A well-planned landscape can enhance the beauty of your home and boost energy efficiency for years to come. Your landscaping decisions should depend on the climate where you live—whether it is typically warm, cool, or varies greatly with both high and low temperatures. Follow these tips from the Energy Education Council to develop a landscape…
With all landscaping work be aware of overhead power lines. Keep yourself and equipment clear of power lines, and do not plant something close to power lines that may one day become a hazard. To avoid future electrical hazards, planting tips include: Consider mature height of trees. Do not plant near overhead power lines any…
It can be all too easy to overlook things that we see every day—such as overhead power lines. However, failure to notice high voltage power lines can be a deadly oversight. Safe Electricity encourages everyone to look up and around you. Follow these guidelines as you prepare to work on outdoor projects this year: Always…
As farmers make plans to return to their fields for spring planting, Safe Electricity urges farm workers to be particularly alert to the dangers of working near overhead power lines. Always be aware of the location of power lines, and designate preplanned routes that avoid hazard areas. Be aware of increased height when loading and…