Credit: Elisa Ferrari
Photo Credit: Elisa Ferrari
SCE linemen prepare covered conductor for installation that could reduce PSPS events, duration and customers affected by 78% on the most frequently impacted circuits.
Credit: Elisa Ferrari
Photo Credit: Elisa Ferrari
An SCE lineman installs covered conductor that will reduce PSPS by eliminating the risk of ignition when debris blows into lines during high winds.
Credit: Elisa Ferrari
Photo Credit: Elisa Ferrari
SCE has expedited the replacement of bare wire with covered conductor by Oct. 1 on one-third of the 700 miles previously scheduled in the most impacted areas in addition to 70 miles of new work.
Credit: Elisa Ferrari
Photo Credit: Elisa Ferrari
SCE fire scientists conduct live fuel moisture observations biweekly year-round in fire-prone areas to determine the vegetation’s moisture content as part of its predictive capabilities.
Credit: Elisa Ferrari
Photo Credit: Elisa Ferrari
Field crews visually inspect the entire length of each circuit for imminent hazards before and after forecasted high winds for imminent hazards requiring remediation or repair.
Credit: Elisa Ferrari
Photo Credit: Elisa Ferrari
SCE has installed more than 1,700 miles of covered conductor in high fire risk areas and plans to install about 6,200 miles total by the end of 2023.
SCE Expedites Grid Hardening to Reduce PSPS
Covered conductor lines and predictive improvements are key components in curtailing Public Safety Power Shutoff events, duration and impacts for customers in more than 60 cities and unincorporated communities.
Contributors
Photo Credit: Elisa Ferrari
New Pilot Technology Helps Combat Wildfires
Southern California Edison is installing Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiters (REFCLs), a promising new pilot technology, to help combat the increasing threat of wildfires. ...
Free Battery Program Provides Medical Baseline Customers More Resiliency
All Californians need to be prepared for potential outages, especially those who rely on electricity for medical devices and equipment and live in a high fire risk area. ...
Some Palm Trees to Be Removed to Prevent Wildfires
As David Faasua arrived at a customer’s home in Huntington Beach, he could see a 35-foot palm swaying in high winds near power lines. After taking a closer look, he noticed char marks on the fronds and knew this could be a dangerous situation. ...
View Comments
Leave a Comment