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28 UCW APRIL 27 - MAY 03, 2022
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Spring Awakenings
Planning to Plant?
Have a smart plan! Don't plant tall-growing trees where
they'll interfere with power lines. And plant strategically –
for example, put trees where they'll
provide shade and/or windbreaks to
reduce your warm-weather energy costs.
Consider Water-Wise Gardening.
Landscape with plants, flowers
and shrubs that require minimal
watering, including those that grow
well in the shade and use mulch.
Choose drought-resistant grasses,
such as Centipede or Bermuda,
and reduce lawn area (often, the
'thirstiest' part of your yard) with ground cover, mulched beds, etc.
Call NC811 Before You Dig...
...if your plans include significant excavation. Through this free service, the utility companies
serving your property will come and mark the location of underground lines, so you can
dig carefully around them.
Don't Crowd Our Transformers!
If you have a green PWC transformer box on your property, it's important that
you DO NOT PLANT anything within 9 feet from the front of the box and 3 feet
from each side. It impedes our line workers ability to make repairs and
restore your power.
Visit our website for more detailed information on smart tree planting and
avoiding utility conflicts, water-wise gardening, NC811 and our outdoor watering
schedule – as well as warm-weather tips to conserve (water and power).
If you have a green PWC transformer
box on your property, we're asking you,
please, DO NOT PLANT anything within
9 feet from the front of the box, and 3
feet from each side.
We understand that a transformer may
not be the prettiest addition to your
yard. But having power is a beautiful
thing. Power outage … not so much! If
trees, shrubs and even flowers are too
close to the transformer box, it impedes
our linemen's ability to make repairs
and restore your power. If they don't
have room to work, they have to take
the time to remove landscaping that's
in the way, delaying power restoration
for you and your neighbors down the
line. Proper clearance also allows heat
to dissipate, which prevents equipment
malfunctions from overheating.
At PWC, we're proud of our outstanding
record for reliable power service
and we appreciate your cooperation
in helping us continue to provide
exceptional service for our customers.
Don't Crowd
Transformers
9 ft.
3 ft.
3 ft.
3 ft.