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Policy Brief: Climate Risk in the Electricity Sector
Adaptation as Risk ManagementEnergy RegulationRisk ManagementState Energy RegulationSummary Document

Policy Brief: Climate Risk in the Electricity Sector

By Romany Webb, Michael Panfil and Sarah LadinDecember 3, 2020May 20th, 2021No Comments

Organizations Involved: Environmental Defense Fund, Sabin Center
Source: Environmental Defense Fund, Sabin Center

Abstract

This policy brief summarizes a report finding that proactive climate resilience planning by electric utilities is required under public utility law and tort law.

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