Paris BPU trims trees near power lines on a periodic basis to maintain the reliability of your electric service and reduce outages. With safety at the heart of Paris BPU’s mission, maintaining the proper clearance between electrical lines and trees also increases the safety of the public.
Open and visible power lines help protect our workers, contractors and the public working near these lines by avoiding accidental contact. High winds, ice and decay are a few of the causes that can lead to fallen limbs which may damage power lines and result in long outages while repairs are made. In the event that repairs to electric lines are necessary, having visible lines help to expedite this work and shorten the length of time your power may be interrupted.