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Commission discusses tree-trimming contractor training as consent items including vegetation contracts are approved
Summary
Commissioners queried Austin Energy staff about training and oversight for contractors performing vegetation management; the commission approved the remaining consent items (items 3–6) together.
Commissioners questioned Austin Energy staff about training and oversight for contractors hired to perform vegetation management and tree-trimming work, and ultimately approved several consent items including the transmission vegetation contract.
Paul Vasquez, interim vice president for electric system field operations, said the contractor provides the hands-on training and Austin Energy reviews the contract to ensure the vendor meets the utility’s trimming specifications. “The training is provided by the…
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