Eversource is removing trees along 83 miles in Southbury by the end of November in an effort to reduce tree-related power outages across Connecticut and report trees threatening electric reliability in 131 communities in 2023.
“Trees continue to be the primary cause of power outages, especially during a storm, so identifying weak, diseased and hazardous trees along town roads and trimming or removing them before they cause a problem is critical,” said Eversource Manager of Vegetation Management in Connecticut Sean Redding. “Our comprehensive and consistent tree trimming program helps to improve day-to-day reliability during all types of weather, and we continue to see fewer power outages where this work has been done – that’s why this work is so vital.”
Currently, tree work is being done in Main Street North and Main Street South as well as Bates Rock, Bucks Hill, Georges Hill, Kettletown, Old Poverty, Old Waterbury, Roxbury and Southford roads.
The energy company is not only coordinating its plan with community leaders but also communicating with property owners to explain details of the work. With no cost to the property owner for the work, the company highlights the role of homeowners for tree maintenance on their own property.
The owners need to keep tree branches away from the lower-voltage service wires connecting their homes and businesses to the main utility lines on the street.
