PG&E files 10-year plan to underground 5,000 miles of distribution lines to cut wildfire ignition risk 98%

• PG&E filed a proposed 10-year electrical undergrounding plan with California’s energy safety regulator, targeting high wildfire-risk areas.
• Plan outlines about 5,000 miles of distribution lines to be placed underground from 2028-2037 across more than 30 counties.
• PG&E forecasts a 98% reduction in wildfire ignition risk on undergrounded lines, with about 90% fewer outages.
• Long-term benefits estimated at $117 billion, with about $6 billion in avoided vegetation management and maintenance costs.
• Cost recovery would require California Public Utilities Commission review if the regulator accepts the plan.

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