What Are Those Green Boxes?

A green padmount transformer is a metal box that sits on the ground and helps deliver electricity safely to homes and businesses.

You’ll often see them in neighborhoods, near sidewalks, or in yards, especially where power lines are buried underground.

Padmount Transformer Safety Tips

• Keep plants, fences, pets, and children away from green transformer boxes.
• Utility crews need at least 10 feet on all sides to work safely and access electrical components during outages and scheduled maintenance.
• Keep a clear path to the transformer — even if it’s in your yard. It’s technically on an easement, and we require access to these electrical devices.
• Find additional electrical safety resources.