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Tree Trimming

Haywood EMC allocates over $1,000,000 per year on clearing and maintaining right-of-way on over 2,000 miles of overhead line.Currently, we have the system set up on an eight-year rotation. This means we cut approximately 1/8 of the system every year along with the construction required for new members.

The right-of-way width used on Haywood EMC's system is 20 feet on each side of the center of the power line for a total right-of-way width of 40 feet. This allows for access as necessary to repair and maintain lines while keeping most limbs and trees away from the line. Tree limbs that bump lines during high winds will cause blinks and outages when they contact the bare overhead line. Trees that are within the 40 foot right-of-way are also more susceptible to hitting the line if they should fall. Falling trees usually do more damage than just causing the lights to go out. A falling tree can break poles and take down lines, and this usually causes extended outages.

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376 Grindstone Road
Waynesville, NC 28785
(828) 452-2281 or (800) 951-6088
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298 Blue Ridge Road
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 966-4215
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  • About Us
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Board of Directors
    • Management Team
    • Employment
    • Cooperative Principles
      • Cooperative Difference Video
    • Service Territory Map
    • Together We Save
  • Member Services
    • Application for Electric Service
    • Capital Credits
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Estate Retirements
    • Project HEMC
    • Service Rules & Regulations
    • Staking Department
    • Co-op Connections
    • Rate Schedules
      • Time Of Day Rates
    • Safety
      • Storm Preparedness
      • Safety Quiz
    • Billing Information
      • Easy Ways to Pay
      • How To Read Your Bill
      • Delinquent Bill Timeline
    • Forms
      • Service Order Form
        • Tree Trimming
      • Medical Condition And Equipment Form
    • HOPE Program
    • Smart Meter Energy Usage Data Privacy/Security Advisory
    • Text Outage Alerts
    • Title VI Statement of Non-discrimination
  • Products
    • Electrician List
    • Generlink
    • HomeServe Protection Plans
    • Surge Protection Program
    • Generators
      • Generator Loan
      • Generator Service Agreement
    • Heat Pumps
      • Licensed HVAC Contractors
      • Heat Pump/Weatherization Loan
    • Security Lighting
  • Your Community
    • Bright Ideas Grants
    • Register to Vote
    • Carolina Country Magazine
    • TSE Sports Camp Scholarship
      • Boys Basketball Camp
      • Girls Basketball Camp
    • News
    • TSE Scholarship
    • Youth Tour Application
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Whole House Energy Audit
    • CFL Disposal
    • NC GreenPower
    • Together We Save
    • Home Energy Adventure
    • Energy Star Home Advisor
  • Renewable Energy
    • RGR Rate
    • RGS Rate
    • Certificate Of Completion
    • Contracts With Haywood EMC
    • General Information
    • Interconnect Application
    • Photovoltaic Site Assesment
    • Renewable Energy Sources
    • Typical Components Of A Photovoltaic Interconnected System
    • Water Turbine Site Assessment
    • Wind Turbine Site Assessment
    • Interconnection With Haywood EMC