Michigan HB4361 amends guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines.

Michigan HB4361 modifies guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines. The bill allows utilities to trim trees from the ground to the sky to save costs and ensure transmission or distribution line reliability. It also permits maintaining all vegetation up to 15 feet from the outermost portion of the wire that conducts electricity. The changes aim to improve line reliability and operational efficiency.

Michigan HB4361 amends guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines.

Michigan HB4361 modifies guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines. The bill allows utilities to trim trees from the ground to the sky to save costs and ensure transmission or distribution line reliability. It also permits maintaining all vegetation up to 15 feet from the outermost portion of the wire that conducts electricity. The changes aim to improve line reliability and operational efficiency.