If one digs deep enough into the clearance request, one will find there are NEC code requirements for “clear access” to electrical services. This means the electrical panel in your garage, the panel on the outside of the house, and yes, the transformers in our yards.
I have found that USUALLY a utility works WITH the homeowners on these issues to come to an understanding. If a field visit / mutual understanding is not found, I would suggest you request the reasoning behind the utility requirements (this is where you may find they are simply making sure their workers are able to work on equipment that has code access requirements.
Good luck.
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