Wildfire Planning Tool for Bidirectional Long-Term Risk Quantification and Management

The California Energy Commission is funding the design and development of a software platform titled Wildfire Planning Tool for Bidirectional Long-Term Risk Quantification and Management under solicitation GFO-24-306. The primary objective of this project is to create a climate-informed tool that quantifies and manages mid- and long-term bidirectional wildfire risks associated with electrical infrastructure. By incorporating climate trends, the platform will enable utilities to develop strategic plans for grid expansion and wildfire mitigation, ultimately improving electricity reliability, enhancing safety, and reducing long-term costs for ratepayers. The project is being conducted by The Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles Campus, with performance occurring in existing office settings across Los Angeles and San Francisco. The scope of work includes research, data analysis, data fusion, computer-based numerical modeling, simulations, and software development. Administratively, the project is managed by Aryana Sherzai. It has been granted a categorical exemption under CEQA section 15306, as the activities are limited to software development and research without significant environmental impacts.