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Home My WebLink AboutSCE Presentation - Mark Cloud0 Tier 2 – Elevated Fire Threat Tier 3 – Extreme Fire Threat SCE Service Area County Lines 50,000 SQ. MI. of SCE service area across southern, central and coastal California 14,000 SQ. MI. of high fire risk areas 5M customer accounts or 15M residents in SCE’s service area 1.3M customer accounts or 3.9M residents served by circuits in high fire risk areas 51,000 MI. of SCE overhead distribution and transmission lines 14,000 MI. in high fire risk areas 1.4M power poles and towers 311,000 in high fire risk areas Counties with high fire risk area served by SCE Fresno Inyo Kern Los Angeles Mono Orange Riverside San Bernardino Santa Barbara Tulare Ventura Counties with no or limited high fire risk areas served by SCE Imperial Kings Madera Tuolumne 27% of SCE's service area is in high fire risk areas SCE SERVICE AREA & HIGH FIRE RISK AREAS •2023-25 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) submitted on March 27, 2023. 2025 WMP Update was submitted on April 2, 2024 •Primary objective is to protect public safety •SCE is further hardening its infrastructure, bolstering situational awareness capabilities, enhancing operational practices and harnessing the power of data and technology •SCE incorporates advanced mitigation measures deployed in high fire risk areas around the world OUR WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2 3 A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY to prevent, combat and respond ENHANCING OPERATIONAL PRACTICES BOLSTERING SITUATIONAL AWARENESS CAPABILITIES HARDENING THE ELECTRIC GRID A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY TO PREVENT, COMBAT AND RESPOND 4 MAINTAINING FOUNDATIONAL STRATEGY WHILE ADVANCING KEY INCREMENTAL FOCUS AREAS EACH YEAR Hardening the electric grid Enhancing operational practices Bolstering situational awareness capabilities Refined risk analysis models Enhanced inspection strategy Reduced PSPS impacts Funded aerial fire suppression Piloted new technologies Continue risk-informed grid hardening and mitigations Advance transmission hardening Continue reducing PSPS impacts Further advance new technologies FOUNDATIONAL STRATEGY GRANULAR WILDFIRE RISK, PSPS MITIGATION INTEGRATED WILDFIRE MITIGATION STRATEGY 2019 2020 - 2022 2023 - 2025 5 REDUCING WILDFIRE RISK IN OUR COMMUNITIES 6 ANATOMY OF A POLE – HARDENING THE GRID REDUCING WILDFIRE RISK & PSPS IMPACTS – BY THE NUMBERS 1.A wildfire directly causing one or more deaths, damaging or destroying more than 500 structures, or burning more than 140,000 acres of land 2.~22M customer minutes of interruption in 2023 compared to ~268M in 2020, not normalized for weather Data as of 6/30/2024 ~5,900 MILES OF COVERED CONDUCTOR 2 MILLION+ TRIMS AND REMOVALS 1 MILLION+ HFRA INSPECTIONS 1,750+ WEATHER STATIONS 190+ HD CAMERAS •92 % less PSPS outage time in 2023 compared to 20202 •68 Community Resource Centers and 8 Community Crew Vehicles available •Deployed 15,600+ Critical Care Back-up batteries to Medical Baseline customers IMPROVED PSPS EXECUTION & CUSTOMER SUPPORT SCE has reduced the probability of catastrophic 1 wildfires associated with its equipment by about 85-90% since 2018 Completed in high fire risk areas since 2018 7 8 Replacing bare wire with covered conductor to reduce faults and ignition risk from contact from objects as well as safely raise windspeed thresholds for PSPS in targeted areas. About ~5,900 miles of covered conductor installed since 2018 Installing mix of composite poles and wooden poles with fire-resistant wrap to reduce risk of damaged poles during an emergency FIRE-RESISTANT POLES COVERED CONDUCTOR PROTECTIVE DEVICES Installing fast-acting fuses and using faster grid protection settings to interrupt electric current more quickly when there’s an electrical fault and remote-controlled sectionalizing devices to segment and isolate portions of circuits during PSPS events. Undergrounding in targeted high fire risk areas based on risk criteria and feasibility, nearly eliminating wildfire and PSPS risks associated with electric facilities. About 26 miles of undergrounding completed since 2021. Data as of 6/30/2024 HARDENING ELECTRIC GRID & INFRASTRUCTURE TARGETED UNDERGROUNDING RAPID EARTH FAULT CURRENT LIMITER (REFCL) Deploying REFCL technology more widely. REFCL detects when a single power line has fallen to the ground and almost instantly reduces energy released. 