Pruning Trees Near Electric Utility Lines

Trees that grow near power lines pose a serious safety risk and are also a significant cause of power outages each year.

Oncor is obligated to ensure the reliability and integrity of electrical service within our service area. At times this may involve tree pruning and tree removal (for a detailed decription of Oncor's right of access to retail customer's premises, see Tarriff for Retail Delivery Service (.pdf 425KB).

When pruning and/or removing trees, Oncor follows generally accepted industry guidelines and best practices to ensure minimal impact on the environment.

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