Delmarva – Delmarva Power has announced a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program to offer free trees to residential customers. The initiative aims to help homeowners improve energy efficiency and reduce their energy bills by strategically planting trees. Customers who participate in the program can request a tree to plant at their homes, choosing from various species such as River Birch and Eastern Redbud.
Delmarva Power explains that when trees are properly planted and mature, they can reduce energy consumption by up to 30% by providing natural shade and cooling during warmer months. The program also contributes to improving air quality in the region, as trees are known to absorb air pollutants. Since the partnership began in 2012, Delmarva Power estimates that trees distributed have saved nearly 27.3 million kWh of energy and are expected to absorb over 206,635 pounds of air pollutants. The trees are also expected to provide nearly $11 million in combined energy and community benefits. A total of 730 trees will be available for distribution to customers, with requests being handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Delmarva Power customers can reserve their free tree through the company’s website.
