Free trees and shrubs for West Springfield Eversource customers

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Eversource customers in West Springfield are being offered a free tree or shrub in support of the Arbor Day Foundation.

A complimentary tree or shrub is available to those in West Springfield by signing up online at Eversource.com while supplies last. Eligible customers can select a tree that is between one and three feet tall. Your tree will be ready for pick up between May 6th and May 10th.

The Energy Saving Trees is an Arbor Day Foundation program that encourages strategic tree planting to help conserve energy. According to Eversource, one tree can save a homeowner up to 20% on energy costs.

“The trees and shrubs planted through this program can help customers reduce their energy use and will also provide tangible community benefits from improving air quality to reducing stormwater runoff, beautifying neighborhoods and supporting biodiversity and pollinators,” said Eversource Vegetation Management Manager Christopher Gonzalez. “We’re proud to partner with the Arbor Day Foundation on this valuable effort which aligns with our mission of being responsible environmental stewards across the communities we serve as we work toward a more sustainable, equitable future for all.”

“It’s important to plant the right tree, in the right place, at the right time, and this program makes it easy for communities to do just that,” said Arbor Day Foundation Chief Executive Dan Lambe. “When properly placed, trees and shrubs planted for shade or windbreak can help a homeowner save up to 20% on their electric bill as they grow. Eversource has stepped up to make each community it serves a greener and healthier place to live, and we’re grateful for the impact the company is making across New England.”