How close can I build a tree house to the power lines?
Never build a tree house in a tree close to power lines, climb a tree close to power lines, or touch them or allow any of your tools to touch them. Please call us when you are planning any projects that would place you, your tools or permanent structures close to power lines. We will work with you to determine if we need to disconnect the power lines until you complete your work, or reroute them permanently to eliminate conflicts with permanent structures. Why does American Transmission Co.’s tree trimming look different from We Energies tree work? Vegetation has a much greater impact to transmission lines because of the higher voltage. Transmission line power outages affect more customers. While an outage in the We Energies distribution system can affect a neighborhood, an outage in the transmission system can affect entire cities or regions. Consequently, federal regulation are more stringent for tree trimming near transmission lines. Visit American Transmission Co.’s website for add
