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Wide Open Utility Service

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Nolin RECC

Wide Open Utility Service, known as “Wide Open,” provides vegetation management, fleet mechanic services, utility support services and custodial services to support the core objectives of Nolin RECC: efficiently providing members safe, reliable and affordable electric service.



Cleared right-of-way field with yellow goldenrod

Right-of-way Vegetation Management

Nolin members want reliable power in good weather and bad. Trees are generally the most common cause of power outages, and vegetation management is a critical component of reliable electric service. Wide Open Utility Service was established to meet this need.

To prevent outages, Nolin RECC developed a comprehensive program to manage vegetation around power lines located on the approximate 3,000 miles of distribution rights of way. Keeping trees and other vegetation away from aerial lines is very important, as is creating a safe habitat for wildlife and allow native, desirable plants to flourish. 

Find information about NOLIN’s right-of-way Integrated Vegetation Management system HERE

RIGHT-OF-WAY WORK SCHEDULE

To keep Nolin members informed, we are providing information about where our right-of-way crews plan to work each month. This information is subject to change.

JUNE/JULY 2022 planned work areas:

Roanoke area, Gray Road, Dan Dunn Road, Union Church Road and Mack Thomas Road

LEARN MORE ABOUT NOLIN’S TRADE-A-TREE PROGRAM HERE

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Wide Open Utility Service offers private tree/vegetation service and select auto maintenance services to the public.

Submit your information in the form below if you wish to receive information about what we offer.

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If you have questions regarding Wide Open Utility Service call 270-765-6153