9 •~5,900 miles of covered conductor, covering more than 60% of SCE’s overhead distribution lines in high fire risk areas •Covered conductor estimated to be about 70% effective COVERED CONDUCTOR Data as of 6/30/2024 10 •14,200+ fast-acting fuses installed or replaced to interrupt electrical current more quickly when there is a fault •160+ remote-controlled sectionalizing devices installed to segment and isolate portions of circuits during PSPS events. Thousands installed prior to 2018 before the wildfire mitigation program began •Faster grid protection settings used in high fire risk areas during elevated fire conditions for a quicker reduction in fault energy PROTECTIVE DEVICES & SETTINGS Data as of 6/30/2024 11 •Completed ~26 miles of undergrounding in targeted high fire risk areas based on risk criteria and feasibility since 2021 •Nearly eliminates wildfire and PSPS risks associated with electric facilities •Ramping up scope in the coming years •About 7,300 miles, or about 43 % of primary distribution lines in high fire risk areas, already underground TARGETED UNDERGROUNDING Data as of 6/30/2024 12 •REFCL technology detects when a single power line has fallen to the ground and almost instantly reduces energy released •If deployed with covered conductor and other mitigations, risk reduction potential can be close to undergrounding •This technology will be used more widely in the coming years RAPID EARTH FAULT CURRENT LIMITER (REFCL) 13 Inspect overhead equipment in high fire risk areas for repairs from the ground and aerially using drones, prioritizing the highest- risk structures. Each year, inspecting portions of transmission and distribution equipment that comprise about 99% of wildfire risk. HIGH FIRE RISK INSPECTIONS & REMEDIATIONS Inspect, trim and remove trees to prevent vegetation from coming into contact with electrical equipment and potentially sparking a fire. Tall trees beyond standard pruning zones that could potentially fall into power lines are also assessed and pruned or removed. SCE also removes palm trees that may come in contact with power lines. VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Use PSPS as a tool of last resort to mitigate wildfire risk during elevated fire weather conditions, such as strong winds and dry fuels, by shutting off lines to prevent a spark from our equipment starting a significant wildfire. PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFFS ENHANCING OPERATIONAL PRACTICES Data as of 6/30/2024 14 HIGH FIRE RISK INSPECTIONS •Inspecting electrical equipment for maintenance, repairs or replacement •Each year, inspecting portions of transmission and distribution equipment that comprise about 99% of wildfire risk Completed 101,909 distribution inspections Completed 20,286 transmission inspections 2024 Progress Data as of 6/30/2024 15 •Hazard tree removal beyond traditional trim zone •SCE currently inspects every year up to 1.6 million trees that might pose a hazard to power lines throughout its 50,000-square-mile service area •More than 749,000 are located in high fire risk areas •Vegetation removal at poles and around power lines •Remote sensing utilized to enhance inspections VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Inspected and cleared brush1 at 27,426 poles 2024 Progress Data as of 6/30/20241.Where clearance needed and access possible. Does not include PRC 4292 compliance scope 16 •Tool of last resort used during dangerous fire conditions (high winds and fuels) •Shutting off lines to prevent a spark from our equipment starting a significant wildfire •Primarily impacts circuits in high fire risk areas (and circuits connected ”downstream” of these circuits) •Multiple methods used to notify communities, public safety partners, customers and other residents in affected areas before, during and after a shutoff •Continuing efforts to reduce the frequency, scope,duration and customer impacts of PSPS PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFFS Damage/hazards found after strong winds during PSPS PSPS CUSTOMER PROGRAMS & RESOURCES •Services offered: information, mobile and portable medical device charging, PSPS outage alert enrollment support, access to water, snacks, ice and insulated cold bags for medications •Additional support for