Look Up Before Building or Planting....

When locating a building site for a home, cabin, garage or any type of structure; be sure to pay attention to what is around, especially overhead power lines. Safety to life and property requires sufficient spacing from power lines. The required distance is provided in the right-of-way easement for your property.

Different types of power lines require various easement widths, (see chart below) and sometimes different structures (such as grain bins) require even more consideration before placement. If you have any questions about the placement of a building and an existing or required easement, please call CEC before construction begins. We will be happy to review the project before time and expenses are incurred.

Trees on or near the right-of-way endanger the electrical system and could cause outages. As mentioned above; these trees are removed and/or trimmed on a cycle basis. Planting trees within our easement is prohibited. Yard trees located in our easement and that must be trimmed regularly, are eligible to be removed, giving you a replacement tree to be planted away from our lines. Plant the right tree in the right place.

The easement widths listed in figure A are dimensions that must be observed in planning your facilities. The pole line is located in the center of the easement. Under no circumstance should buildings be located on the easement.

When there is a conflict or question pertaining to power lines, please contact CEC. A response and review should be performed prior to construction.

Questions? citizens@cecmo.com