Fireside Chat: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Wildfire Mitigation Plans

Speakers: Larry Kahn, Director & Adjunct Professor, Utility Vegetation Management Institute, Tulane University Law School Melissa Semcer, Principal, CWE Strategies; former Deputy Director, California Energy Safety Jay Leyno, Director Wildfire Mitigation Plan, PG&E For utilities operating in wildfire-prone regions, mitigation plans have become a critical, and often controversial, part of resilience strategy. But designing, justifying, and executing these plans involves more than compliance. It requires balancing legal, operational, and environmental realities in rapidly shifting conditions. In this fireside chat, two highly experienced voices from both the regulatory and utility advisory worlds come together to reflect on how wildfire mitigation planning is evolving. Larry Kahn and Melissa Semcer will explore what's working, where plans continue to fall short, and what utilities must consider as expectations rise and climate risks intensify. Expect a candid, wide-ranging conversation that surfaces the practical, legal, and political dimensions of wildfire mitigation today, along with insight into how the next generation of plans must be structured to drive real impact. Learn more about the Grid Resilience Summit: https://www.live-eo.com/webinars/the-... Find out how satellite data can benefit your business: https://live-eo.com/ If you have any questions, you may write to us at [email protected].