Vegetation Management & Wildfire Mitigation - Jan 9th, 2024
 
 
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Vegetation Management & Wildfire Mitigation

How Electric Utilities Run IVM and Wildfire Mitigation Programs
 
AI/ML advancements enable grid operators to identify areas most in need of tree trimming instead of using the traditional cycle-based approach to vegetation management.
Buried lines now reduce 98% of the wildfire risk in 20 counties served by PG&E.
SDG&E developed two battery storage sites to bolster grid reliability and community resilience during summers.
The acquisition of Heartland Software Solutions strengthens Technosylva's wildfire science capabilities and ability to help communities predict, mitigate, and prevent wildfire risk.
Entergy's vegetation management team uses many tools and strategies to maintain greenery around power infrastructure, but the aerial saw method stands alone at the top in appearance and efficiency.
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The Utility Arborist Association is the premier organization for individuals and companies dedicated to providing professional utility arboricultural services. Members of the UAA and their employers have a commitment to maintaining trees and other vegetation...