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LINCOLN, Neb., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy Corporation is a 2013 Tree Line USA utility for the eighth year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation announced today. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120913/MM74349LOGO) Tree Line USA is a national program recognizing public and private utilities for pursuing practices that protect and enhance America's urban trees. A partnership between the Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, Tree Line USA promotes...
AKRON, Ohio, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifteenth consecutive year, FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE), on behalf of its 10 utility companies, has been recognized as a Tree Line USA utility by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters. The award recognizes investor-owned and public utility companies - electric, gas and water - that promote the dual goals of dependable utility service and abundant, healthy trees along America's...
Customers can help prevent power outages and flickers to maintain reliable electric service JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trees growing near power lines are one of the leading causes of power flickers and outages. With National Arbor Day around the corner, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) reminds its customers to follows its tree-planting tips. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/FL62738LOGO ) "Line clearing is an important part of our plan...
SDG&E Offers Customers Free Tree Removal and Replacement of Trees that are too Close to Power Lines SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of Arbor Day, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is reminding customers to plant the "Right Tree" in the "Right Place." SDG&E recommends selecting trees that are compatible with overhead power lines, and to call Underground Service Alert at 8-1-1 to mark out underground utility lines before planting. The "Right Tree,...
MORRISTOWN, N.J., April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is sponsoring two Arbor Day events next week that will include giving away 1,000 free tree seedlings. The events also feature several speakers on various planting and gardening techniques. The workshops will be held April 23, 2013, in Morristown and April 26, 2013, in Lincroft. JCP&L's Arbor Day events will take place beginning at 10 a.m. at the following locations: April 23...
Utility Reminds Customers to Call 811 before Planting Trees to Avoid Contact with Underground Electric and Gas Lines SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of California Arbor Day on March 7, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers to plant the "right tree, in the right place." Even trees that are small when planted may grow to heights that can interfere with overhead distribution power lines and planting any type of tree near larger,...
AKRON, Ohio, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), on behalf of its 10 utility companies, was recognized as a Tree Line USA utility by the National Arbor Day Foundation in a ceremony held recently in Mentor, Ohio. This marks the fourteenth year that FirstEnergy received the designation. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120517/CL09601 ) "Trees are a critical part of urban landscapes all across the United States," said John Rosenow, founder and chief...
NEW ORLEANS, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arbor Day Foundation recognized Entergy Corporation as a 2012 Tree Line USA utility for its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care within the Entergy service territory. Tree Line USA is a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters that recognizes public and private utilities for their efforts to protect and enhance America's urban trees while ensuring the delivery of safe,...
JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tree branches and palm fronds are among the most common causes of power outages and flickers. That's why Floridians should recognize National Arbor Day on April 27 by following Florida Power & Light Company's (FPL's) "Right Tree, Right Place" tips. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/FL62738LOGO ) "FPL is committed to providing reliable electric service every day," said Eli Viamontes, FPL's manager of...
DETROIT, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Detroit Edison recently received the Arbor Day Foundation's 2012 Tree Line USA award for its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the provider's service territory. Tree Line USA, a partnership with the Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes utilities whose line-clearance programs include quality tree trimming practices. This is the seventh year of recognition for Detroit Edison, a unit of DTE...
