The Electricity Regulations

The purpose of these Regulations is to protect the safety of the public and the security of electricity supply by:

• prescribing minimum distances between power lines and trees;
• establishing rules for who is responsible for cutting or trimming trees close to power lines;
• outlining liability if the rules and Regulations are not complied with; and
• providing an arbitration system for disputes between electricity lines companies and tree owners over the operation of the regulations.

Horizon Energy relies on the common sense of its customers to “do the right thing” and ensure that trees on their property are not allowed to grow in close proximity to power lines.  However, on occasion, Horizon Energy will be left with no alternative but to use the Regulations to ensure that safety and security of supply are maintained.  The Regulations provide Horizon Energy with the ability to issue a range of notices to support these objectives.  The information on this page is an introduction to the Regulations.

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Electricity Hazards from Trees Regulations 2003.pdf