The risk of wildfires, once largely a concern primarily for the Western U.S., is an emerging national issue. The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy, are organizing a cohort to help states address emerging wildfire threats to critical energy infrastructure and navigate the evolving challenges this creates for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions. 

Building on NARUC's Wildfire Workbook and NASEO's Wildfire Forum Webinar Series, the cohort will feature expert presentations and action-oriented discussions among states to put the lessons learned into practice. The cohort includes four 90-minute topic-driven virtual sessions. 

The second Wildfire Resilience Cohort session will be held on June 3, 2026, from 12:30–2:00 p.m. ET. This session will help states map the landscape of agencies engaged in wildfire preparedness and response, including the data and resources they collect that State Energy Offices and PUCs could leverage for energy security planning and mitigation investments. 

To join the second cohort session, please register here. For any questions, contact Sarah Trent at strent@naseo.org.