News & Updates
News, updates and press releases from the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety.
Director Thomas Jacobs Welcomes the Underground Safety Board to Energy Safety
Welcome Underground Safety Board! In keeping with our evolution as the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, we welcome the Underground Safety Board as the newest member of our family. The board, known officially as the California Underground Facilities Safe...
The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety Reposts Solicitation for Applicants Interested Becoming Qualified Independent Evaluators
The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) is soliciting interest from qualified applicants to serve a one-year term as Independent Evaluators (IEs). IEs assist Energy Safety with technical inspections, assessments, and evaluations of risk-reduction...
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety Approves 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Approval Now Goes to CPUC for Ratification SACRAMENTO – The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) has released its evaluation and approval of the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update submitted by Pacific Gas & Electric Company. The plan, required...
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety Approves 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Southern California Edison
Approval Now Goes to CPUC for Ratification SACRAMENTO – The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) today released its evaluation and approval of the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update submitted by Southern California Edison. The plan, required by...
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety Approves 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plans for Five Electrical Utilities
Approvals Now Go to CPUC for Ratification Evaluations of Remaining Three Utilities Expected in Coming Weeks SACRAMENTO – The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) has released its evaluation and approval of the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Updates...
WSAB Recommendations on the 2021 WMP Updates for Small and Multi-Jurisdictional Utilities
Board publishes its Recommendations on the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) Updates for Small and Multi-Jurisdictional Utilities, approved at the May 12, 2021 Board meeting and issued on May 13, 2021. These recommendations are for Wildfire Safety...
WSAB Recommendations on the 2021 WMP Updates for Small and Multi-Jurisdictional Utilities
Board publishes Recommendations on the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) Updates for Small and Multi-Jurisdictional Utilities. These recommendations are for Wildfire Safety Divisions consideration as it evaluates the WMPs. Public comment will be accepted until...
WSAB Recommendations on the 2021 WMP Updates for Large Investor-Owned Utilities
Board publishes Recommendations on the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) Updates for Large Investor-Owned Utilities, approved on April 14, 2021 and issued April 16, 2021. These recommendations are for Wildfire Safety Divisions consideration as it evaluates the...
WSAB Final Guidance Advisory Opinion on the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plans of Electric Publicly Owned Utilities and Cooperatives
Board publishes the Final Guidance Advisory Opinion on the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plans of Electric Publicly Owned Utilities and Cooperatives, approved on December 9, 2020 and issued December 15, 2020. December 8, 2020: Board publishes Revised Guidance Advisory...
PG&E Response to CPUC President’s Letter
PG&E Response