Tree trimming and electric line clearance funding
Bowling Green
Summary
The utility is falling behind on keeping trees off power lines despite spending $112,000 of a $175,000 budget this year. A full-year crew could cost $250,000–$300,000 in the 2027 budget, and that will factor into future utility rates. Better line clearance should mean fewer outages.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $100,000 to $125,000 more per year than current spending if the full-year crew is funded.
All electric customers get fewer tree-related outages, and homeowners near lines get proactive trimming and replacement-tree guidance.
Ratepayers will absorb the higher tree-trimming cost in future utility budgets.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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