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Rewiring California: Outages & Innovation (Preview)

Preview: Season 6 Episode 1 | 30s

Upgrading outdated energy infrastructure in California to prevent power outages and wildfires.

Across California, communities and companies are tackling power outages and wildfires by upgrading outdated infrastructure—from burying power lines in La Jolla to building solar microgrids on tribal lands. Learn how local efforts are shaping a safer, more resilient energy future.

06/25/2025 | Rating NR

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Is SoCal's Power Grid Vulnerable to Climate Change?

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Clip: S6 Ep1 | 3m 8s | Southern California's 140-year old power grid is efficient, but can it withstand a changing climate. (3m 8s)

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