Duke Energy Carolinas
- What Is a Right of Way?
- We have a responsibility to deliver power safely and reliably. To do this, we must remove any natural growth that could pose a danger to the power lines and public safety.
- Distribution Rights of Way
- Distribution lines carry power from local substations to homes and businesses.
- Transmission Rights of Way
- Transmission lines are high-capacity power lines that transport electricity from generating stations out into communities.
- Transmission Rights of Way Restrictions
- The following list of restrictions for transmission rights of way address questions most commonly asked by property owners.
- Before You Plant
- Before you plant a tree or shrub, make sure the location is out of the way of overhead and underground power lines and other utilities.
- Managing with Herbicides
- Overgrown vegetation near power lines and equipment can pose safety hazards and cause avoidable power outages. The use of herbicides is one method we use to control the growth of vegetation in rights of way.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Answers to common questions about rights of way.
