Tree Trimming

When tree limbs grow too close to power lines, they can cause damage or interrupt your electric service. They could also create a safety hazard to you, your neighbors, or children who like to climb trees. MVEA tree trimmers work diligently to ensure reliability. If you see a tree that could be an issue, please contact MVEA or submit this form. If this is a safety hazard, please call our office at 719-495-2283, 719-775-2861, or 1-800-388-9881.

MVEA has contracted Asplundh Tree Company to assist in trimming/cutting trees in the MVEA easement. Notifications to members will be attempted by MVEA or Asplundh Tree Company if they will be on your property.

Asplundh Tree Company crews trimming or cutting trees in Agate, Deer Trail, Kiowa, Ramah, Simla, and surrounding areas, Counties of Arapahoe and Elbert, beginning April 30, 2012. The trimming and/or cutting of trees will occur in the electric utility easement under the power lines running along the side, back and front lot lines as necessary.  We will be trimming or cutting those trees in the electric utility easement that are directly affecting the integrity of the line, and also any that may cause problems in the future.

MVEA and Asplundh Tree Company crews will be trimming or cutting trees in Black Forest, Elbert, Peyton,and surrounding areas during the months of January and February, 2012.. The trimming and/or cutting of trees will occur in the electric utility easement under the power lines running along the side, back and front lot lines as necessary.  They will be trimming or cutting those trees in the electric utility easement that are directly affecting the integrity of the line, and also any that may cause problems in the future. As of March 2012, this project has been extended due to weather constraints.

RELIABLITY

A primary cause of power outages is trees contacting power lines. MVEA makes every effort to provide you with safe and reliable electric service. To provide safe, uninterrupted service it is necessary to trim trees when they are located too close to power lines.  MVEA has the right, within public or private rights-of-way and easements, to trim trees and otherwise remove obstructions that are in violation of National Electrical Safety Code requirements, or that may prohibit safe, efficient operation, or restrict safe access to electrical facilities. Trees are routinely trimmed around MVEA overhead electric distribution lines and, as required, or if requested by an individual property owner, around the service wires up to the MVEA meter location.

TREES AND POWER LINE SAFETY

• Do not allow children to climb or play in any tree located near a power line.
• Electric wires may be concealed in the trees or shrubs you want to trim. Before you trim trees or shrubs, inspect the area carefully to ensure that it's clear of wires.
• Contact with the wires could result in severe injury or death.
• Especially during damp weather, electrical shock can occur when a person touches a tree that is touching a wire.  It is not necessary to actually touch the wire itself to sustain a serious or even fatal electric shock.

WHAT TREES ARE THE MEMBERS RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• MVEA provides tree clearance along our lines to the meter location.
• All lines beyond the meter location belong to the member, and tree clearance on those lines is the member’s responsibility.
• MVEA recommends hiring a professional, line-clearance-certified tree contractor when trimming trees near power lines.
• If there is a safety concern, MVEA can de-energize the service so your contractor can perform the work safely.
• If limbs or branches are touching the electric wires on your home, or if you suspect a danger exists, please contact us for an evaluation of the situation.

BEFORE PLANTING TREES

• Look up!
• Consider the mature size of the tree.
• Trees that will mature over 15 feet in height should be planted well outside the right-of-way corridor to avoid future contacts with the power lines.

Don’t forget to call UNCC before you dig!