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California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) benefits high fire threat districts in several key ways:
- Prioritized Funding: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has allocated significant funding for SGIP, with a focus on communities living in high fire-threat areas. This prioritization ensures that these regions receive support for installing energy storage systems, which can provide critical power during emergencies like wildfires or utility Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) events.
<li><strong>Emergency Preparedness</strong>: Energy storage systems, often paired with solar panels, allow residents in high fire threat areas to maintain power during grid outages. This is crucial for maintaining essential services, charging electric vehicles for potential evacuations, and supporting emergency preparedness plans.</li>
<li><strong>Eligibility and Accessibility</strong>: High fire threat districts are typically identified through maps that categorize areas based on wildfire risk. Residents in these areas, particularly those in Tier 2 or 3 zones, are more likely to receive SGIP funding, making energy storage more accessible and affordable for them.</li>
<li><strong>Community Resilience</strong>: By supporting "critical facilities" that serve community needs during emergencies, SGIP helps enhance community resilience in the face of wildfires and PSPS events. This includes facilities that are essential for public health and safety.</li>
Overall, the SGIP program plays a vital role in enhancing disaster preparedness and response capabilities for communities at high risk of wildfires in California.
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