customers with Access & Functional Needs (AFN) including wheelchairs, privacy screens and service animals •Translations services for over 120 languages including American Sign Language (ASL) •Specialized referrals for customers with AFN experiencing PSPS through partnerships with foodbanks and 211. Services may include shelf -stable food, hot meal delivery, transportation and/or temporary lodging •Launch of Disability Disaster Access and Resources (DDAR) in partnership with California Foundation of Independent Living Centers to support customer with AFN. •Ongoings effort to broaden communications access, including using ASL for marketing videos and PSPS notifications •Critical Care Backup Battery (CCBB) program provides eligible customers with a portable backup battery to power a medical device during a PSPS event •Launched In-Event Loan Battery Pilot to support customers during PSPS activation that have not enrolled in CCBB. •Rebates on portable batteries and generators for customers residing in high fire risk areas on marketplace.sce.com CUSTOMER RESOURCE CENTERS & COMMUNITY CREW VEHICLES CUSTOMER PROGRAMS CUSTOMER RESILIENCY EQUIPMENT 17 18 •Provide customer support via Community Crew Vehicle and Community Resource Center locations during PSPS events •Access and Functional Needs (AFN) supervisor engages with community -based organizations (CBO) to support customers with AFN during PSPS events •Provide notifications to Medical Baseline customers and follow - up with additional outreach or in -person visits, if necessary •Partner and support public safety partners,critical infrastructure customers and CBOs with SCE's Public Safety Partner Portal •Work with CBOs to receive feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve customer support •Provide backup battery and generator rebates to help customers in high fire risk areas prepare for potential PSPS events PSPS OUTREACH & CUSTOMER SUPPORT 19 BOLSTERING SITUATIONAL AWARENESS CAPABILITIES 1,750+ weather stations provide wind speed, humidity and temperature data. Expanding artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities for improved forecasting 190+ cameras that provide thorough visibility in high fire risk areas to monitor wildfire conditions. Equipping cameras with artificial intelligence capabilities to detect wildfires Wildfire CamerasWeather Modeling Weather Stations Fuel Sampling 16 fuel sampling sites measuring vegetation moisture biweekly and 3 sites quarterly to help determine dry fuel conditions. Using data to train fuel moisture model to enhance operations Continuing to improve weather modeling and incorporating machine learning capabilities to weather stations to enhance weather forecasts Data as of 6/30/2024 20 WEATHER STATIONS •1,750+ weather stations installed •Plans for 1,800 weather stations by 2025 •Improving forecasting by adding machine learning capabilities at more weather station locations Data as of 6/30/2024 21 ADVANCED WEATHER MODELING •State-of -the-art high - resolution weather modeling augmented by Artificial Intelligence to improve forecast accuracy •Resolution down to less than one mile •Daily monitoring 22 WILDFIRE CAMERAS •190+ wildfire cameras installed, providing thorough visual coverage of high fire risk areas to monitor wildfire conditions •All cameras are equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities Data as of 6/30/2024 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES Open Phase Detection (OPD) detects one or more open phase (broken power line) conditions before the line contacts the ground to reduce risks associated with down-wire incidents FIRE DETECTION ASSET DEFECT DETECTION USING AI/ML Applies image recognition algorithms to speed up identification of potential asset defects. Detection algorithm will continue to improve over time with artificial intelligence and machine learning. Uses satellite technology and SCE’s HD wildfire cameras to detect and map wildfire ignitions. Results in a more comprehensive view of fires that improves intelligence for more rapid and effective fire response. Early Fault Detection (EFD) detects high frequency radio emissions which can occur from incipient failure, such as severed strands on a conductor, vegetation contact, or tracking on insulators EARLY FAULT DETECTION 23 FAULT DETECTION 24 •Year-round support for the quick reaction force of aerial