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I don't know why the city would be the ones responsible for trimming the trees. They have no expertise in trimming trees near powerlines which comes with speci
by altcognito 6y ago
I don't know why the city would be the ones responsible for trimming the trees.
They have no expertise in trimming trees near powerlines which comes with special concerns and risks. Using trained personnel for powerlines probably gives them a chance to do inspection on powerlines to insure that they are in good condition.
It seems those companies which are profiting or engaging in business should be paying some sort of fee to whomever does maintain the lines. If they aren't trimming, then maybe they aren't paying enough. Which is exactly how the entire situation with not winterizing came about in the first place. I imagine those people who bought and traded electricity on the market balked at paying maintenance fees.
- exhilaration 6y agoI can tell you that in New Jersey, all the trees on the sidewalk are "town trees". You aren't allowed to cut them down and your municipality is responsible for trimming them. They've got staff and equipment to handle it. Having said that, I've seen the local power utility trimming those trees as well, so they'll take action to keep the lights on.
- Spooky23 6y agoThe utility has an easement for the lines and have the right to maintain trim trees, etc. The family farm I worked on had a easement/right of way for a pipeline and power lines... they actually maintained a road at their expense to access a valve.