Eversource Partners with Arbor Day Foundation for Third Year to Offer 1,000 Free Trees to Customers

The energy company's Energy-Saving Trees program helps customers plant trees to conserve energy and promote sustainability.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:06pm

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For the third consecutive year, Eversource is teaming up with the Arbor Day Foundation to distribute more than 1,000 free trees to customers in select Massachusetts communities. Through the Energy-Saving Trees program, eligible customers can reserve one complimentary tree per household and use an interactive platform to find the optimal location to plant it and calculate the environmental and cost-saving benefits.

Why it matters

This initiative aligns with Eversource's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, as strategically placed trees can provide shade, improve air quality, support biodiversity, and help regulate the electric grid. The program also supports municipalities' own sustainability goals by enhancing urban tree canopies.

The details

Customers in New Bedford and Pittsfield will be able to reserve their free trees through the online portal, choosing from a variety of species like Eastern Redbud, Flowering Dogwood, River Birch, and Sweetbay Magnolia. The trees will be distributed at community events in late April or early May. Eversource has previously brought this program to other Massachusetts cities, including Framingham, Springfield, West Springfield, and Waltham.

  • The online portal for reserving free trees launched this week.
  • The tree distribution events are planned for late April or early May.

The players

Eversource

An energy company that transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas to 2.3 million customers across Massachusetts. Eversource is recognized as a national leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship.

Arbor Day Foundation

A global nonprofit organization that inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. The Arbor Day Foundation has planted more than 500 million trees worldwide over the past 50 years.

Christopher Gonzalez

Eversource Manager of Vegetation Management

Dan Lambe

Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation

Rebecca Nau

City of Framingham Tree Warden

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What they’re saying

“From providing shade and cleaner air to supporting biodiversity, planting the right tree in the right location not only promotes positive environmental benefits for entire communities, but it also helps keep the power flowing for customers and promotes the ongoing reliability of the electric system.”

— Christopher Gonzalez, Eversource Manager of Vegetation Management

“Thriving tree canopies are a fundamental part of building strong, healthy communities, and we're grateful to partner with companies like Eversource that are committed to enhancing sustainability in the cities and towns they serve.”

— Dan Lambe, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation

“Framingham was fortunate to host Eversource's free community tree distribution in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, which promotes strategic tree planting to reduce energy demand. The use of siting tools to aid species selection and placement was particularly valuable in helping ensure trees are planted where they can provide measurable benefits without creating conflicts with infrastructure or utilities.”

— Rebecca Nau, City of Framingham Tree Warden

What’s next

The free tree distribution events are scheduled for late April or early May in New Bedford and Pittsfield.

The takeaway

Eversource's partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide free trees to customers demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. By helping customers strategically plant trees, the program promotes energy efficiency, supports urban forestry, and enhances the overall health and resilience of local communities.