Rural and tribal lands face significant barriers to grid connectivity. Energization queues can stretch for years and utility processes create delays that leave residents without basic electricity. It can be impossible for under-resourced communities and organizations to navigate the process without dedicated technical assistance.

• Illustrative Examples – 1. At the Los Coyotes Reservation some households have waited more than four years for initial connection to the SDG&E grid, leaving homes without electricity for extended periods and highlighting inequities in utility service delivery. 2. Communities like Allensworth in Tulare County and Cantua Creek in Fresno County frequently lack consistent utility-grade power despite being located within California.