It is an annual program and SCE is reaching out again this year to the.

A6. SCE confers with the property owner to explain the tree removal process. SCE obtains customer permission prior to the removal of a tree. Under imminent situations, SCE reserves the right to proceed without permission. An SCE tree trimming crew will cut down the tree at no charge to the customer. The crew will dispose of the tree or, if the property owner chooses, cut it into firewood.

Q7. SCE adopted the California Public Utilities Commission’s guidelines for tree trimming. In high fire risk areas, SCE is trimming a foot clearance (at the time of trim) from a power line to ensure the minimum required clearance is never threatened.

A map of California’s high fire risk areas can be found at shrubpruning.bar Apr 04, SCE confers with the property owner to explain the tree removal process. An SCE tree trimming crew will cut down the tree at no charge to the customer.

The crew will dispose of the tree or, if the property owner chooses, cut it into firewood. Q. Will I have to pay for SCE’s tree trimming or removal? No, all tree trimming is done as part of SCE’s annual vegetation maintenance work with no.

Mar 18, An SCE-paid work crew had cut back to the trunk every single street-facing limb from two very tall, year-old pine trees. Up and down the block, other trees had also been deeply cut. SCE or an approved contractor will attempt to talk to the property owner to explain the tree removal process. SCE or an approved contractor will cut down the tree at no charge to the customer and the crew will dispose of the tree. WILL I HAVE TO PAY FOR SCE’S TREE TRIMMING OR REMOVAL?

No. All tree trimming and removal is done as part of SCE’s annual vegetation maintenance work with no. Jul 16, Anyone clearing trees and brush from private properties near SCE equipment can -- and should -- get a free evaluation before digging, trimming or cutting.

“Our guys are utility-line clearance Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins. Aug 04, Customers using a private tree trimmer or arborist to cut or remove trees also can arrange to have SCE temporarily drop the service wires to a building at no charge by calling However, a minimum notice of five business days is required. For more information, customers can visit the Web site or call SCE at