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PG&E has reduced its wildfire risk by 90% across California by mapping assets with GIS and automating inspections with drones and AI. It\u2019s part of the utility\u2019s grid modernization, mapping everything with precision to support power demands now and into the future. This new approach helps keep costs and emissions low while meeting increased power demands from electric vehicles and data centers.<\/p>\r\n

Explore how GIS helps energy utilities rethink infrastructure and protect communities<\/a>.<\/p>"}],"references":null},"yoast_head":"\nVideo: A Modern Utility Rebuilds with Clean Energy in Mind<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"PG&E is using GIS to reduce wildfire risk, modernize infrastructure, and build a cleaner, more affordable energy future for California.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/blog\/video-what-happens-when-a-utility-rebuilds-for-a-climate-optimized-future\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Video: California Utility Reduces Wildfire Risks, Emissions, and Customer Costs\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"PG&E is using GIS to reduce wildfire risk, modernize infrastructure, 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