When trees and branches come in contact with power lines, it can cause power outages and damage to electrical equipment. To ensure public safety and the reliable operation of our electricity distribution network, Elexicon Energy uses approved contractors to trim trees and maintain adequate clearance around overhead power lines.
Tree trimming, mandated by the Ontario Energy Board, must be performed on a three-year cycle. The line clearing maintenance program work involves pruning municipal and privately owned trees. There is no cost to homeowners, and property clean up is the responsibility of the contractor
Professional line clearing contractors are performing tree trimming work in the communities listed below.
If you have any questions or would like to request assistance with tree maintenance on your property, please send your inquiry to: maintenance@elexiconenergy.com
| Community | Area | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ajax | Underway | September 30, 2024 | Ontario Line Clearing & Tree Experts | |
Belleville | July 22, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | Asplundh Canada | |
Bowmanville | September 1, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | Ontario Line Clearing & Tree Experts | |
Gravenhurst | Underway | October 31, 204 | Davey Tree Expert Company | |
Pickering | Underway | September 30, 2024 | Ontario Line Clearing & Tree Experts | |
Whitby | August 1, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | Ontario Line Clearing & Tree Experts |
Elexicon asks that all property owners follow the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) guidelines when planting near our infrastructure. Their guide, Planting Under or Around Powerlines & Electrical Equipment, provides information on planting near power lines and electrical equipment, choosing the right species of tree for the area, provincial standards and best practices.
