JERSEY SHORE – Through the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program, Atlantic City Electric is giving away nearly 1,000 trees to residential customers to help reduce energy use and save money.
You can reserve one free tree per household by visiting arborday.org/ace. The species to choose from includes: bald cypress, river birch, serviceberry and sweetgum. Your one-gallon tree will arrive at your home via mail by the end of May.
Jessica Gilbert from Woolwich Township said her whole family was involved in planting her free Energy-Saving Tree in 2020.
“My family enjoyed planting our 2020 tree together,” Gilbert said. “My children had fun picking the right spot with the locator tool, digging, and caring for the tree. It became an interactive and educational experience while helping us save energy. We are excited to participate again this year and make it an annual family activity.”
Besides saving energy, the other benefits trees provide to a community include:
- Improving air quality
- Improving water quality
- Reducing stormwater runoff
- Adding to the visual appeal of your neighborhood
Before planting your energy saving tree, call 811 at least a few days prior to digging to learn the approximate location of underground utility equipment. Taking the right steps before digging will help prevent potential injury and avoid accidental damage to underground utility lines that could disrupt services to surrounding neighbors.
If you are unable to reserve a free tree through the internet, call 855-670-2773.
