11/05/2023

Hawaiian Electric Discussing New Policy to Mitigate Wildfire Risks

De-energizing power lines will become their new protocol

Utility firm Hawaiian Electric Industries said on Friday it was in discussions with the government and other parties to implement a new policy to de-energize power lines as a preventive measure to mitigate wildfire risks.

The company also announced other steps including deploying spotters in risk prone locations as well as expanding inspections of poles and lines.

Just a few months earlier, the company had defended its policy to not implement steps such as de-energizing during the deadly wildfires in Maui.

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