Green Grid Inc., a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT)-powered climate solutions, announced a partnership with Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) to deploy its advanced wildfire prevention platform iSIU®, Instant Situational Insights® for Utilities. This artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)-powered monitoring and alerting system will enhance BVES’s wildfire mitigation capabilities and strengthen grid resilience across its high-fire-risk areas. This partnership marks a significant advancement in protecting critical infrastructure and communities from wildfire threats through early threat detection and notification technology.
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California’s Wildfire Challenge
California’s wildfire threat continues to intensify. According to Cal Fire, 2024 saw 7,818 wildfires that burned over 1 million acres - more than triple the land burned in 2023. The destruction also escalated dramatically, with 2,078 structures destroyed or damaged in 2024, compared to just 179 structures in 2023.
As climate conditions worsen - increasing heat, drought, and excess fuel loads, early wildfire detection becomes critical for utility companies. Once ignited, these fires spread rapidly and become difficult to contain, making advanced AI-detection systems and proactive grid maintenance essential tools. Regular vegetation overgrowth and stress monitoring near power lines, combined with smart equipment failure detection technology, creates a comprehensive approach to protecting critical infrastructure and lives.
This approach is crucial for BVES, whose entire service territory falls within the CPUC High Fire Threat Districts (HFTDs) - specifically Tiers 2 and 3, which designate elevated and extreme wildfire risk areas. This high-risk classification underscores BVES’s commitment to implementing comprehensive wildfire mitigation solutions.
Proactive Utility Asset, Vegetation and Wildfire Risk Management
Integrating iSIU into BVES’s infrastructure delivers continuous asset and vegetation condition monitoring. Through real-time monitoring, condition-based maintenance, and proactive alerts, iSIU provides a robust framework to protect critical assets from potential threats such as wildfires, enhance operational efficiency, and improve overall grid reliability. The system has already demonstrated its effectiveness by detecting the Line Fire in Los Angeles County, which burned over 25 acres in September 2024.
GGI’s platform integrates with Bear Valley's existing systems through a network of advanced monitoring sensors, including cameras and weather sensors. iSIU collects grid-wide data, analyzes it using AI-driven algorithms to detect patterns and anomalies, and delivers actionable insights directly to the users' desktops and mobile devices. These insights enable Bear Valley Electric Service to detect critical issues related to structural health, equipment faults, object contacts, and vegetation encroachment.
"We are thrilled to partner with Bear Valley Electric Service and bring real-time ignition monitoring and wildfire mitigation capabilities directly to their grid through our patented AIoT platform, iSIU," said Chinmoy Saha, CEO and Founder of Green Grid Inc. "Following our successful pilot program with Bear Valley, we're expanding this collaboration to create a safer, smarter, and more resilient energy future. This partnership demonstrates Bear Valley's commitment to innovation and better service to their customers and aligns well with our mission to transform grid resilience through AI."
"We are excited to enhance our grid with 24/7 real-time virtual monitoring through iSIU and collaborate with the Green Grid Inc. team," said Paul Marconi, President of Bear Valley Electric Service. "The system has proven its value by alerting our team to the Line Fire threat. This partnership strengthens our commitment to delivering safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services while continuously improving our operational capabilities in the face of climate change."
Pioneering AI-Powered Utility Solutions
This partnership demonstrates the power of advanced AI technology in modernizing utility operations and enhancing wildfire safety. As climate risk continues to intensify, AI-powered solutions like iSIU will play a critical role in protecting energy infrastructure..
About Green Grid Inc.: Green Grid Inc. (GGI) is a leader in Al-powered climate solutions, specializing in advanced AIoT technology for utility safety and grid resilience. The company’s flagship platform iSIU, offers utilities real-time monitoring, data-driven insights and early threat detection for comprehensive asset and vegetation management and wildfire risk mitigation.
About Bear Valley Electric Service: Bear Valley Electric Service (CVE:BVE) is an investor-owned utility (IOU) company providing electric services in the San Bernardino Mountains (Big Bear Lake, CA). BVES has committed to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to its mountain communities, with a strong focus on wildfire prevention, vegetation management, and grid resilience.
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