Duke Energy Tree Trimming/Line Impacted
The links below share different information about best practices, the right tree, the right place, and what we do in the vegetation management department for reliability, to name a few.
Typically, crews start at the substation and work their way out/down the line. The tree crews will be cleaning up all debris associated with our maintenance activities. As a reminder, debris resulting from storm damage or other events unrelated to our maintenance activities is the responsibility of the homeowners. Part of the pruning activity will occur on lateral lines, some of which require climbing in rear lot areas.
For further details or questions about the work, please feel free to contact me. To learn more about our tree care practices, please visit our website.
When Should I Make a Tree Trimming Request?
Before you send us a tree trimming request, it's important first to make sure that a primary power line is affected by the tree. Here is information that can help you identify primary power lines.
- Primary power lines are subject to tree-trimming requests. If the tree poses a risk to the reliability of primary power lines, submit a request, and we'll follow up with you within 10 business days. If a tree has fallen onto a primary power line, this may represent an emergency. Contact us by phone, and we'll dispatch personnel to evaluate the power lines and equipment.
Make a Tree Trimming Request: Ready to make a tree trimming request? Get started here by completing a request form. Please ensure your account's contact information is up to date before you begin your request.
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This notification constitutes the notice required by Florida Statute 163.3209: Trees are a leading cause of power outages. Duke Energy’s progressive tree care practices help minimize outages during storms. Duke Energy Florida has been recognized for its tree care practices with the distinctive Tree Line USA designation from The National Arbor Day Foundation for 16 consecutive years. We work to balance the need for reliable electric power with sensitivity for the environment and tree health. Tree crews use a technique known as directional pruning, which is endorsed by The National Arbor Day Foundation and the International Society of Arboriculture. Qualified employees are supervised by certified arborists.
