Tree Trimming & Reliability
You depend on us to deliver your power reliably. And we take your trust seriously.
AEP Ohio
is constantly working to improve reliability by minimizing the number and length
of outages, and the number of customers affected by each outage.
Of course, outages occur for a variety of reasons, including lightning, ice storms
and animals. But one of the most common causes of power outages is tree limbs falling
across power lines. Just one tree limb can knock out electric service to dozens
of families up to several miles away. In fact, a single tree initiated a power outage
in 2003 for over 50 million Americans and Canadians from the Midwest to the East
Coast.
That's why
AEP Ohio
has a comprehensive program to manage trees and brush that grow around power lines
- and it has been shown to be effective at improving the reliability of our service
to you.
To learn more about
AEP Ohio's plans, and why vegetation management
is so important -check out the brochure
"Understanding Line Clearing Efforts"
and these frequently asked questions.
We also have specific guidelines for tree clearing and right of way maintenance
on our high-voltage transmission lines to help ensure the reliability of the regional
power network. You can learn more about what we do, and why we do it, by reading
our brochure on
Transmission Right of Way Clearing and Maintenance.
And to learn how you can play an important part by planting the right tree in the
right place, visit these websites.
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