Wildfire Resilient Infrastructure Programs: Lessons Learned

Mar 04, 2027
B311
Storms and Wildfires , Wildfire & Resliency Summit

Our industry knows the common tools of resilient infrastructure; undergrounding, covered conductor, hardened poles, weather forecasting, and condition-based investments but, how are these grid investments really working?   Leaders from bellwether utilities who have years of program experience will discuss what’s working and the lessons learned along the way.

Panel Moderator
Ben Lanz
Ben Lanz, Editor - APC Media, Power Systems Technology Magazine
Speakers
Todd Conner
Todd Conner, Senior Vice President Electric Distribution - Xcel Energy
Jon Axtman
Jon Axtman, Director of Wildfire Mitigation and T&D Engineering - Idaho Power
Scott Bordenkircher
Scott Bordenkircher, Director of Forestry & Fire Mitigation - Arizona Public Service
Robel Lulseged
Robel Lulseged, Director of Asset Management and Engineering Services - Oncor Electric Delivery