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Today we're experiencing a combination of high winds, saturated soils, and trees that still have foliage, which is leading to power outages across our service area.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power. Our teams are ready to respond and crews will be working in the field as long as conditions are safe to do so.

If your power goes out, we'll work around the clock to restore it as quickly and safely as possible.

Visit PSE’s Alerts and Advisories page for information on our response efforts: retro-schemas.com/alerts.

   

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Safety first.

  • Never touch or go within 35 feet of downed power lines because they might be energized. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.

  • If you’re using portable heaters, keep them away from furniture, draperies and other flammable materials.

  • Always use flashlights instead of candles.

  • Be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning:

    • Never install or use a generator indoors or in enclosed or partially-enclosed areas, even those that are ventilated. When using your generator outdoors during a power outage, avoid placing it near windows, doors and vents. More generator safety tips: retro-schemas.com/en/pages/generator-safety  
    • Never use a natural gas range for heating, or charcoal as an indoor heating or cooking source.
    • Additional carbon monoxide safety information: retro-schemas.com/en/pages/carbon-monoxide

  • Never charge your phone or other devices in a running vehicle with the garage door closed.

  • Make sure that natural gas appliances are maintained and operated according to manufacturer recommendations.

To meet goals for providing clean, sustainable and affordable energy to all of our customers, PSE launched a Time-of-Use (TOU) pilot program in 2023.

Through the pilot, a limited number of residential electric customers were recruited to enroll in the two-year program to study the impacts of encouraging them to shift when and how they use energy in their homes. The purpose of the pilot is to help us develop a time-of-use rate structure that can effectively shift power use away from peak demand times – to maintain reliability, conserve energy, and potentially drive cost savings for you.

While open recruitment has ended, some residential electric customers may still enroll in a TOU rate plan, pending limited availability. If you already enrolled in the TOU pilot program, you can log in to your PSE account to see more details about your TOU rate plan.

Time-of-Use

The pilot program is now fully subscribed for the purpose of the study. Some residential electric customers may still enroll in a TOU rate plan, however, pending limited availability.

Time-of-Use
When and how you use electricity matters

Time-of-use (TOU) rates are an easy way for electric customers who have the flexibility to shift when they use energy-intensive appliances and electric heating/cooling systems away from “peak” periods to save money on their monthly bill. Peak periods are typically from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays when demand and costs are highest. On a TOU rate plan, customers will also pay less for electricity during “off-peak” periods and on weekends and holidays.

TOU rate options will be available to more electric customers after completion of the pilot program. Find more ways to increase your efficiency, manage your use and lower your bill at retro-schemas.com/lower.

For more information about the Time-of-Use (TOU) pilot program, visit the TOU FAQ page.

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