Keep It Clear

working outside of home

Help us serve you safely and restore power faster by keeping the area around SECO Energy equipment clear. Please avoid placing plants, shrubs, fences, lawn décor, or other obstacles around electric meters, transformers, utility poles, and other SECO-owned equipment. 

Clear access allows SECO employees and authorized contractors to safely inspect, maintain, repair, and upgrade equipment. It also helps crews respond more quickly during outages and gives first responders immediate access during emergencies. 

As outlined in SECO Energy's Terms & Conditions of Service (Section 207.3), SECO must have access to its equipment. Please keep meters and other equipment accessible by avoiding locked gates, pets, or landscaping that blocks entry. 

 

SECO employees and authorized contractors may need to enter your property to perform this work. They carry company identification, and upon request, will gladly show their credentials and explain why access is needed. 

Keeping these areas clear helps protect you, your neighbors, our crews, and first responders while supporting safe, reliable electric service.

 

Padmount Transformers

Padmount Transformers

• Keep fences, plants, shrubs and other obstructions at least 10 feet away from the front of the transformer where the lock is located.

• Do not place a fence or bushes within three feet of the rear and sides of the transformer.

• Remove tripping hazards within the clear zone as shown in the diagram.

• Clearance warning decals are placed on the padmount transformers before they are installed on members’ property.

KIC Diagram

DO

Clear Transformer

DON'T

Transformer Obstructed