Plan Before You Plant

The hundreds of species of trees that thrive throughout Vectren's electric service area in southwestern Indiana are a source of tremendous pride and natural beautification. But as the electric utility serving more than 141,000 customers in Vanderburgh, Dubois, Posey, Warrick, Gibson, Pike and Spencer counties, we have the responsibility to deliver power safely and reliably.

To protect our power lines, prevent outages and ultimately keep you safe, we must trim and maintain the foliage in and around these lines. Our goal is to increase reliability of service by properly pruning and maintaining trees with healthy root systems which ultimately leads to less decay and structural weakness and fewer downed lines during storms.

This work is typically done on a five-year cycle. Vectren has permission to trim trees in the communities it serves through franchise and easement agreements. The tree trimming crews follow approved trimming standards that were established by the National Arbor Day Foundation and are designed to preserve the health of the trees.

To report a tree problem, click here.

When considering landscaping projects, like new shrubs or trees, Vectren wants to remind you to give careful consideration to your tree's growth characteristics to avoid future problems with nearby power lines. Vectren's tree trimming department has come up with a few helpful tips to remember when plotting the perfect spot for your tree or shrub. Click here for the Plan Before You Plant brochure.

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