2023 Winter Wildfire Meeting
The Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB) hosted its 2023 Winter Wildfire Meeting onMarch 1-2, 2023, in Vancouver, British Columbia. WIEB brought together utility regulators, state energy office officials, scientists, national laboratories, and industry experts to discuss the pressing issues the Western Interconnection faces as it grapples with the impacts of wildfires.
Agenda topics included:
- The Legacy of Wildfire in the West
- Assessing the Threat: Forecasting Extreme Conditions
- Holistic Impacts of Wildfires and Long-Term Recovery
- Utility Regulation: Prudent Investments, Best Practices, and Cost Allocation