Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety
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.
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.
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
Energy Safety Releases Draft Approval of LS Power’s 2026-28 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, Solicits Public Comment
SACRAMENTO – The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) today released its draft approval of LS Power’s 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Base Plan. Release of the plan initiates a 30-day public comment period. LS Power is an independent transmission-only...
Energy Safety Releases Approval of the Bear Valley Electric Service 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Base Plan
SACRAMENTO – The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) today released its approval of the Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Base Plan (WMP). BVES is transitioning to a new risk model, incorporating new technology and...
Energy Safety Issues Revision Notice for Liberty Utilities’ 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan
SACRAMENTO – The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) today issued a revision notice to Liberty Utilities’ (Liberty) for its 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP). The revision notice identified 10 critical issues with Liberty’s WMP that must be...
Meetings
Public Workshop on Second Draft Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update Requirements Chapter (WMP Update Guidelines)
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Underground Safety Board Business Meeting
November 17, 2025 - November 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Energy Safety Performance Guidelines Meeting
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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