We the undersigned residents call for PSE to conduct feasibility studies into undergrounding electric distribution lines on our Island. We call on administrators/representatives to support Island requests. 

Undergrounding /on-grounding (GLDS) is an important opportunity to overcome key issues facing our community: 

• NO PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoffs -'blackouts') affecting business, water supply and medical equipment - such announced by PSE for this summer  
• 99% wildfire ignition risk reduction  
• NO trees/vegetation trimmed or cut, streetscapes and property values/building rights are left intact  
• NO PSE easement acquisition or eminent domain proceedings -lines left on the Right of Way (ROW) 
• NO Asplundh crews and tree specialists being paid for extensive regular & costly ongoing maintenance  
• Retaining our significant established trees as an important 'decarbonization' strategy  
• Earthquake preparedness  
• Climate change mitigation (e.g. undergrounding is supported by Dept. of Energy). DOE $34m in UG grants  

PG&E California reduced wildfire risk by undergrounding at “the lowest long term cost to customers".        

“99% reduction in ignition risk at locations with lines undergrounded. This makes it one of the most effective ways to reduce wildfire risk at the lowest long-term cost to customers.” PGE UG Factsheet​   PGE: Neither Overhead nor Underground