Right of Way

Clark Energy maintains rights of way (ROW) to ensure safe, reliable electric service by keeping power lines clear of trees, brush, and other obstructions. 

This allows crews to access lines for maintenance, repairs, and emergency restoration.

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Right of Way

Right-of-Way Clearing Specifications

Clark Energy's right-of-way specifications call for clearing a 40' width on the main single-phase power lines (20' from each side of the center line) or 48' on multi-phase lines (24' from each side of center) with additional cutting of danger trees where required. A danger tree, dead or alive, is a tree that is considered likely to fall onto the main lines.

Service lines will be maintained in such a manner as to prevent the lines from rubbing against adjacent trees, but trees and limbs above the lines will not be removed as they are the responsibility of the landowner. Service lines will be temporarily removed at no cost if the landowner needs to cut any trees or limbs around service wires. Trees will not be trimmed around security lights.

Is permission of the property owner necessary before doing tree work?

Provisions of right-of-way easements grant Clark Energy the authority to trim trees without property owner permission to provide for a safe and reliable electric system. 

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact our office at 1-800-992-3269, option 1.