Please use blue or black ink
Lake Region Electric Cooperative has a request for members paying their bill by check: Please use a blue or black ink pen when writing your check. Your cooperative takes in hundreds of checks each month and they are processed electronically with the aid of high-speed scanning equipment at the bank. Non-traditional ink colors (such as green, pink or purple) cause issues for this technology. So, please use a blue or black pen when writing checks to the co-op.
Right-of-Way Tree Trimming
We understand that no one wants to lose their trees, but please be assured that right-of-way trimming is a necessary step Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) takes to ensure greater safety for workers and the public and to ensure more reliable service (electric and telecom) for its members. Trees are one of the leading causes of unplanned service interruptions, including both sustained and momentary interruptions. During major storms our crews work safely and quickly to clear trees off of the power lines so power can be restored. LREC is not responsible for tree damage caused by major storms. Our main priority is restoring power to all our members.
Our goal at LREC is to provide safe, reliable
electricity and keep our member rates as low as possible. With the help of our members, our right-of-way program will keep our lines clear of trees and overgrown vegetation while reducing future cost to members in terms of health, finances, and time. LREC employees three in-house right-of-way tree trimming crews, working service orders, as well as two contractor crews clearing feeder lines. If you notice a tree with branches growing close to - or touching - our power lines please let us know. Members can request tree work on your property by completing our easy online request form
www.lrecok.coop/right-of- way#tree-request or call James Cook, Right-of-Way Supervisor at 918-772-2526 or toll-free at 800-364-LREC.
Tips for planting: If landscaping is needed near right-of-
way, choose low growth shrubs under 5 ft. tall.
Smaller trees need to be planted at least 20 ft. away from power lines. Medium trees need to be planted at least 35 ft. away from power lines. Large trees need to be planted at least 45 ft. away from power lines. Trees planted too close to the power lines will always be misshapen by unavoidable pruning of limbs to prevent interference with power lines.
LREC right-of-way crew, Ron Daniels & Brent Lamons 2 LREC Powerline Press
Photo by: Larry Mattes
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