# DOE and PNNL open second wildfire-risk assistance phase for utilities

> Applications for the WISE program are due November 10, with assistance for selected utilities set to begin in January 2027.

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- Published: 2026-10-15T15:32:10+00:00
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory opened applications for Phase 2 of the WISE wildfire technical-assistance program for electric utilities. The no-cost program provides data-driven tools and analytics to help utilities assess localized wildfire risks and strengthen prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery work.

Applications close November 10, 2026, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Assistance for selected utilities is set to begin in January 2027, according to DOE. The department said Phase 1 engaged eight utilities, including rural cooperatives, public utility districts and municipalities.

## Data

### WISE Phase 2 timeline and scope

Program terms in DOE’s October 14 announcement.

Methodology: The application deadline, planned start and Phase 1 participant count are reproduced as reported; DOE did not state how many utilities Phase 2 will select.

| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Applications close | November 10, 2026, 8 p.m. ET |
| Phase 2 assistance start | January 2027 (planned) |
| Phase 1 cohort | 8 utilities |

Sources: <https://www.energy.gov/oe/articles/doe-office-electricity-and-pnnl-open-applications-phase-2-innovative-wildfire-technical> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/doe-wise-wildfire-utility-assistance-phase-two-2026/data/doe-wise-phase-two-terms?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/doe-wise-wildfire-utility-assistance-phase-two-2026/data/doe-wise-phase-two-terms?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Electricity](<https://www.energy.gov/oe/articles/doe-office-electricity-and-pnnl-open-applications-phase-2-innovative-wildfire-technical>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-14)

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