.nspowerinc says plans to nearly double its tree-trimming budget should improve reliability in electrical service when the next hurricane strikes. The funds will reduce probability of damage to power lines when massive gusts take down trees and branches.
The Canadian PressHALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s electric utility says its plans to nearly double its tree-trimming budget should improve reliability in electrical service when the next hurricane strikes.
Beaton said the new money will help its tree-cutting teams grow to about 85 crews, up from about 45, increasing total staffing from roughly 100 people to up to 180 employees, he said. Part of the investment in tree cutting is being driven by legislation passed last year, requiring that 1.8 per cent of the general electricity rate increases go to strengthening the reliability of the power system.
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