What To Expect<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Landscaping is a great way to increase the value of your property and save energy, but trees and shrubs planted too close to power lines and other electrical equipment can create both safety and reliability concerns.<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What Dakota Electric Does<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Vegetation management allows us to spot potential issues ahead of time, perform line maintenance and provide safe and reliable electric service to our members. Dakota Electric maintains power line clearance by following the guidelines below.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dakota Electric\u2019s vegetation management process includes:<\/p>\n
\n- Planned maintenance \u2013 including tree pruning or felling.<\/li>\n
- Reactive pruning \u2013 trimming vegetation with a high or demonstrated risk of interference with lines.<\/li>\n
- Felling trees \u2013 cutting down trees inside or outside the right of way that are discovered to be at risk of falling on or otherwise threatening power lines.<\/li>\n
- Mowing \u2013 maintaining the floor of the right of way.<\/li>\n
- Herbicide application \u2013 stumps cut to a height of 3 inches or less with an EPA-registered and -approved herbicide applied to control vegetation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span>
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<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Click to enlarge.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Gopher State One Call<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>If you are planning a landscaping project, always call 811 before you dig. State and federal laws require marking all underground utilities before any excavation. Regardless of where you are planting, call Gopher State One Call to request a locate several days before digging. Call\u00a0811<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a01-800-252-1166<\/a>. Facility marks are valid for 14 calendar days.<\/p>\n
Landscaping is a great way to increase the value of your property and save energy, but trees and shrubs planted too close to power lines and other electrical equipment can create both safety and reliability concerns.<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Vegetation management allows us to spot potential issues ahead of time, perform line maintenance and provide safe and reliable electric service to our members. Dakota Electric maintains power line clearance by following the guidelines below.<\/p>\n<\/div> Dakota Electric\u2019s vegetation management process includes:<\/p>\n Click to enlarge.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Click to enlarge.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Planting trees and landscaping is an investment. Proper planning and tree selection will protect your landscape and keep it beautiful for years to come. You can help maintain power line access and clearance by planning ahead before planting trees and shrubs. These guidelines help ensure safe and reliable service for all Dakota Electric members.<\/p>\n<\/div> Click to enlarge.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Click to enlarge.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> If you are planning a landscaping project, always call 811 before you dig. State and federal laws require marking all underground utilities before any excavation. Regardless of where you are planting, call Gopher State One Call to request a locate several days before digging. Call\u00a0811<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a01-800-252-1166<\/a>. Facility marks are valid for 14 calendar days.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>What Dakota Electric Does<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>What You Can Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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