Delmarva Power, Arbor Day Foundation Giving Away 700 Trees
DELMARVA – Delmarva Power is offering free trees to their customers on a first-come, first-serve basis in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program.
When planted correctly, trees can reduce energy bills by 15 to 30 percent as they mature. Since the beginning of this partnership, officials with Delmarva Power have distributed trees that are expected to provide nearly $7.4 million in energy savings. Further, the planted trees are estimated to reduce electricity use by more than 34.7 million kWh, which is enough to power more than 38,000 homes for a month.
“Investing in initiatives that support both our customers and the communities we serve is central to our mission,” said Nichole Fernandes, director of Corporate Community Impact for Pepco Holdings, parent company of Delmarva Power. “Through our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, we’re proud to provide customers with free trees that help reduce energy use and deliver lasting environmental and community benefits.”
Delmarva Power will provide 700 free trees to residential customers across its service area, with a variety of species native to the northeast region available, including Baldcypress, River Birch, Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, and Flowering Dogwood. Delmarva Power also reminds customers to check what’s below the ground and call 811 before digging to have underground utility lines marked.
“Building strong, healthy communities starts with growing and sustaining thriving tree canopies—an effort that depends on bold collaboration among utilities and community champions,” said Kristen Bousquet of the Arbor Day Foundation. “By empowering residents to plant trees today, Delmarva Power is helping drive long-term energy efficiency while shaping a more sustainable, resilient future for communities.”
Customers can access the Arbor Day Foundation’s website to help them determine the best locations for planting trees to maximize energy savings, and reserve trees while supplies last.
