Who Owns the Power Lines?

In most cases, overhead power lines outside the boundaries of private property are owned by Horizon Energy and if they connect to your house they are privately owned (service lines).  In some cases, power lines on private property will also be owned by Horizon Energy.

Regardless of whether the power lines are owned by Horizon Energy or are privately owned, it is the responsibility of the tree owner to ensure that the tree is maintained in accordance with the regulations.

Service Lines	Horizon Energy Network Electricity Lines
Private Service Lines are not covered by the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003. Property owners are responsible for ensuring that trees do not encroach on their private service lines. Horizon Energy will not issue any notices for trees encroaching on private service lines.	Trees encroaching on Horizon Energy Network Electricity Lines are covered by the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003. Tree owners are responsible for keeping their trees away from network electricity lines.