Councilman Blount, your newsletter has been such a blessing to me during this crisis! Thank you for all of the time and effort that you obviously put into making it.
2nd Question: How many line worker employees does Duke Engery actually have on their payroll as full time employees ? I also am aware of the millions, probably billions of dollars spent back in the early ' 2000' on the
Project in NC they spent and for some reason a contractor bailed out .Many lawsuits after that. Contact me if any questions u need to ask. I hope u have my info. If not , I will be glad to contact you.. Honesty is the only way !!!!!
Thank you for reaching out with these questions. I’ll do my best to address each one in detail.
1. Responsibility for Trees
When trees grow near or into power lines, it’s the responsibility of the power company—Duke Energy, in this case—to manage them. They regularly trim trees to prevent interference with electrical lines and maintain safety. If a tree with power lines falls, the utility company is responsible for addressing the situation due to the risk of electrical hazards.
If a tree falls on a state road, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is responsible for clearing the debris.
For county roads, Greenville County handles the cleanup. However, before either agency can act, the power company must clear any electrical hazards to ensure the safety of the crews.
For trees that fall and cross property lines, it can be more complex. In most cases, the property owner where the tree was originally located is responsible for any damage, unless local laws say otherwise. If there’s a dispute, it can be handled through civil channels, and property owners often involve their insurance companies when damage occurs.
2. Duke Energy Line Worker Employees
As for the number of full-time line workers employed by Duke Energy, I don’t have the exact figures at this moment, but I can reach out to them and ask. Given the current climate, I don’t expect a quick response but I will see what I can do.
Regarding the project in North Carolina in the early 2000s, from what I am reading, Duke Energy did invest heavily in upgrading their infrastructure. I also see that there were issues that arose, including contractor disputes and lawsuits, though I’ll need to gather more information to provide you with an accurate overview.
Please let me know if you have any further questions or need additional clarification.
Related to #1, tree across property line, if I remember correctly the legal term, "act of God" comes into play in some capacity. If someone has been warned about a possible issue, that's one thing, but with storm damage it's often a different approach.
If I'm not mistaken Duke charges each customer at least $15 a month just for the meter. I have 3 meters, a barn, garage and house, that's $45 a month before any power is delivered. Since my power is still out and possibly will be for at least one more day, making it a week or more, it means approx 1/4 of a month, and I intend to contact Duke and request a prorated bill for each meter. I suggest others consider doing the same.
Lots of great information and very well written. My heart and prayers go out to everyone affected by the storm.
Councilman Blount, your newsletter has been such a blessing to me during this crisis! Thank you for all of the time and effort that you obviously put into making it.
Please respond to my relp ASAP. Thank you. The People deserve truth!!!!!
1sr Question :
Who is responsible for the trees?
2nd Question: How many line worker employees does Duke Engery actually have on their payroll as full time employees ? I also am aware of the millions, probably billions of dollars spent back in the early ' 2000' on the
Project in NC they spent and for some reason a contractor bailed out .Many lawsuits after that. Contact me if any questions u need to ask. I hope u have my info. If not , I will be glad to contact you.. Honesty is the only way !!!!!
Thank you for reaching out with these questions. I’ll do my best to address each one in detail.
1. Responsibility for Trees
When trees grow near or into power lines, it’s the responsibility of the power company—Duke Energy, in this case—to manage them. They regularly trim trees to prevent interference with electrical lines and maintain safety. If a tree with power lines falls, the utility company is responsible for addressing the situation due to the risk of electrical hazards.
If a tree falls on a state road, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is responsible for clearing the debris.
For county roads, Greenville County handles the cleanup. However, before either agency can act, the power company must clear any electrical hazards to ensure the safety of the crews.
For trees that fall and cross property lines, it can be more complex. In most cases, the property owner where the tree was originally located is responsible for any damage, unless local laws say otherwise. If there’s a dispute, it can be handled through civil channels, and property owners often involve their insurance companies when damage occurs.
2. Duke Energy Line Worker Employees
As for the number of full-time line workers employed by Duke Energy, I don’t have the exact figures at this moment, but I can reach out to them and ask. Given the current climate, I don’t expect a quick response but I will see what I can do.
Regarding the project in North Carolina in the early 2000s, from what I am reading, Duke Energy did invest heavily in upgrading their infrastructure. I also see that there were issues that arose, including contractor disputes and lawsuits, though I’ll need to gather more information to provide you with an accurate overview.
Please let me know if you have any further questions or need additional clarification.
Related to #1, tree across property line, if I remember correctly the legal term, "act of God" comes into play in some capacity. If someone has been warned about a possible issue, that's one thing, but with storm damage it's often a different approach.
If I'm not mistaken Duke charges each customer at least $15 a month just for the meter. I have 3 meters, a barn, garage and house, that's $45 a month before any power is delivered. Since my power is still out and possibly will be for at least one more day, making it a week or more, it means approx 1/4 of a month, and I intend to contact Duke and request a prorated bill for each meter. I suggest others consider doing the same.