SCE Ramps Up Wildfire Compensation Outreach as Deadline Nears…

Event summary

SCE adds virtual and in-person sessions to assist Eaton Fire victims with compensation claims before Nov. 30 deadline.
Nearly 4,900 claims submitted, with $970M in offers extended and $525M paid out as of Sept. 24, 2026.
40% of claims submitted by attorneys or authorized representatives.
Average offer delivery time: 36 days after receiving a complete claim.

The big picture

SCE's intensified outreach reflects both a strategic effort to maximize participation in its compensation program and the broader utility industry challenge of managing wildfire-related liabilities. With $525M already paid out and $970M in offers extended, the program's scale underscores the financial stakes of wildfire recovery for both the company and affected communities. The pace of claims processing and acceptance rates will be key indicators of the program's effectiveness.

What we're watching

Claim Submission Pace: Whether the additional outreach efforts will accelerate claim submissions in the final two months.
Offer Acceptance Rates: How many claimants will accept Fast Pay offers versus requesting Detailed Reviews.
Regulatory Scrutiny: Potential oversight of the compensation program's fairness and transparency as payouts near $1B.