Why Wildfire Mitigation Budgets Do Not Go Where the Risk Is
The Problem
Risk is assessed by circuit, not by asset
Circuit-wide risk ratings treat every pole the same. A single deficient structure in a high-hazard area can carry more ignition risk than an entire low-hazard feeder.
Inspection gaps hide in high-hazard areas
Without a clear view of which assets have and have not been inspected, uninspected structures in the highest-hazard terrain can go unnoticed for years.
Deficiencies are not tied to cost
Inspection findings sit in one system and repair estimates in another. Without both side by side, it is hard to know which fixes reduce the most risk for the money.
Vegetation and inspection data live apart
LiDAR vegetation data and asset inspection findings are often reviewed separately, so trim crews and line crews work from different priority lists.
Wildfire Risk Mitigation Software Built Around Four Critical Capabilities
Built with direct input from utility operators, designed to turn wildfire risk data into defensible spending decisions.
Risk and Spend Efficiency Analytics
Compare wildfire risk against the estimated cost to repair each deficiency. Prioritize the work that reduces the most risk for the budget available, and document the reasoning behind every spending decision.
- Estimated repair cost tied to each deficiency
- Risk and cost reviewed side by side
- Prioritize repairs based on risk and cost
- Documentation to support budget and regulatory reviews
Asset-Level Wildfire Risk Scoring
Utileyes analyzes wildfire risk for each individual asset using U.S. Forest Service Wildfire Hazard Potential data alongside inspection history and documented deficiencies. See which structures carry the most risk, not just which circuits.
- Risk analyzed at the individual asset level
- U.S. Forest Service Wildfire Hazard Potential included in every assessment
- Inspection status and deficiencies factored into risk
- Map-based view of risk across your system
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Inspection Coverage Tracking in High-Hazard Areas
Know which assets have been inspected and which have not, layered against wildfire hazard. Close coverage gaps in the highest-hazard terrain first.
- Inspected and uninspected assets clearly identified
- Coverage gaps highlighted in high-hazard areas
- Observations and deficiencies tied to each asset
- Repeatable inspection cycles for ongoing tracking
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LiDAR and Inspection Data for Vegetation Management Decisions
Combine LiDAR vegetation data with asset inspection findings to decide where trimming matters most. Direct vegetation crews to spans where encroachment overlaps with high wildfire hazard and known asset deficiencies.
- LiDAR vegetation data alongside inspection findings
- Vegetation priorities informed by wildfire hazard
- One priority list for trim crews and line crews
- Supports wildfire mitigation plan documentation
