CONSULTANT SERVICES- UTILITY WILDFIRE LIABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY EXPERT STUDY

The State of Oregon is seeking a qualified expert consultant to develop and deliver an expert study on public policy options to address utility wildfire liability that encourages utility accountability while balancing impacts to utility customer rates and service, property insurance costs, wildfire victim recovery, and the need for low-cost capital to support the state's planned economic development and clean energy goals. The consultant will be responsible for providing a comprehensive study that meets the state's requirements. The study should include an analysis of the current state of utility wildfire liability, an examination of existing policies and regulations, and recommendations for new policies and regulations that balance the needs of all stakeholders. Some key points to consider include: • The consultant should have experience in utility regulation and policy development. • The study should include an analysis of the impact of utility wildfire liability on utility customer rates and service. • The study should examine the current state of property insurance costs and their relationship to utility wildfire liability. • The study should provide recommendations for new policies and regulations that balance the needs of all stakeholders.