PR Newswire·Nov 9, 2026, 3:00 PM ET

PG&E Achieves 1,500-Mile Milestone in Major Wildfire Safety Undergrounding Effort

PG&E has installed & energized 1,500 miles of underground power lines in high fire-threat districts since launching its program in 2021.
Undergrounding reduces wildfire ignition risk by approximately 98% & decreases outages for served customers by roughly 90%.
PG&E filed a 10-year Electrical Undergrounding Plan (EUP) to underground 5,000 miles across 30+ counties in Northern & Central California.
The EUP aims to prevent disruptions to essential services, reduce Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), & lower reliance on Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS).
A California Public Utilities Commission Proposed Decision could restrict the EUP from 5,000 miles to approximately 1,100 miles if adopted.
PG&E completed 325 miles of undergrounding in 2026 as of November 9, 2026.
Recent communities receiving underground lines include Foresthill, Middletown, Apple Hill, Arnold, & Angwin.