Tree Trimming and Your Electric Service
Managing vegetation near power lines helps keep communities safe and electricity reliable. Explore our resources below to learn more about National Grid's Vegetation Management Program, safe practices, and responsible planting to help protect your home and neighborhood.
Vegetation growing too close to powerlines can cause outages and safety hazards. Learn how our Vegetation Management Program helps keep power reliable and communities safe.
Storms can bring down trees and power lines. During or after any storm event, consider all downed wires to be energized and dangerous.
How can you tell an electric line from a cable line? Not all overhead lines are the same. Learn how to identify electric power lines.
Trees and transmission lines are not compatible, and require special safety clearance. Find out why.
Planting the right tree in the right place can help prevent future power outages. Learn which trees are safe to plant near our power lines.
Learn how sustainable vegetation management practices support pollinators and wildlife while maintaining safe, reliable service.
Here are some frequently asked questions about vegetation management.