SB 559
Electricity: deenergization events: communications.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve communication and restoration efforts during planned electricity deenergization events, which are used to mitigate wildfire risk. It requires electrical corporations to immediately notify local emergency management and public safety partners about potential impacts, provide real-time restoration updates, and publish real-time weather data related to the affected circuits. The bill also establishes a process for prioritizing restoration and ensures ongoing monitoring and restoration of affected circuits until conditions are safe.
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