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    Utility best practices for mitigation and response to fire storms.

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    Photo by G&W Electric.
    Recloser
    July 29, 2024
    By combining equipment upgrades, like current limiting protectors, with a distribution automation system, utilities can mitigate risk.
    June 28, 2024
    In this audio story, Southern California Edison shares its multi-layered approach to mitigating the wildfire challenge.
    Photo by Korea Electric Power Corp.
    June 24, 2024
    The utility’s wildfire detection system uses its existing transmission infrastructure and analyzes images with artificial intelligence.
    Photo by Classic Connectors.
    May 30, 2024
    Will the implementation of dynamic line rating and engineered electrical mechanical shunt technologies aid in increasing transmission conductor capacity?
    Grid hardening with covered conductor, wildlife covers, fire resistant wrapped wood pole, etc. Photo by SCE
    May 2, 2024
    SCE's multi-layered approach effectively mitigates the wildfire challenge.

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