More than one neighbor from the Five Points area, Raleigh, has complained about large trees along the street being excissively trimmed due to power lines. Photo Credit: Rodger Koopman (2011) Progress Energy (Asplundh) trims tree limbs near overhead power lines for your protection and to prevent power outages. Limbs are being removed within a 10 to 20 foot radius around the power lines along the street.