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Tree Maintenance

At Mid Yellowstone Electric Cooperative, we are committed to working safely and effectively to protect members and employees.  We strive to bring you the power of safety through education and community outreach, with safety tools, resources and programs.  

When it comes to electricity inside and outside of your home, safety should always be your number one priority.  

What determines if a tree will be trimmed or removed?

As part of the ongoing maintenance of our electric distribution system, MYEC crews must trim - and in some cases remove - trees and vegetation that can interfere with the power lines. 

MYEC will consider removal of a tree within 15 feet of primary wire (runs along the road).  Trees growing near service wire (runs into the house) will be removed if they are endangering the line, dead, trunks are rubbing the wire or if they are in a weakened condition.  Otherwise, MYEC will trim the trees back 15 feet on each side of the primary line.   

Why would MYEC trim trees on my property?

Right-of-way and easement agreements allow MYEC to access private property in order to maintain our distribution system.  This work helps us access power lines for maintenance and repairs, but it also helps us improve the reliability of your electric service.

Ice can weigh branches down until they are in danger of touching lines.  Thunderstorms or heavy rains can cause tree limbs (or a tree itself) to fall on overhead lines, taking out the power to your neighborhood.  This can also cause energized lines to fall to the ground, posing a safety hazard to anyone nearby. 

What can be done to prevent tree related outages?

We can't prevent bad weather, but we can reduce outages caused by falling limbs and trees.  Our line crews work year-round to maintain the right-of-way.  Trimming the trees before bad weather hits, can reduce the chance of a tree falling on the line and cause an interruption of power.  

What if I need a tree trimmed that is close to the power lines?

MYEC takes safety seriously.  If you have a tree that needs to be trimmed that is close to the power line, call MYEC so that MYEC can trim the tree for you at no cost.  

What are the recommended tree planting guidelines?
Tree Planting Guide

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