2020 Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMP) Materials

2020 Comments on WMPs and Related Documents

  • Please visit this FTP site to view comments on the utility Wildfire Mitigation Plans.  
  • Please visit this FTP site to view comments on the utility Wildfire Mitigation Plans Resolutions.
  • Please visit this FTP site to view comments on the utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan Remedial Compliance Plans.
  • Please visit this FTP site to view comments on the utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan Quarterly Reports.
  • Please visit this FTP site to view comments on the utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan Advice Letters.
  • Please visit this FTP site to view general comments on the utility Wildfire Mitigation Plans and related documents.

2020 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Guidance/Templates

    On December 16, 2019, the Commission issued a Ruling (with clarification) on the Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) templates and other related materials. 2020 WMP submissions are due by February 7, 2020 per Resolution WSD-001.

    1. WMP Guidelines - WMP Guidelines, which include long-term approach for the WMP review timeline, requirements for the utility filings, and a mapping of the WMP Guidelines to statutory requirements.
    2. Utility Wildfire Mitigation Maturity Model - Utility Wildfire Mitigation Maturity Model, which describes a methodology and provides a framework that can be used to assess utility capabilities in reducing wildfire risk and corresponding maturity levels. The Utility Wildfire Mitigation Maturity Model was corrected for errors following the December 16, 2019 ruling, and is provided in both clean and redline versions.
    3. Utility Survey - Utility Survey, which collects utility information relevant to the Utility Wildfire Mitigation Maturity Model.
    4. WMP Metrics - WMP Metrics, which evaluate each utility’s wildfire mitigation approach, progress, and results related to ongoing wildfire mitigation activities.
    5. Supplemental Data Request - Supplemental Data Request, which outlines a broader set of data that the Commission is requesting from utilities and intends to formalize in requirements in the 2021 WMP process to evaluate utility plans, activities, and outcomes in greater detail.

    GIS Data Submission Template Documents and Guidance

    • Geodatabase (GDB) templates
    • Data Dictionary
    • Status Tracker
    • WSD GIS Data Preparation & Submittal Guidance
    • WSD GIS Data Reporting Requirements
    • Spatial Data Submission

    Data Requests

    Progress Reports

    • Jan. 15, 2020: PG&E Progress Report
    • Jan. 15, 2020: SCE Progress Report
    • Jan. 15, 2020: SDG&E Progress Report

    In Language Community Outreach

    • Mar. 18, 2020: Decision 20-03-004 - Community Awareness and Public Outreach Before, During and After a Wildfire, and Explaining Next Steps for Other Phase 2 Issues
    • Mar. 12, 2020: CPUC Requires Utilities to Conduct More Robust Public Outreach to Non-English Speaking Communities Before, During, and After Wildfires  
    • Feb. 5, 2020: Proposed Decision requiring outreach in languages that are prevalent in a utility’s territory
      CPUC Issues Proposal Requiring Utilities to Conduct Multi-Cultural Outreach for Wildfires (CPUC Press Release)

    News & Updates

    • Nov. 24, 2020: CPUC President’s letter to PG&E regarding CPUC staff conducting fact-finding to determine whether a recommendation to place PG&E into the enhanced oversight and enforcement process that was a condition of approval of PG&E’s plan of reorganization, is warranted due to what appears to be a pattern of vegetation and asset management deficiencies that implicate PG&E’s ability to provide safe, reliable service to customers.
      • Nov. 25, 2020: PG&E Response
      • Wildfire Information
    • Jun. 11, 2020: CPUC Approves Wildfire Safety Division Recommendations for Utility 2020 Wildfire Mitigation Plans (CPUC Press Release)
    • May 7, 2020: CPUC Wildfire Safety Division Recommends Approving Utility 2020 Wildfire Mitigation Plans With Conditions (CPUC Press Release)
    • May 7, 2020: CPUC Letter to Stakeholders to the 2020 Wildfire Mitigation Plans Service List(s): R.18-10-007 and Resolution WSD-002 Guidance Resolution on 2020 Wildfire Mitigation Plans Pursuant to P.U. Code 8386 with Appendices  More Information

    More Information

    • Current WMPs
    • 2019 WMPs
    • Past WMP Workshops
    • Proceeding Documents
    • Publicly Owned Utility and Electrical Cooperative Wildfire Mitigation Plans
    • Wildfire Safety Division