Stop Grid-Fueled Wildfires: Free Conference Tackles Prevention Strategies
Published Date: 9/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is hosting a free technical conference on October 21, 2025, to talk about smart and affordable ways to prevent wildfires caused by the power grid. This event affects power companies and anyone interested in safer energy systems, with no cost to attend either in person or online. The goal is to share ideas that could save money and protect communities from wildfire risks.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Free public wildfire conference — attend online
You can attend a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission technical conference on wildfire risk mitigation on October 21, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time at FERC headquarters (888 First Street NE, Washington, DC) or via a free webcast. There is no fee to attend and registration is not required.
Conference to discuss cost‑effective grid wildfire practices
The Commission will convene the conference to discuss cost-effective best practices to reduce wildfire ignition from the Bulk-Power System in response to Executive Order 14,308. The event is on the record and aims to share practices and information about reducing wildfire risk to energy systems.
Transcripts available for a fee
The conference will be transcribed, and transcripts will be available for a fee from Ace Reporting (202-347-3700). The public may listen and observe the meeting for free, but obtaining the official transcript requires payment to the reporter.
Accessibility accommodations under Section 508
FERC conferences are accessible under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act; you can request accessibility accommodations by emailing [email protected] or calling toll free 1-866-208-3372 (voice) or 202-208-8659 (TTY). These accommodations are provided to support participation by people with disabilities.
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