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[–] Snailracer ago 

I can't tell you how much it costs, but I know that utility companies in other states do clear under the towers, at least enough to keep the inspection roads open and trees off the lines.

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[–] Lurker17 [S] ago 

I live in the northeast, forest everywhere, nor'easters, heavy snow, wind, occasional fire but usually small because we get plenty of rain. The utility companies keep the foliage trimmed back in the power corridors as well as along the roadside telephone poles. We seldom lose power except in a severe storm, some may lose it for a few hours to a few days. I'm very happy with their reliability.