Hardening the grid, reducing risks
Weather is one of the biggest concerns for electric utilities, and in recent years, the changing climate has made extreme weather events increasingly common.
Conditions on the ground are changing, and so are our plans and responses. We’re investing nearly half a billion dollars across our system in wildfire mitigation strategies over the coming years. With advanced capabilities in round-the-clock weather monitoring and vegetation management, we’re advancing safety today and building resilience and reliability for years to come.
Our plan to increase safety and resilience
Hardening our infrastructure
Fire-resistant poles, covered lines and undergrounding where appropriate are just part of the story. We’re also installing advanced technology that enables real-time monitoring, remote management and more.
Real-time monitoring
We’re putting big data to work for a resilient system with a combination of enhanced situational awareness and new meteorology tools and teams for forecasting how weather will impact the system.
Data science for a safer grid
We are integrating advanced technology—including a meteorology and data science team—to deliver your power safely in all weather.
Investing in resilience
We're investing in wildfire safety and mitigation to improve reliability and resiliency across our service area.
Increased vegetation management
We're using aerial and ground patrols to identify potential hazards, removing trees before they can come into contact with lines, expanding vegetation clearance around poles and more.
Regional coordination and planning
We work closely with emergency service agencies, regional and state forestry departments and local community leaders to expand and coordinate plans.
Wildfire mitigation plans
With wildfires becoming more frequent and intense throughout our region, protecting the communities we serve while providing safe, reliable power is our highest priority.
Public Safety Power Shutoff
Turning power off in areas experiencing hazardous weather conditions may be necessary to ensure the safety of your community.
Making progress toward a better future
We have a vision for a resilient energy future and we’re making progress on it every day.
Focused on affordability
From our day-to-day operations to our most ambitious initiatives, we’re focused on delivering safe, reliable and affordable power to you.
Building on community strength
We’re proud to live and work in the communities we serve. That’s why we volunteer alongside our neighbors and fund grants for education, the arts and more.