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Wildfires and the Grid Fact Sheet

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  • California S.B. 533 (enacted 2021): Mandated that utilities identify circuits frequently de-energized to mitigate wildfire risks, outlined measures to reduce future deenergization impacts, and required utilities  to annually submit a comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan.
  • Colorado S.B. 166 (enacted 2023): Established the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board which will work to adopt model codes to enhance wildfire resilience, which local governing bodies in wildfire-prone areas must meet or exceed
  • Oregon S.B. 762 (enacted 2021): Directed the Public Utility Commission to convene workshops to develop and share information for the identification, adoption, and  best  practices  regarding wildfires
  • Washington H.B. 1032 (enacted 2023): Mandated electric utilities to develop and implement wildfire mitigation plans informed by best practices tailored to their specific service areas along with emphasizing collaboration between electric utilities, state agencies, emergency responders, and other stakeholders
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