firefighting assets in SCE’s service area, including the world’s largest helitankers •Continued partnerships with Orange, Los Angeles and Ventura county fire agencies •All jurisdictions in SCE’s service area can request the support of the quick reaction force PARTNERING WITH LOCAL FIRE AGENCIES UNIQUE NIGHT-TIME FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITY 25 STAY INFORMED BE PREPARED •Visit our website •Attend a community meeting •Outage alerts •SCE’s Medical Baseline program •SCE programs and rebates •Be prepared with a safety preparedness plan, some basic supplies and advance planning •Power outage tips Website: sce.com/wildfire Energized by Edison Stories & Videos: edison.com/wildfire-safety SCE Customer Support: 1-800-655-4555 SIGN UP & UPDATE CONTACT 26 Optional Slides NOTE: The following slides have been included to allow presenters to tailor their presentation based on audience. 27 ENABLING CALIFORNIA’S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE Our wildfire mitigation work will increase the reliability and climate resilience of the grid Infrastructure upgrades further strengthen a solid foundation for the clean energy transition, supporting the electrification of transportation and buildings needed to meet California’s climate change and air quality goals 28 Improving the electrical system to make the grid more resilient in high fire risk areas, improving reliability and reducing wildfire risk Annually inspect equipment in high fire risk areas for any needed maintenance, repair or replacement, prioritizing the highest-risk structures High Fire Risk InspectionsGrid Hardening Situational Awareness Using a dense network of weather stations and wildfire cameras to monitor location- specific, real-time conditions that help inform operational decision -making Annually inspect, trim and remove trees to prevent vegetation from coming into contact with electrical equipment and potentially sparking a fire Tool of last resort to protect our communities from the threat of wildfire, where we temporarily shut off power to prevent our electric system from becoming the source of an ignition Public Safety Power ShutoffsVegetation Management OUR WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 29 ACRES BURNED HAS STEADILY INCREASED THROUGHOUT THE PAST 40 YEARS IN CALIFORNIA Data Source: CAL FIRE , www.fire.ca.gov/media/11397/fires-acres-all -agencies -thru-2018.pdf - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1984 - 1988 1989 - 1993 1994 - 1998 1999 - 2003 2004 - 2008 2009 - 2013 2014 - 2018 2019 - 2023 M i l l i o n A c r e s B u r n e d i n C a l i f o r n i a 30 UNDERSTANDING RISK DRIVERS IS FOUNDATIONAL TO GRID HARDENING WORK Breakdown of SCE’s distribution ignition drivers (2015 – 2017) 31 SCE HAS SEEN A STEADY DECREASE IN CPUC REPORTABLE FIRES IN HIGH FIRE RISK AREA Ignitions have decreased by 62% and 60% since 2020 and 2021, respectively CPUC Reportable Ignitions5048 40 19 TARGETED UNDERGROUNDING BEFORE & AFTER TARGETED UNDERGROUNDING CONSTRUCTION STAGES 34 Year 2021 Progress Update Data as of 9/30/2021 2024 SECOND QUARTER PROGRESS UPDATE MULTI -LAYERED WILDFIRE MITIGATION STRATEGY Home with solid fill 35 SCE’s refined integrated wildfire mitigation strategy considers wildfire risk drivers and PSPS risk at circuit segments and mitigations that cost effectively addresses those risk drivers. We continue to prioritize hardening our riskiest areas first. INTEGRATED WILDFIRE MITIGATION STRATEGY 36 Risk Designation Risk Criteria Mitigation Selection Total High Fire Risk Area (HFRA) Overhead Distribution Segments Severe Risk Areas Fire risk egress constrained locations, extreme high wind areas, and extreme consequence areas Pursue undergrounding unless covered conductor already installed or specific terrain not practical for undergrounding and necessitates feasible alternative mitigations High Consequence Segments Locations that meet 300-acre consequence threshold at 8 hours or at risk of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Pursue covered conductor plus other mitigations such as asset inspections,vegetation management, and fast curve settings Other HFRA Segments Locations that are not in a Severe Risk Area and do not meet High Consequence criteria Naturally replace retired or damaged bare wire with covered conductor per high fire risk area standard; continue mitigations