NEWS RELEASE
Date April 25, 2018
For Release Upon Receipt
Contacts Ashlee Yingling
ayingling@duqlight.com
412.430.3404
Duquesne Light Company Kicks Off New Year-Long Tree Planting Initiative
Company to host Arbor Day tree planting event in Schenley Park
PITTSBURGH – To help revitalize Pittsburgh’s tree canopy and continue its dedication to employee volunteerism, Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is launching a new year-long tree planting initiative in 2018. With the motto, “right tree, right place” in mind, the company plans to donate trees to local parks and communities, offer a free tree giveaway, and educate customers about the benefits of safe and reliable tree planting.
In recognition of Arbor Day on April 27, nearly 30 DLC volunteers, including vegetation management experts, will kick off this initiative by planting 20 new trees in Schenley Park in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works Forestry Division.
“Our ultimate goal at DLC is to deliver safe and reliable electrical service to our customers, and making sure the right trees are planted in the right places plays a big role in that,” said Jim Barry, Manager of Vegetation Management at Duquesne Light. “It’s an honor to join fellow DLC employees in this effort to enhance our parks and communities, and improve the environment through our tree planting initiatives.”
Not stopping there, the company also will participate in another tree event with local organization, Tree Pittsburgh, later this year. Duquesne Light will be offering a free tree giveaway to customers and planting trees in local communities. The program aims to educate and engage DLC customers on the benefits of strategic tree planting and the importance of the “right tree, right place” concept.
To learn more about choosing the right tree, check out DLC’s suggested vegetation management techniques and stay updated by visiting DLC’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
About Duquesne Light Company
Duquesne Light Company is committed to more than keeping the lights on; it powers the moments in its customers’ lives. As a next generation energy company, Duquesne Light Company’s nearly 1,500 employees are dedicated to delivering reliable and safe energy to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.
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