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Yes. Presently, there is a high demand for wood chips to be left on homeowners’ properties. You can ask to be put on a permanent chip list so that every three to four years, when the crews are in your area, you can get them dumped at your property. In order to apply for a permit for a wood chip debris site, call 253-857-5950, ext. 1571, and a form will be sent to you.
Peninsula Light Company’s contracted tree crews trim and remove trees within the 10-foot radius of the power lines. If a homeowner needs to remove a tree that is outside the 10-foot area, a determination will be made by the Staff Certified Arborist on a safe removal plan. Most trees outside the 10-foot area can be safely removed by a qualified tree service. If not, a line drop may be necessary.
No. Federal law states that, in order to do any work within 10 feet of any energized primary power lines, you must be line-clearance qualified.
Trees are trimmed so they do not interrupt safe, reliable service to customers. During normal tree-maintenance operations, trees are trimmed so they will not interrupt normal service within 3 to 4 years. Trees under the power lines such as locust, cherry and maple are removed when they’re young because they are fast growers and do not make the normal trim cycle.
If you notice that your lights are going bright and then dim, turn your main breaker off and call our Member Services at (253) 857-5950 for further assistance.
Peninsula Light Company subcontracts the locating of our underground power lines. In order for the contractor to be notified that a cable locate is needed, you must call the Utilities Underground Location Center (also known as Call Before You Dig) at 811. This is a free service to the public, but state law requires two business days notice (48 hours).
No-cost locates can be requested for PenLight owned underground power lines and vaults. However, PenLight does not provide locates for member owned services on private property, or for any facilities located beyond the member’s meter base.
Contact PenLight’s Engineering department at (253) 857-1547 or email the Engineering Department.