Atlantic City Electric giving away free trees

Atlantic City Electric customers can get a free tree for home planting through a collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation.

Residential customers can reserve their tree on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be 1,200 free trees of all different species and types available in South Jersey, the utility said Tuesday in a news release, including baldcypress, river birch, eastern redbud and red maple.

“In our 12th consecutive year of partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, we feel incredibly grateful for their collaboration to foster a program that aligns with our dedication to addressing environmental challenges faced by our community members. Together, we’ll create a path toward a cleaner energy future for all,” said Doug Mokoid, Atlantic City Electric Region President.

Read the full article here