Extreme weather in the US is feeding a perennial wildfire issue that will likely continue to worsen in coming years. For California’s utility industry, wildfires represent the most significant long-term financial challenge. Responsibility for third-party damage amounts is threatening utility companies’ balance sheets regardless of negligence. This problem is complicated by the inability to seek reimbursement or offset those costs via rate recovery and the absence of enough insurance capacity to cover that risk. Here is what you need to know.
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