Trade-A-Tree Program
Trees add beauty and color to your property. But, depending on where they’re planted, they could pose a hazard to power lines. Randolph EMC has a rigorous right-of-way maintenance program to keep tree limbs from growing too close to primary lines. If you find that the cooperative is frequently having to trim trees on your property, consider participating in Randolph EMC’s Trade-A-Tree program.
Actually, any REMC member can participate in the program—whether the co‐op has visited your property to trim trees or not. Just check your property for trees growing into primary power lines. Keep in mind, primary power lines are those lines that serve more than just your home. The electric line from the pole to your house is NOT a primary power line.
If you have a problem tree in a secondary line (like the line leading to your house), give us a call so we can send a crew to trim the tree. If the tree needs to be removed, REMC will disconnect the secondary line to allow you to have the tree cut down by a tree service. After you have determined you may have an eligible tree in a primary line, contact any customer service representative by phone to schedule a time for a REMC representative to check the tree. If the representative determines the tree will cause problems, we will remove the tree and “trade” you for a new tree.
We will work with you to select a different type of tree at a reasonable cost and a suitable location for it. Once you’ve purchased and planted the tree, a REMC representative will inspect the placement on your property. If everything is in order, simply provide us a receipt and we will reimburse you for the cost of the tree or shrub and a reasonable rate of labor for planting it.
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