Edison Unveils $6.2 Billion Plan After LA Wildfires

Los Angeles, CA – Four months after wildfires devastated the region, Edison International‘s Southern California utility has announced a $6.2 billion mitigation plan. This plan aims to enhance safety and reduce fire risks by installing hundreds of miles of underground distribution lines.

The utility’s investment will be implemented over three years, starting in 2026 and completing in 2028. According to the utility’s statement, the proposal includes the installation of at least 440 circuit miles of covered conductors and a minimum of 260 circuit miles of underground lines.

Additionally, the mitigation plan calls for support of aerial firefighting resources, including the world’s largest helitankers equipped for nighttime operations. This enhancement is part of an effort to more effectively combat wildfires.

In March, Edison revealed that it had 465 miles of unused power lines, with the one believed to have ignited January’s deadly Eaton Fire located in LA County. Of those, around 250 miles run through areas at high risk of wildfires.

As the utility moves forward with this extensive plan, communities hope to see improvements in fire safety and infrastructure reliability. Edison’s commitment highlights the ongoing challenge of wildfire prevention in Southern California.