Event Overview

Wildfire risk continues to evolve, and utilities are looking for practical approaches to strengthen their planning efforts. Join APPA and participating public power utilities for a webinar highlighting key resources, tools, and lessons developed through APPA's wildfire mitigation initiative.

During this session, attendees will learn about a member-informed wildfire mitigation planning framework designed to help utilities assess their current capabilities, identify gaps, and prioritize next steps. Experts from Argonne National Laboratory will also showcase datasets and analytical resources that utilities can use to support wildfire risk assessments and planning efforts.

The webinar will conclude with perspectives from public power utilities, including CORE Electric Cooperative and the City of Loveland, as they share their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned. Whether your utility is just beginning to address wildfire risk or looking to enhance an existing program, this session will provide practical insights, planning resources, and peer-driven examples that can be adapted to your organization's needs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn about a wildfire mitigation planning framework developed with input from public power utilities.
  • Explore datasets and resources that can strengthen wildfire risk assessments and planning.
  • Hear real-world experiences and lessons learned from fellow public power utilities.
  • Identify practical actions and resources that can support your utility's wildfire mitigation efforts.

Discussion Topics

  • Wildfire mitigation planning
  • Wildfire risk mitigation
  • Risk reduction
  • Public Power lessons learned

Acknowledgement

APPA gratefully acknowledges the support of the U.S. Department of Energy and our project partner, Argonne National Laboratory, for supporting this initiative. We also thank the participating public power utilities and APPA members whose time, expertise, and willingness to share lessons learned helped shape the resources, framework, and insights presented during this webinar. This work reflects a collaborative effort to develop practical, public power-focused approaches and resources that can help utilities strengthen their wildfire mitigation planning and risk reduction efforts.

Registration

Registration is free and open to the public. Register now or Contact Academy@PublicPower.org with questions.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is intended for public power utility staff involved in wildfire mitigation, risk management, resilience, emergency management, operations, engineering, vegetation management, environmental services, and strategic planning, as well as utility leaders responsible for risk-informed decision making.

Speakers

Anne Egger, Senior Project Manager, Grid Deployment Office, US Department of Energy

Ashton Raffety, Senior Energy Policy & Strategy Analyst, Argonne National Laboratory

Charles Doktycz, Risk and Resilience Analyst, Argonne National Laboratory

Blythe Maue, Energy Security & Resilience Analyst, Argonne National Laboratory

Kent Coldsnow, Senior Electrical Engineer - Planning, City of Loveland Utilities

Don Kalubowila, Electrical Engineer II, City of Loveland Utilities

Jordan Ambrogi, Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager, CORE Electric Cooperative

Moderators

Aggie Serrame, Senior Resilience Program Manager, APPA

Technology Requirements

  • Zoom Platform: This event will be hosted on Zoom. A reliable internet connection is essential for smooth participation. You can test your setup at Zoom.us/test .
  • Audio: We recommend using your computer’s microphone and speakers for the best experience. A dial‑in option will also be available.

Login Credentials and Recording

  • Zoom Links: Access details will be emailed 24 hours before the event, with a reminder sent one hour prior to the start time.
  • Recording: The event will be recorded and distributed to registrants after the meeting.