ComEd Goats Take Break from Managing Vegetation to Cruise on the Chicago River
ComEd uses goats to clear grass and brush under power lines – a safer and greener way to help keep energy reliable
ComEd uses goats to clear grass and brush under power lines – a safer and greener way to help keep energy reliable
Twenty goats joined ComEd employees this week to take in downtown views from the river and educate customers about ComEd’s goat vegetation management program.
“ComEd was excited to bring the goats to Chicago this year to show
one of our innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure reliable power for families and businesses,” said Michelle Blaise, senior vice president of technical services at ComEd. “The goats work hard to clear vegetation in hard-toreach places, helping us to prevent power outages in an environmentally- friendly way. If anyone deserves a break, it’s them.”
The ComEd goats cruised the Chicago River between the DuSable Bridge and LaSalle Street Bridge on Wednesday, July 7, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Since 2019, ComEd has enlisted the support of more than 200 goats to help clear vegetation in Pekin, Ill., in terrain that is difficult to access. The goats’ “work” helps ComEd avoid power outages and service disruptions often caused by overgrown vegetation near power lines. Using goats cuts the cost and time required to clear the vegetation by more than half, reduces safety risks to workers and is an ecofriendly alternative.
The goats are on loan to ComEd from goat grazing company Goats on the Go. After clearing 13 acres of land last year, ComEd’s goats are continuing the hard work this summer through the month of July.
To learn more about the goats’ #Hot- GoatSummer and track their progress, check out ComEd’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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