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.

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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.
Outage Prioritization

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.