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The Energy-Saving Trees program only has a certain number of free trees available each season. Unfortunately, all trees available for this season have been claimed.

Fill out the form below to be notified via e-mail when more trees become available.

Help spread the word about this new program to your local utility. Energy-Saving Trees is a low-cost energy efficiency program that can work in any location across the United States. If your local utility joins Energy-Saving Trees, your community will receive discounted trees. These trees will be distributed to residents to strategically plant around their homes. As the trees mature, they will help to conserve energy. This will lower the entire town's energy use while making it greener.

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Save up to 20% on your summer energy bills by planting trees.
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About Energy-Saving Trees

Energy-Saving Trees is a research-based tool intended to help homeowners and utility companies save energy and money by strategically planting trees.

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Utility Partners

Utility companies across the country are becoming partners with the Arbor Day Foundation to help reduce energy use through strategic tree planting.

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About Energy-Saving Trees

Energy Saving Trees is a research-based tool intended to educate and help homeowners and utility companies save energy and money by strategically planting trees. The tool was made possible through a grant from the UPS Foundation.

UPS Foundation

The UPS Foundation is responsible for facilitating community involvement to local, national, and global communities. Since launching its global philanthropy program in 2004, the UPS Foundation has invested more than $49 million in charitable activities beyond the borders of the United States.

Proven benefits of a strategically planted tree

Properly planted trees can save homeowners up to 20% on their energy bills.

The City of Sacramento is saving 13,500,000 kWh of electricity every year from strategic tree planting.

In addition to energy savings, these trees will provide tangible benefits for the entire community such as improved air quality, reduced stormwater runoff, a lower urban heat island effect, and a lower carbon footprint.

Utility partners

Utility companies across the country are becoming partners with the Arbor Day Foundation to help reduce energy use through strategic tree planting. These utility companies are providing a tree or reduced-cost trees to their customers who plant trees to save energy.

Arizona Public Service - Arizona

Atlantic City Electric - New Jersey

Baltimore Gas and Electric - Maryland

Delmarva Power - Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia

Omaha Public Power District - Nebraska

Pepco - Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District - California

Frequently asked questions

How does the tool calculate energy savings?

Energy-Saving Trees is based upon years of scientific research. Specifically, the formulas and data used in this tool for calculating trees' benefits are derived from the i-Tree Design application.

Tree effects on energy use are calculated using the methods detailed in the USDA Forest Service's publication, "Carbon Dioxide Reduction Through Urban Forestry: Guidelines for Professional and Volunteer Tree Planters (PSW-GTR-171)."

Energy effects on buildings from shade, evapotranspiration and wind speed reduction (windbreak) are calculated using an applied reduction factor based on tree type, height, azimuth and distance from the home.

Shade and evapotranspiration effects are set to zero when trees are beyond 18 meters [approx. 60 feet] from defined building footprints.

Windbreak effects on energy use are set to zero when trees are at a distance from the building equaling 35 times the tree height or greater (see: Heisler, G.M. and D.R. Dewalle. 1988. Effects of Windbreak Structure on Wind Flow. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 22/23:41-69).

The community benefits - carbon, air quality and stormwater - calculations are based on methods and models derived from the i-Tree Streets application. As such, this tool relies on average species growth and geographic parameters for 16 national climate zones and, consequently, should be considered a starting point for understanding trees' value in the community rather than a scientific accounting of precise values. For more detailed information on urban and community forest assessments, or the methodology behind these tools, please explore the i-Tree website.

What should I consider before planting a tree?

The first thing to consider before planting a tree is site selection. Determining the amount of space you have available and if your tree will have an impact on anything in the area once it is full grown are important factors to consider. First, look at your house and yard and identify other trees, power lines, and the size of your yard. Then to make sure the full-grown tree you select won't affect any existing items. For example, if you have an overhead power line 20 feet above the ground, you won't want to plant a tree that can grow more than 20 feet tall.

When will the trees I order from the tool be delivered?

Shipping depends on your hardiness zone. The Arbor Day Foundation's tree shipping schedule to will help determine when your trees will arrive.
Note: if you're an APS customer, your trees will not be shipped to you. You will need to visit your selected pickup location.

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		Spring shipping	Fall shipping
Zone color	Zone #	Approximate ship dates	Approximate ship dates
	2	04/15-05/30	11/01-11/26
	3	04/15-05/30	11/01-11/26
	4	04/15-05/30	11/01-11/26
	5	04/15-05/30	11/01-11/26
	6	03/19-05/12	11/01-12/03
	7	03/11-05/07	11/05-12/10
	8	02/26-04/30	11/05-12/10
	9	02/26-04/30	11/05-12/10
	10	02/26-04/30	11/05-12/10

What comes in the tree shipping package?

You will receive your two to four foot tree(s) that you selected using the Energy-Saving Trees tool. In each package of trees you will also receive a wide variety of information including tree planting instructions, tree pruning methods, and proven tree care methods to help your tree grow to become a healthy mature tree.

How can I find out more information about the Arbor Day Foundation or Davey Tree Expert Company?

Visit their websites:

How can my utility company get involved?

You can help get your utility company involved by visiting the for utilities section that describes the benefits of Energy-Saving Trees.

Other specific questions please call 1-855-234-3801 or email info@arborday.org. Answers may not apply to every utility partner.

Partner with the Arbor Day Foundation

Energy-Savings Trees is a turnkey program that will provide you with:

A proven way to meet your budget and long-term energy efficiency goals.
An effective way to satisfy regulatory requirements.
An inclusive solution that works with all types of homes.
A meaningful way to build a positive relationship with customers and your community.

Easy as 1-2-3

1.Utility company outreach to the customer.
2.Customers use Energy-Saving Trees website to learn about the most energy-efficient trees for their homes and where to plant them.
3.The Arbor Day Foundation provides trees for the customers to plant, create shade, and save energy - hooray!

Learn more

If interested in becoming a partner, e-mail the Arbor Day Foundation at ESTwaitlist@arborday.org for more information.

Before you can select your trees, you must watch the video below and take a short quiz over its content.

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