Regulators made no bones about their timeline, pointing to a fire season that seems to begin earlier — and last longer — every year. They say they are aiming to have the initial set of electric utility wildfire mitigation plans approved “as close to the beginning of summer 2019 as possible,” as called for by SB 901.
“All parties should be prepared to act on short deadlines so the CPUC can meet the legislative mandate, consistent with due process,” the CPUC said in a statement.
