As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting energy conservation and protecting the environment, we’re working with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 3,000 free trees to customers. The types of trees offered include the following: Washington hawthorn, white dogwood, bald cypress, American beech, hackberry, river birch and sugar maple.
By planting trees strategically, you can save up to 20% on your energy bills. In addition to energy savings, trees provide many tangible benefits for your community, including improved air quality, reduced stormwater runoff, a lower urban heat island affect and a reduced carbon footprint. Furthermore, planting the “right tree in the right place” can help prevent tree-related power outages caused by tree limbs touching or falling onto power lines during storms or strong winds.
To request a tree and learn more about reducing your household electricity bills through strategic tree planting, visit www.arborday.org/delmarvatrees. The website also provides an online tool to help you find the best place to plant trees and calculate the amount you could save on your electricity bills for the year. Enrolled customers will have a two-to-four foot tall tree delivered right to their house at an ideal time for planting. The program will continue until all 3,000 trees are reserved.
For more information on ways to save energy, you can also visit our website to find energy-saving tips and learn about our energy saving programs.
Wes McNealy
Director, Environmental Services
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