SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – As the region prepares for this year’s wildfire season, San Diego Gas & Electric Tuesday unveiled several wildfire mitigation and resiliency advancements.
As a result of this year’s resiliency efforts like strategic undergrounding and an expanded generator grant program, SDG&E estimates that nearly 11,000 additional customers could benefit from reduced Public Safety Power Shutoff impact, depending on the weather events experienced this year.
“Nothing is more important than the continued safety and well-being of the communities we serve, as well as the preservation of our environment,” said Caroline Winn, CEO for SDG&E. “We are working tirelessly to integrate new, innovative technologies to significantly decrease the PSPS impacts experienced by our customers and reduce utility-related wildfire risk, while also forging a path towards a more sustainable future.”
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