit OSHA.gov. Always call your electric provider before starting any work near power lines. Will Dominion Energy remove or trim large trees growing over the service line to my residence/business?
During scheduled maintenance, we trim only limbs that vigorously rub against the service line running to homes and businesses. We do not cut down live or dead trees on or near the service line. We will disconnect the service line at no cost to allow property owners or their contractor to safely remove such limbs or trees. Why can’t you just put the lines underground? And why don’t you just pay for that. It would be cheaper than constant maintenance or restoration after storms, right?
Dominion Energy is always willing to consider underground lines as long as the engineering is technically feasible, system reliability is not compromised and there is a mechanism in place to cover the additional cost. How often is tree trimming done, and are there exceptions to the rule for certain trees?
Dominion Energy trims trees on a five-year cycle as part of routine maintenance on our circuits. Trimming on a routine cycle allows us to maintain a safe and resilient system. Each tree is different in structure, and our pruning practices take that into consideration. Who is responsible for removing trees and brush debris?
In short, it depends on the size and type of debris, and what caused it to fall.
Where will Dominion Energy be trimming trees next in South Carolina?
What and where can I plant around power lines?
View information on vegetation plantings on Dominion Energy right-of-way. Always remember to call 811 before you dig. |
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