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Landscaping to Lower Your Energy Use

The Right Tree in the Right Place Can Help you Manage Your Energy Use!

As the temperatures warm, many of us will be getting back outside and working to improve our landscape. That often means planting trees and shrubs.

Trees can help cool your home with shade in the summer, break cold winds to lower your heating costs, and provide food for wildlife. Properly placed trees can lower line clearance costs for utility companies and reduce tree mortality.

Tall trees surrounding your home, such as maple, oak, pine, and spruce, provide summer shade to lower cooling costs and keep out cold winter winds.

Consider the location of overhead and underground utility lines to avoid planting a tree that will grow into the lines or whose roots may grow into underground lines. In either case there is a risk that PGEC will need to remove the tree for safety and good line clearance. When researching the type of tree, it is good to consult with an arborist or garden center professional regarding where you want to place the tree. Use this tree planting guide when making your selection.

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Prince George Electric Cooperative 
7103 General Mahone Highway
P.O. Box 168
Waverly, VA 23890

Phone: 804-834-2424
Fax: 804-834-8217
info@pgec.coop 

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      • VMDAEC Scholarship
      • 2022 National Co-op Month - Adopt A Highway Program
      • 2023 Youth Tour Application
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      • 2022 Annual Meeting
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    • About PGEC
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    • Rates & Legal
    • Careers
    • Cooperative Principles
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  • Broadband
    • Advantages of Fiber Optic
    • Construction Process
  • Contact Us