From the Overstory blog
Overstory and Fulcrum partner to close the loop between risk planning and field work
The new integration gives utilities a live view of risk, a clear path to act on it, and a defensible record of the work’s impact
Federal wildfire policy and the Fix Our Forests Act: what would change for utility rights-of-way
The week came with the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) still awaiting a Senate floor vote after passing the House in January 2025. For utilities with power lines crossing federal land, the bill would shorten the path to fuels work and hazard-tree removal that is already budgeted and, in many cases, already committed to state regulators.
Wildfire risk in the utility corridor
If you work in utility wildfire risk, consequence modeling is probably central to how you guide investment decisions, prioritize mitigation, and meet regulatory requirements. But wildfire programs focused on landscape-level spread alone are missing a key question: where ignitions themselves are most likely and most mitigable.
Overstory Unveils First AI Models to Predict Power Outages and Wildfires with Tree-level Precision
Overstory, the leading grid resilience platform trusted by 6 of the 10 largest utilities in North America, today announced the industry's first AI models that predict where outages and utility-caused wildfires are most likely to start. The new Ignition and Outage Models mark a shift from paper maps and subjective data to predictive scenario planning, giving operators a prioritized view of the exact work that will prevent the most harm per dollar spent.
A Year of Action: A Letter from our CEO
As we look forward to 2026, there’s a bright spot: utilities investing heavily in technology that keeps communities safe.
Overstory Closes $43m Series B To Scale AI-Driven Wildfire Prevention And Grid Resilience
Overstory, the leader in vegetation intelligence for the utility industry, today announced $43M in Series B funding. The round was led by Blume Equity, with participation from Energy Impact Partners LP (“EIP”) and existing investors including B Capital, Semapa Next, Pale Blue Dot, CapitalT, Convective Capital, Bentley Systems, MCJ and Moxxie Ventures.
Overstory Testifies at FERC’s Wildfire Conference
For regulators and utilities alike, the question is no longer whether to invest in wildfire mitigation, but how to do so in a manner that effectively reduces risk with minimal ratepayer impacts.
What New Zealand’s New Vegetation Management Regulation Means for Utilities
This year, electric utilities in New Zealand are preparing for regulatory updates that will expand their ability to manage trees planted by customers or growing outside their direct rights of way. The changes are a win for risk-based vegetation management, but they raise new questions about how to manage expanded zones effectively and safeguard infrastructure reliability.