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Why Electric Utilities Must Engage in Climate Resilience Planning
Adaptation as Risk ManagementBlog/News ArticleEnergy RegulationRisk ManagementState Energy Regulation

Why Electric Utilities Must Engage in Climate Resilience Planning

By Michael Panfil, Sarah Ladin and Romany WebbDecember 3, 2020May 20th, 2021No Comments

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

Abstract

This blog 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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