How often does Central Hudson trim trees?
• Since storm-related damage to trees is the principal cause of power outages, Central Hudson regularly maintains clearance between the trees and distribution lines through a regularly scheduled program of inspection and trimming. We routinely trim along the 7,000 miles of our electric distribution system approximately every three years, and we also have initiated a more focused program to trim where tree damage could have the greatest impact on service. Under this program, the trimming area is expanded to remove all limbs above the power lines. Tree-trimming crews may stop by to discuss pruning or the removal of danger trees (those which are dead, dying or leaning sharply) that are on or near customer property and which threaten power lines. Also, new state laws also require Central Hudson trim transmission lines, or those that run off-road, to their full easements. These programs are important in improving electric reliability for everyone.
