Location
Virtual
Date & Time
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Webinar/Call-in Details
Description
Join us for a discussion about Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) which have become more commonplace as wildfire threats spread across more of the interconnection. Between 2024 and 2025, the number of entities with PSPS included in their fire mitigation plans nearly doubled. The conversation will explore the evolution, impact, and distinctions of PSPS from other power management strategies, along with advancements in technology and their effects on system operations and community preparedness. Panelists include:
- Marco Aceituno, Senior Manager of PSPS Operations, Southern California Edison
- Carrie Laird, Managing Director Emergency Management and Meteorology—PacifiCorp
- Thad Petzold, Associated Director, Wildfire Risk and Vegetation Management— Public Service Company of New Mexico
Owner Group
General & Administrative