Current Best Practices on Wildfire Risk Reduction for Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems

Summary

The United States is experiencing an unprecedented increase in wildfire frequency and intensity, with electric utility infrastructure identified as a significant source of ignitions, leading to substantial economic and environmental damage. This report, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy, outlines current best practices for electric utilities to mitigate wildfire risk, enhance grid resilience, and reduce costs. The initiative provides a framework for proactive system hardening and operational improvements to prevent ignitions and minimize wildfire impacts.

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