Throughout Summer 2026, the Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB) hosted two Shultz Energy fellows from Stanford University to investigate wildfire resilience in the Western States. The fellows researched utility Wildfire Mitigation Plans and Community Wildfire Protection Plans, and conducted interviews with stakeholders across the region, including utility representatives, public utility commissioners, and community advocates. Their findings aimed to improve understanding of the coordination between utility and community planning tools, emphasizing both the challenges and opportunities for better collaboration.
The Stanford University 2026 Shultz Energy fellows were:
- Elli Rowley, Stanford University BS Earth Systems Science
- Sophie Molins, Stanford University Masters Public Policy Candidate, BA Economics
A copy of the slides can be found here.