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Mona Fazel Outlines Centralized Wildfire Management Model to Enhance Utility Grid Resilience

Mona Fazel of Danovo Energy Solutions is advocating for a shift toward a centralized operating model to improve grid resilience against escalating climate risks. As utilities face increasing threats from wildfires and severe weather, Fazel argues that traditional siloed responses are becoming insufficient. She highlights that modern reliability requires the ability to deliver dependable outcomes even when operating conditions are unpredictable, necessitating a cohesive structure with clear accountability and decision authority.\n\nAt the upcoming DTECH Reliability & Resiliency conference, Fazel will present a framework for an integrated Wildfire Management Organization. This model moves beyond temporary cross-functional committees to establish a permanent governance structure for wildfire mitigation. While the primary focus is on wildfire control, the framework is designed to be adaptable for various disaster-response scenarios. Fazel’s approach emphasizes using data-driven decisions and continuous improvement to help utilities navigate the convergence of aging infrastructure, electrification, and rising regulatory scrutiny.

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