Wildfire Mitigation
This program uses triple-layered conductor design to reduce ignition risk in HFRAs.
What is Covered Conductor (WCCP)?
This program forecasts work outside substations to relieve overloaded circuits.
What is Distribution Circuit Upgrades (DCU)?
This automation program supports DER growth with intelligent switches.
What is DER-driven Distribution Automation?
This program replaces obsolete oil-filled ARs with vacuum switches.
What is Auto Recloser (AR) Replacement?
This document captures program purpose, stakeholders, and scoping methodology.
What is a Program Profile?
These devices detect high-frequency emissions from arcing in HFRAs.
What are Early Fault Detection (EFD) devices?
These new circuits serve areas with no existing infrastructure or limited ties.
What is DSP New Circuit?
This automation program enhances reliability and prepares for high-DER penetration.
What is Reliability-driven Distribution Automation?
This subprogram replaces aging cables that can't be rejuvenated.
What is Cable-in-Conduit (CIC) Replacement?
This system of record is used for PIF programs like WCCP and TUG.
What is Copperleaf?
This program aims to reduce PSPS de-energization through sectionalizing.
What is Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)?
This catch-all program addresses local needs not covered by DCU.
What is Plant Betterment?
These MAT codes are used for DERDA UG and OH starting in 2026.
What are 4PO and 4PN?
This program injects silicone fluid to extend cable life.
What is Cable Life Extension (CLE)?
This Excel template is used for Non-PIF scope release.
What is the Non-PIF Commodity Scope Release Template?
REFCL installations include these two protective measures.
What are Ground Fault Neutralizers (GFN) and Grounding Conversions (GC)?
These devices help maintain voltage by supplying reactive power.
What are New Capacitors?
This system of record tracks Grid Mod automation projects.
What is MDI?
These devices are replaced under General Order 165.
What are Capacitor Banks?
This lifecycle phase spans Gates 1–6.
What is Total Cycle Time?
This undergrounding program removes OH infrastructure to reduce wildfire risk.
What is Targeted Undergrounding (TUG)?
This CAVA program improves circuit operability in flood/fire-prone areas.
What is CAVA OH/UG Circuit Ties?
These sensors and RFIs are deployed to monitor power quality.
What are Grid Mod DERDA components?
This program replaces UG switches prone to violent failures.
What is Underground Switch Replacement (UGSW)?
This MAT code is used for Live Front Transformer Replacement.
What is 2FI?