Vegetation Management | Tree Trimming

GEUS trims trees and other vegetation away from our power lines to provide safe and reliable electric service in Greenville, Tx.

GEUS’ proactive vegetation management program helps to ensure customers experience fewer outages than most electric customers in the North Texas area. 

Since 2019, GEUS has been nationally recognized by the American Public Power Association for excellent reliability in the following ways:

  • Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Designation
  • Certificate of Excellence in Reliability

For more information about our commitment to reliable public power, click here.

Greenville is a Tree City USA. We all recognize the value of trees - they improve our air quality, provide cool shade in the summer, and beautify our parks and streets.

However, trees and power lines are dangerous neighbors!

Crews

GEUS tree trimming crews work year around to keep primary lines in easements and alleys as clear of tree limbs as is reasonably possible. We appreciate calls pointing out particular problem areas. GEUS crews prune tree branches around power lines to prevent hazardous conditions and maintain uninterrupted electric service.

Hazard

Trimming trees near live lines is dangerous and should only be done by professionals! Don't do it yourself. In fact, by law, only qualified trained workers can prune close to power lines. Contact us to report trees that need to be trimmed next to power lines.

Safety

GEUS can trim small limbs that are making direct contact with the service lines. Customers who elect to have extensive trimming done near power lines or large limbs taken out near power lines should contact GEUS. GEUS reserves the right to take the electric service down temporarily for trimming by the customer's contractor, if needed, for their personal safety or the safety of the electric line itself.

When to Call About Tree Trimming

  • If you see a tree touching a power line or smoking, don’t touch it! The power lines are energized and dangerous. Notify GEUS immediately.
  • Prune trees on your property before they get close to power lines. If branches are already near or touching power lines, don’t trim them yourself – call GEUS to inspect the trees and lines.
  • If you want to trim or remove a tree that is close to or interfering with your service line (the electric wire that runs from the pole to your house), please call us in advance to request a free temporary disconnection of your electric service.
  • If you or a hired contractor plans to remove a tree within 10 feet of a primary power line (not your home’s service line), call us in advance so that we can make the tree safe for the removal.