Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
- What Is a Right of Way?
- We have a responsibility to deliver power safely and reliably. To do this, we must remove any natural vegetation growth, such as trees, 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. Distribution rights of way are those associated with these distribution lines.
- Transmission Rights of Way
- Transmission lines are high-capacity power lines that transport electricity from generating stations out into communities. Transmission rights of way are those associated with these transmission lines.
- 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.
- Community Newsletter
- Duke Energy works diligently to appropriately balance safety, reliability and aesthetics in our community.
- Line Clearance FAQs
- Frequently asked questions about clearing vegetation around power lines.
- 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.
- Authorized Contractors
- Duke Energy hires contractors who employ qualified utility line clearance tree workers to inspect and clear the electrical lines of vegetation.
