What are the benefits of grid hardening?

By replacing bare power lines with covered conductor and undergrounding lines in high fire risk areas, SCE significantly reduces the chance of ignitions during extreme weather events. It helps prevent outages and ensures a more reliable power supply. Enhanced infrastructure and predictive analytics improvements help to reduce the impact of PSPS events. Fast-acting fuses and automated switches improve the precision of shutoffs, minimizing the number of affected customers and enhancing overall safety. Strengthening the electrical grid supports the integration of more clean energy resources, contributing to California's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions .