4. Summary of Parties' Positions

All the intervening parties except SCE oppose SDG&E's Power Shut-Off Plan. Most of the comments received from the public also oppose the Plan. Those who oppose the Plan believe it will do little to prevent wildfires while increasing the risk of wildfires from other sources. They also contend that shutting off power will impose burdens on SDG&E's customers that outweigh any likely benefit.

Those who support SDG&E's Power Shut-Off Plan believe that shutting off power when fire risks are high is a reasonable precaution against the possibility of catastrophic wildfires being ignited by power lines.