The initiative aims to protect the environment and decrease the risk of contact between trees and power lines, strengthening public safety and service continuity.
AES El Salvador promotes second sustainable pruning day in Santa Ana to reduce electrical risks
March 11, 2026
With the goal of reducing electrical hazards, guaranteeing a continuous energy supply, and contributing to public safety, AES El Salvador—through its distributor AES CLESA—carried out the second sustainable pruning day in the department of Santa Ana. The activity was developed in coordination with various government and municipal institutions.
The intervention took place along the highway to Metapán, near the San Lorenzo Ecological Park, where technical teams performed vegetation control on 35 trees that were outside established safety standards around the electrical grid.
This session is part of the strategic maintenance and pruning plan that AES El Salvador implements permanently across its distribution network. For 2026, the company expects to reach more than 10,000 linear kilometers of pruning in critical areas where vegetation growth could affect the continuity of the electrical service.
Coordinated Efforts for Community Safety
The work was carried out through a joint effort between AES CLESA and several first-response and support institutions, including the Municipal Mayor's Office of Santa Ana Centro, Civil Protection, the Fire Department, the National Civil Police (PNC), the Armed Forces, the Municipal Agents Corps (CAM), and municipal departments for landscaping, urban cleaning, and risk management.
These tasks were performed under maintenance and "out-of-standard" pruning criteria, applying techniques that prioritize environmental care and the natural balance of vegetation in the urban environment.
These types of actions are part of AES El Salvador's ongoing efforts to responsibly manage vegetation near power lines, preventing uncontrolled growth of trees or branches from causing service interruptions or posing risks to the population.
