Establishes an expedited undergrounding program for utility distribution infrastructure in California to reduce wildfire risk.

California AB1228 establishes an expedited utility distribution infrastructure undergrounding program to reduce wildfire risk. Large electrical corporations must submit a 10-year plan for undergrounding distribution infrastructure, prioritizing projects based on wildfire risk reduction, public safety, cost efficiency, and reliability benefits. The plan must include a comparison of undergrounding versus aboveground hardening, a workforce development plan, and an evaluation of project costs and economic benefits.

Establishes an expedited undergrounding program for utility distribution infrastructure in California to reduce wildfire risk.

California AB1228 establishes an expedited utility distribution infrastructure undergrounding program to reduce wildfire risk. Large electrical corporations must submit a 10-year plan for undergrounding distribution infrastructure, prioritizing projects based on wildfire risk reduction, public safety, cost efficiency, and reliability benefits. The plan must include a comparison of undergrounding versus aboveground hardening, a workforce development plan, and an evaluation of project costs and economic benefits.