Right-of-Way (ROW)
Clearing a Path for Power
When Oklahoma’s seasonal storms arrive—bringing with them wind and ice—dependable electric service demands a clear right-of-way.
At Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (NOEC), we work hard to keep our rights-of-way clear and the power flowing strong for our members—no matter what conditions Mother Nature sends our way.
In 1986, Northeast Oklahoma Electric’s board of trustees decided that it would be advantageous for the cooperative to employ its own right-of-way maintenance crews to help serve the growing needs of the cooperative while ensuring better control of the work done on our system.
Today, NOEC has full-time right-of-way crews handling various maintenance demands throughout our service territory.
Faced with the important task of keeping the lines across the entire system clear of vegetation overgrowth, these crews have at their disposal:
- Basket trucks
- Spray rigs
- Hydro-Axes
- Kershaw SkyTrims
These crews navigate oftentimes challenging terrain to handle clearing tasks throughout the year and also apply herbicide on a seasonal basis.
For more information about ROW, download our plan below, or please call (918) 256-9430.
Vegetation Management Plan (PDF)Trade-a-Tree
Troublesome Trees Can Be Traded
With the safety of its members in mind, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative established a program that helps members remove trees from areas where they could pose a threat to overhead electric power lines.
The Trade-A-Tree program allows co-op members to replace troublesome trees with an ornamental tree located a safe distance from the lines.
During stormy weather, trees can cause interruptions in electric service when they are blown into power lines or when they sag into lines under the weight of snow and ice.
The cooperative will:
- Remove a tree from under the primary service line
- Provide a voucher for a new tree for the property owner
By clearing the right-of-way, we also clear the way for our linemen when they have to make repairs. It also makes the area safer for them and our members.
The Cooperative conducts the Trade-A-Tree program year-round.
For more information, please call a member service representative at (800) 256-6405.