such as asset inspections,vegetation management, and fast-curve settings Data as of 6/30/2024 Covered Conductor++: Installing covered conductor combined with fire-resistant poles installation, asset inspections, fast-curve settings for circuit breaker relays, along with vegetation management activities (as necessary) including hazard tree management, pole brushing and line clearing High Fire Risk Area (HFRA) overhead distribution segments In a Severe Risk Area? High Consequence? Already hardened? Install Covered Conductor Harden via traditional infrastructure replacement Underground feasible? Already hardened? Underground Covered Conductor++ with incremental hardening Covered Conductor++ Install Covered Conductor Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No No INTEGRATED WILDFIRE MITIGATION STRATEGY FRAMEWORK 37 COVERED CONDUCTOR AND TARGETED UNDERGROUNDING ARE EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO REDUCE WILDFIRE & PSPS RISKS 38 Covered conductor is a very valuable tool to expeditiously and cost-effectively reduce wildfire risk specific to SCE Undergrounding pursued for certain locations based on risk profile Execution Speed Unique FactorsCost to Implement ~2.9 ~4.5+ ~0.7 Under- ground Covered Conductor Undergrounding is considered where there is: •Communities of elevated concerns •High burn frequency •Limited egress •Wind speeds exceeding covered conductor PSPS thresholds •Exceptionally high potential consequence (>10,000 acres) •Operational feasibility Cost per mile1 $ in Millions ~75-85%lower Geography Chaparral (brushland) presents different primary risk factors than heavily forested areas Vegetation Type Evergreen Forest Deciduous Forest Broadleaved Forest Chaparral Grassland Desert Scrub Covered Conductor Under- ground Initiate ~2–3 ~2–3 Plan ~6–9 ~9–15 Schedule ~6–9 ~9–15 Execute ~2–3 ~5–15 Total 16–24+25–48+ Avg. Implementation Time In Months 1. Based on data provided in SCE’s 2023-25 WMP COVERED CONDUCTOR & UNDERGROUNDING Data as of 12/31/21 Home with solid fill 39 •Determine scope based on risk •Finalize project timelines •Initiate early permit application (city/county/Cal Trans) •Initiate government lands and environmental requirements •Perform standard permitting and easement processes •Perform environmental clearance process •Obtain additional agency permits •Construct overhead assets and conductors, using helicopters as necessary •Determine scope based on risk •Finalize project timelines •Determine route and placement of underground electric facilities •Initiate early permit application (city/county/Cal Trans) •Initiate government lands and environmental requirements •Perform standard permitting and easement processes •Perform environmental clearance process •Obtain additional agency permits •Excavation, trenching and paving •Installation/removal of equipment Note: Underground construction requires disturbance along entire route, which could require approval from multiple agencies and jurisdictions and more extensive environmental reviews and approval, whereas overhead conductor construction primarily disturbs locations where poles are installed. 40 Distribution asset inspections in high-fire risk areas include: •Distribution Detailed 360 Inspections •Distribution Annual Grid Patrol •Distribution Infrared Inspections •Intrusive Pole Inspections •Distribution Areas of Concern Inspections DISTRIBUTION INSPECTIONS Vegetation management in high -fire risk areas include: •Structure Brushing •Hazard Tree Management Program •Dead/Dying Tree Removal •Routine and Expanded Line Clearing •LiDAR Supplemental Patrols VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Transmission asset inspections in high-fire risk areas include: •Transmission Detailed 360 Inspections •Transmission Circuit Patrol •Transmission Infrared and Corona Scanning Inspections •Transmission Enhanced Inspections (LineVue/X-ray) •Transmission Areas of Concern Inspections TRANSMISSION INSPECTIONS ASSET INSPECTIONS AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT USED AS NEAR -TERM MITIGATION IN HIGH -FIRE RISK AREAS 41 Crisis Management Council Policy and Delegation of Authority CEOs, CFO, General Counsel, President and SVPs Incident Command ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Incident Support Team Electrical Services IMT Generation IMT IT IMT Security Facilities IMT Leads Response