Southern California Edison Seeks Approval for Wildfire Mitigation and Vegetation Management Costs

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The California Public Utilities Commission is reviewing an application by Southern California Edison Company to recover $213 million in incremental costs related to wildfire mitigation and vegetation management. The application, A.23-10-001, was filed on October 3, 2023. Small Business Utility Advocates have submitted an application for rehearing of the decision 25-06-051, and a service list of all parties involved has been provided.

Key Takeaways:

  • Southern California Edison Company is seeking approval to recover $213 million in incremental costs related to wildfire mitigation and vegetation management.
  • The costs are associated with the 2022 wildfires and the company's efforts to prevent future fires.
  • The application, A.23-10-001, was filed on October 3, 2023, and is currently under review by the California Public Utilities Commission.
  • Small Business Utility Advocates have submitted an application for rehearing of the decision 25-06-051, which is also related to the same issue.
  • The service list of all parties involved has been provided, including Southern California Edison Company, City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Public Advocates Office, The Utility Reform Network (TURN), and others.
  • The Commission is expected to make a decision on the application in the near future.

Statistics:

  • $213 million: the amount of incremental costs Southern California Edison Company is seeking to recover.
  • 2022: the year in which the wildfires occurred.
  • 25-06-051: the decision number that is being reheard by Small Business Utility Advocates.
  • 0: the number of days since the application was filed on October 3, 2023.

Sources:

  • California Public Utilities Commission, "Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authorization to Recover 2022 Incremental Costs Related to Wildfire Mitigation and Vegetation Management", A.23-10-001 (Filed October 3, 2023)
  • Small Business Utility Advocates, "Application for Rehearing of Decision 25-06-051", A.23-10-001 (Filed on July 30, 2025)