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Operations
This department is responsible for the transmission substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, distribution transformers, secondary conductor, meters, and all associated hardware. The Electric Operations Department provides the safest and most reliable electric service possible, for both customers and developers.
Outages:
While every effort is made to make Shasta Lake the most reliable electric utility, outages do occur. The following picture illustrates how significant outages are prioritized.
2020 GO165 Inspection Report
Type of Inspection by Facility | Facilities Due | Facilities Outstanding |
---|---|---|
Overhead Detailed | 569 | 0 |
Underground Detailed | 100 | 0 |
Wood Pole Intrusive | 73 | 0 |
System Patrol | 4404 | 0 |
2021 GO165 Inspection Report
Type of Inspection by Facility | Facilities Due | Facilities Outstanding |
---|---|---|
Overhead Detailed | 267 | 0 |
Underground Detailed | 395 | 0 |
Wood Pole Intrusive | 162 | 0 |
System Patrol | 4404 | 0 |
Wildfire Mitigation Plan
State law requires all electric utilities to adopt a wildfire mitigation plan (WMP) to minimize the risk of overhead electric lines causing a catastrophic wildfire. The current version of the WMP can be found at the following link: Current Wildfire Mitigation Plan.