Company Operating Units/Specialized Teams Incident Commander (Director or VP)IMT Structure Operations Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Planning Section Chief Finance & Admin Section Chief Incident Commander Public Information Officer Liaison Officer Safety Officer Dedicated PSPS IMT Customer Care Branch EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM STRUCTURE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN MATERIALS •SCE’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan Filings: sce.com/wmp •For details on SCE’s wildfire mitigation efforts, visit sce.com/mitigation •For recent Energized by Edison stories, videos and fact sheets on wildfire mitigation and PSPS, visit energized.edison.com/wildfire- safety 42 •Utilities use protection settings on circuits to reduce damaging impacts caused by excessive current and fault energy during a fault condition, such as a tree branch falling on the line or a downed wire •Since 2018, we have been using faster and more sensitive protection settings (“fast curve settings”) in HFRAs as part of a suite of ignition risk mitigation measures •We initially selected moderate fast curve settings to balance wildfire risks and reliability concerns. We are evaluating risk reduction and impacts to refine and adjust these settings. We are also deploying fast curve setting capability on additional circuits in HFRAs Without protection settings PROTECTION SETTINGS ANALOGY With protection settings Protection settings, including fast curve settings, are similar to ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) in high-risk areas like kitchens and bathrooms FAST CURVE-RELATED OUTAGES VS PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFFS FAST CURVE SETTINGS- RELATED OUTAGE PUBLIC POWER SAFETY SHUTOFF (PSPS) Activation Criteria Red Flag Warning1, Fire Weather Threat, Fire Climate Zone Threat (typically peak wildfire season in certain zones)2, Thunderstorm Threat (dry lightning) Fire Potential Index and windspeed thresholds are exceeded Outage Criteria Unplanned outage; occurs after a fault is detected Planned, proactive de- energization to prevent faults from occurring as a tool of last resort Outage Duration Dependent on patrols and required repairs Dependent on period of concern, patrols and required repairs Customer Notifications Standard unplanned outage notifications; updates also on sce.com/outagemap PSPS alerts prior, during and after de-energization and restoration; updates also on sce.com/outagemap 1.Red Flag Warnings are declared by National Weather Services. Fire Weather. Fire Climate Zone and Thunderstorm Threats are declared by SCE Weather Services. 2.Seasonal approach based on zone-specific historical occurrence of fuel-driven fires. FAST CURVE SETTINGS REDUCE THE RISK OF IGNITIONS; ASSOCIATED OUTAGES ARE DISTINCT FROM PSPS 43 44 Decision points include: •SCE meteorologists forecast strong wind conditions in service area •SCE fire scientist assessment of fire potential including consideration of weather and fuels •Impact of de-energizing circuits on first responders and essential services •Real-time observations from qualified electrical workers monitoring for hazardous conditions in the field PSPS DECISION POINTS DISCUSSION FRAMEWORK: DECISION -MAKING 45 In-event risk calculator (Firecast) •Purpose: compare risk of de - energization against risk of wildfire •Model assumes an ignition Pre-event weather forecasting •Purpose: determine which circuits are forecast to meet PSPS activation criteria, and establish the period of concern (POC) •Run once a day at 3 and 2 days out, and twice a day when approaching POC start time In-event weather readings and field observations •Purpose: determine when individual circuits or segments have exceeded de-energization thresholds (based on FPI and wind speed) and should be de-energized to avoid potential utility-involved ignitions •Real-time weather reporting based on 10-minute reporting cycle from local (field) weather stations Activation thresholds set (FPI, wind) •Fire Potential Index (FPI) thresholds set through review of localized historical fire activity data •Lower of 99th percentile or wind speeds of 31 mph sustained/46 mph gusts (National Weather Service) 72-hours out 24-hours out Pre-event In period of concern Activation Technical paper and fact sheet available at sce.com/pspsdecisionmaking