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An Evolution in WMP Best Practices

Written by Halcyon | Aug 12, 2026, 6:15:38 PM

Public Utilities Fortnightly · Aug, 2026

Sam Kozel, Head of Intelligence Services at Halcyon, traces how wildfire mitigation plans have evolved since California's 2018 mandate — with nearly $29 billion in planned mitigation investment now underway across nine utilities. The story examines the impact of risk-informed prioritization, standardized utility data, and technologies like drones, LiDAR, and AI analytics.