Fact: With proper planning, the electric grid can handle building and transportation electrification without reducing grid reliability. The California Public Utilities Commission, the California Independent System Operator and the state’s electric utilities are continually implementing strategies to avoid outages and shutoffs, such as improved electric system planning, installing additional utility-scale renewable generation and energy storage, and grid hardening upgrades in fire-prone areas. SCE is investing approximately $5 billion per year in upgrades to increase grid capacity, improve reliability and harden the grid against extreme weather events, including wildfires. Reach codes typically focus on new construction. Per the state building code, all new residential construction is required to have rooftop solar. Starting in 2023, all new residential construction will also be required to have space and electrical infrastructure for future energy (usually battery) storage. Many non-residential building types will be required to have both solar and batteries installed. These customer-owned resources provide an additional layer of resiliency, on top of the utility-scale enhancements already underway.