De-energization decisions recommended on a circuit or segment basis by operations team reviewing real time weather and FPI data and individually approved by Incident Commander Reviewed and approved by Incident Commander Based on circuit-specific high- resolution forecasting including machine learning technology Provided by PSPS operations team De-energization PSPS DECISION -MAKING FRAMEWORK 4646 PLANNING AND MONITORING OUTAGE SCE will target the schedule above to notify customers. Sudden onset of hazardous conditions that jeopardize public safety may impact SCE’s ability to provide advanced notice to customers. Notifications can be provided via email, text, voice call, and TTY formats and address-level alerts. POWER SHUTOFF (Statement) Notification when authorized 4-7 DAYS AHEAD 3 DAYS AHEAD (Alert) 2 DAYS AHEAD (Alert) 1 DAY AHEAD (Alert) 1-4 HOURS BEFORE SHUTDOWN (Warning) SCE begins planning for potential PSPS SCE Incident Management Team activated Priority notifications to public safety partners and other critical infrastructure providers. Notification to All Other Customers Initial notifications to customers (update notifications to priority notification customers) Update notification sent Expected shutdown notification POWER RESTORATION NOTICE IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO FOR RE-ENERGIZATION (Statement) Notification power restored after inspection Notification before re -energization occurs PSPS NOTIFICATION TIMELINE EXECUTING PSPS EFFECTIVELY: THRESHOLDS FOR ACTIVATION AND DE -ENERGIZATION FIRE POTENTIAL INDEX (FPI) Formula estimates the potential of fire ignition and spread: Normal: 1-11 Elevated: 12-14 Extreme: 15+ WINDSPEED THRESHOLD FOR ACTIVATION Wind speeds at which our system is vulnerable to flying debris or that pose a risk to our infrastructure Bare wire circuits: 99th percentile historic windspeed for a given circuit or NWS Wind Advisory of sustained windspeeds of 31 mph or gusts of 46 mph Fully covered conductor circuits: NWS High Wind Warning of sustained windspeeds of 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph Currently set at 13 in most areas contingent on fire resource availability ACTIVATION THRESHOLDS FOR MOST CIRCUITS DE-ENERGIZATION THRESHOLD Wind speeds determined separately for each circuit based on specific risks of the event Technical paper and fact sheet available at sce.com/pspsdecisionmaking 47 2023 PSPS FULL-SCALE EXERCISES operations-based exercises 5 IMT members participated 500+ external public safety partners participated (critical infrastructure, community-based organizations, local government and state agencies) 80+ 2023 TRAINING AND EXERCISES 48 Notifications •SCE provides PSPS notifications through various communication channels •SCE Acc ount Holders (email,text, and voice call) •Address Level Alerts •You can manage your outage notifications and ensure your information is current in the customer preference center. SCE Outage Map •Consolidated outage map that incorporates PSPS outages at sce.com/outagemap 49 PSPS COMMUNICATIONS Dynamic outage information INFORMING PARTNERS AND CUSTOMERS Optimized for mobile users Search by Meter Number or Outage Number Interactive weather and fire map including real time weather station information and location of active fires Neighborhood with power shut off due to PSPS Wires originate in windy area with high fire risk Neighborhood keeps power during PSPS Wires originate in area with lower fire risk WHY DOES MY NEIGHBOR HAVE POWER AND I DON’T? The location of your home or business on a circuit and the area of severe weather relative to your local substation are important factors in determining whether or not you are impacted by a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) COMMUNITY CARE RESOURCES MITIGATING IMPACTS OF PSPS •Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provides cash incentives for battery storage or generator equipment •$150 rebate on portable power stations •$200 rebate (or $600 rebate for CARE/FERA or Medical Baseline Allowance customers) on qualifying portable generators •Fully subsidized Critical Care Battery Backup Program for customers on Medical Baseline Allowance •In-Event Battery Loan to provide temporary back -up power options during PSPS activations •68 Community Resource Centers (CRC), of which 9 locations are also resilient •8 Community Crew Vehicles (CCVs) •8 Resiliency Zone Sites On-Site AFN Support •Reusable thermal bags for medication •Privacy screens •Water bowls and snacks for service animals •On-site translation services for on site communications; 120+ languages, including American Sign Language •Device Charging Leave-Behind Pilot ACCESS & FUNCTIONAL NEEDS (AFN) OUTREACH •Customer support from 211 referrals to enable transportation, lodging and food assistance •Disability Disaster Access and Resource program to provide direct customer support such as long-term battery loans, fuel and accommodations •Partnerships with non- profit food banks and nutrition programs to support food replacement •Leveraging CBOs to reach their networks and further support customers with AFN REBATES & PROGRAMS 52Data as of 6/30/2024 53 HOW PSPS CIRCUITS WORK CONCURRENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM The extreme weather that creates the need for PSPS can also exacerbate other local power emergencies. Outages could result from heat -damaged equipment, active wildfires or from issues with the state’s electrical supply or unrelated emergencies. SCE Response: •California Standardized Emergency Management System and Federal National Incident Management System •SCE Emergency Operations Center (or virtual EOC as required) •One or multiple Incident Management Teams activated based on scope of incident •Incident Support Team available for more complex incidents to assist with prioritization and resources •IST directs all aspects of communications and outreach including coordination with external agencies and first responders SCE CONTINUES TO REDUCE PSPS IMPACTS ON CUSTOMERS THROUGH GRID HARDENING AND ENHANCED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS PSPS Impacts Further enhanced weather forecasting capabilities with 600+ new machine learning models Over 1,200 miles of covered conductor deployed in 2023; over 300 miles of expedited grid hardening on 27 circuitsFire Season Customer Interruptions Circuit Interruptions Customer Minutes of Interruption (CMI) # % Reduction Compared to 2020 # % Reduction Compared to 2020 # % Reduction Compared to 2020 2020 229,800 424 268M 2021 179,502 21%232 45%222M 17% 2022 15,784 93%13 97%7M 97% 2023 33,938 85%71 83%22M 92% Notable Improvements in 2023 Voice of Customer surveys indicate favorable opinion toward PSPS notifications experiences HISTORY OF SCE’S PSPS EVENTS 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total # of PSPS de-energization events 2 9 10 8 3 5 37 # of customers impacted 148 198,826 229,800 179,502 15,784 33,938 657,998 Data as of 6/30/2024 Learn More: sce.com/wildfire Energized by Edison Stories & Videos: edison.com/wildfire -safety APPENDIX 5959 HELPFUL INFORMATION & RESOURCES SCE Notifications •Sign up for PSPS alerts – sce.com/pspsalerts •Sign up for the Energized by Edison Wildfire Mitigation Newsletter – energized.edison.com/newsletter Situational Awareness •SCE outage map – sce.com/outagemap •PSPS information – sce.com/psps •PSPS decision making – sce.com/pspsdecisionmaking •Role of weather in PSPS – sce.com/fireweather •Weather awareness for PSPS –sce.com/wildfire/weather-awareness •Situational awareness map –sce.com/wildfire/situational -awareness •Wildfire cameras – alertwildfire.org •Weather stations – sce.com/weatherstations •CPUC wildfire maps – ia.cpuc.ca.gov/firemap/ Preparedness •SCE emergency preparedness – sce.com/beprepared •CAL FIRE preparedness – readyforwildfire.org Vegetation Management •Vegetation Management –sce.com/safety/power-lines; contact 1-800-655 -4555 or safetrees@sce.com Targeted Undergrounding •Targeted Undergrounding – sce.com/tug; contact 1-888-331-0010 or SCEprojects@sce.com Customer Programs & Rebates •SCE Customer Programs & Resources – sce.com/customerresources •SCE Marketplace (rebates and programs) – marketplace.sce.com •SCE Critical Care Backup Battery Program – sce.com/ccbb •SCE Access & Functional Needs Resources – sce.com/afn •SCE Medical Baseline Program – sce.com/medicalbaseline •Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) – sce.com/sgip or selfgenca.com •SCE Customer Support: 1-800-655-4555 Community Meetings •Join SCE’s wildfire safety community meetings – sce.com/wildfiresafetymeetings Energized by Edison •Stories and videos on SCE’s wildfire safety efforts –edison.com/wildfire-safety SCE Wildfire Webpage – sce.com/wildfire