How does BGE choose which trees are to be pruned?
Trees that interfere with, or are liable to interfere with, our electric delivery system are selected to be pruned, or in some cases removed. Trees that grow under and near power lines will be pruned or removed in order to allow a minimum clearance. The clearance requirements increase the higher the voltage lines. Tall trees near overhead lines are also targeted for trimming to prevent overhanging tree limbs from falling across the electric lines.