JPEC's Trade-A-Tree Program

When trees and other vegetation can grow into primary power lines, they create a safety hazard. Further, trees in power lines are a leading cause of power outages for JPEC customers. To ensure quality service, JPEC offers our member-owners the option to "trade trees" or receive cash compensation for the tree we remove.

Any JPEC member can participate in the program. Just check your property for trees growing into primary power lines. Keep in mind, primary power lines are those lines that serve more than just your home. The electric line from the pole to your house is NOT a primary power line.

If you have a problem tree in a secondary line (like the line leading to your house), give us a call so we can send a crew to trim the tree. If the tree needs to be removed, JPEC will disconnect the secondary line to allow you to have the tree cut down by a tree service.

After you have determined you may have an eligible tree in a primary line, contact any customer service representative by phone or online to schedule a time for a JPEC field representative to check the tree. If the field representative determines the tree will cause problems, we will remove the tree and "trade" you for a new tree.

You can select to either "trade trees" and work with a participating nursery or you can elect to receive $100 in lieu of trading. The $100 compensation is valid for trees traded after April 1, 2007.  Members who have participated in the program in the past, cannot retroactively request the $100 compensation.

If you choose to trade trees, you will be able to select your own tree and the location where the new tree will be planted. We, of course, will not plant the new tree under existing power lines. Our partner nurseries will advise you as to the right tree for your needs and the best location for the new tree. They will plant the tree at the best time of year as specified by American Nursery Standards within one year of your request. Plus, the nursery will guarantee the new tree for a full year.

Holly Nursery in Calvert City and Lawn Tamers in Kevil are JPEC's partner nurseries in the Trade-A-Tree program.

To request a field representative visit your home to determine if you have trees that are eligible, contact any customer service representative during regular business hours at 270.442.7321 or toll-free at 800.633.4044 or anytime by e-mail at electricity@JPEnergy.com.