Helping Keep Nesting Birds Safe

When birds or other animals nest on electric grid infrastructure, SCE has specially trained crews that work to protect wildlife and avoid power outages.

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Helping Keep Nesting Birds Safe

When birds or other animals nest on electric grid infrastructure, SCE has specially trained crews that work to protect wildlife and avoid power outages.

Ben Gallagher

ENERGIZED by Edison Writer

Published on April 25, 2023

Tags: SCE Avian Protection Program, safety, nesting birds