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Subject:Save the Date: CPUC Wildfire Technology innovation Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE
Media Contact: Terrie Prosper, 415.703.1366, news@cpuc.ca.gov
CPUC TO HOLD STATE'S FIRST WILDFIRE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
SUMMIT
SAN FRANCISCO, November 26, 2018 - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in conjunction
with other state entities and private partners, will host the state's first convening of thought leaders and
practitioners from state and local governments, academia, and the technology industry to discuss the challenges
of wildfires and tools that can help better manage these devastating disasters.
WHAT: Wildfire Technology Innovation Summit
WHEN: Two days: March 20, 2019, 8 a.m. —5 p.m. and March 21, 2019, 8 a.m. - noon
WHERE: Sacramento, CA
WHY: To initiate an ongoing dialogue between the technology industry, academic researchers, utilities, and
government on the needs and tools to address wildfire challenges.
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"We cannot just accept devastating wildfires as the new normal. California is the global leader in technology
and innovation. We can develop game-changing solutions and get ahead of this problem," said CPUC President
Michael Picker.
Summit attendees will have the opportunity to hear from leading experts, practitioners, and entrepreneurs and
discuss innovative technologies, strategies, and practical tools.
Wildfires in California are occurring more often and are more destructive than ever. There are nearly four
million Californians who Iive in high fire-risk areas defined by the CPUC's fire hazard mat), which makes up 44
percent of California's land mass. There are 1.4 million housing units within the high fire threat areas. Further,
it is estimated that 4.2 million wooden utility poles and 200,000 miles of overhead electric distribution lines
cross through these expanding high fire hazard areas to serve these growing populations.
The CPUC is one of the government agencies tasked with ensuring that investor-owned utilities operate a safe
and reliable grid. To ensure public safety in this time of increased wildfire occurrence, the CPUC is addressing
wildfires in many settings, including initiating regulatory proceedings, implementing new legislation such as
Senate Bill 901 (Dodd, 2018), engaging with communities on de-energization programs, and working with
other state agencies on developing wildfire plans.
Visit http://firetechsummit.cpuc.ca.gov/for information on cost of attendance and a draft agenda. Additional
information, including location address, will be posted on the site as it becomes available.
While a quorum of Commissioners and/or their staff may attend, no official action will be taken.
If specialized accommodations are needed to attend, such as non-English or sign language interpreters, please
contact the CPUC's Public Advisor's Office at public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov or toIl free at 866-849-8390 at least
three business days in advance of the event, if possible.
The CPUC regulates services and utilities, protects consumers, safeguards the environment, and assures
Californians' access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services. For more information on the CPUC,
please visit www.cpuc.ca.gov.
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