San Diego Convention Center

2025 Technical Conference Sessions

Wildfire Prevention for Safer Grid Management

26 Mar 2025
C2
Grid Modernization , Storms and Wildfires , Grid Edge

Accurate wildfire prevention, detection, and immediate response within the utility landscape is crucial due to a critical challenge in reducing the ignition gap and minimizing the risk of wildfires. By integrating with existing monitoring and response systems, a solution exists that not only alerts relevant personnel in real-time but also facilitates seamless coordination and response, minimizes false alarms through comprehensive validation methods, directs resources towards real threats, and optimizes response efficiency.

Learn how utilities are focusing on real-time monitoring, advanced AI technology, and seamless integration to take proactive measures in preventing ignition events, safeguarding infrastructure, and protecting customers. 

Panel Moderator
Eric Young
Eric Young, Director, Grid Management - Itron
Speakers
Carson Zerpa
Carson Zerpa, Senior Business Growth Manager, Grid Management - Itron
Eric Schoenman
Eric Schoenman, Principal Grid Asset Performance Engineer - Pacific Gas & Electric
Eric Young
Eric Young, Director, Grid Management - Itron