NAEC to Begin Tree Removal Near Power Lines

NAEC to begin tree removal near power lines

The North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) and its contractors will be working to remove trees and cut vegetation in the co-op’s right of way in the coming weeks. Trees in the right-of-way can lead to blinks or extended outages when their limbs grow into electric lines or when they fall into lines. In addition, trees in lines can lead to fire or accidental electrocution as well as poses an access issue for NAEC vehicles. The Co-op maintains …

Penelec to begin aerial tree trimming

Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission Company (MAIT), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is using a helicopter equipped with an aerial saw to trim trees and ensure proper clearance around more than 400 miles of high-voltage power lines in FirstEnergy Pennsylvania…