Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety

Driving energy infrastructure risk reduction for the State of California.

Wildfire Safety

Energy Safety assesses electrical corporations’ Wildfire Mitigation Plans, safety culture assessments, safety certifications, and executive compensation structures. We maintain compliance through field inspections, audits, and review of the utility compliance.

Wildfire Safety Advisory Board

A board of independent experts who advise the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety and Electric Publicly-Owned Utilities and Cooperatives on wildfire safety measures.

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Excavation Safety

The Underground Infrastructure Directorate provides support for the Underground Safety Board’s  education and outreach efforts, investigates accidents to determine their causes, and ensures the state’s safe excavation laws are followed.

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Underground Safety Board

The Underground Safety Board was created by the Dig Safe Act to investigate excavation accidents, develop safety standards, and coordinate education and outreach programs.

News and Updates

Meetings

Wildfire Safety Advisory Board Meeting 12/4/2024

December 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Underground Safety Board Business Meeting

December 9, 2024 - December 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual Public Adoption Meeting for Safety Culture Guidelines

December 16, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

About Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety

We are a new separate department under the California Natural Resources Agency dedicated to reducing utility-related wildfire risk. Our critical mission is to advance long-term wildfire safety. Read more about the Office »

Electrical Infrastructure

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety regulates nine electrical corporations. Read more information about regions »

Contact Information

For general inquiries, please contact us via online form.

Gavin Newsom

Governor, State of California

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Wade Crowfoot

Secretary, Natural Resources Agency

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Caroline Thomas Jacobs

Director, Energy Safety

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