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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.

Grid Modernization

Transforming our grid for a better energy future

What is Grid Modernization?

For PSE, it means taking a holistic approach to updating and improving our infrastructure to create a grid that's reliable, resilient, smart and flexible. Above all, it also needs to be safe and designed to meet our customers' unique energy needs and expectations.

The process for creating a modernized grid means investing in new equipment, installing new software and communication platforms, testing and deploying new technology, and empowering customers with tools to make their own energy choices. Some of our grid modernization programs, like Distribution Automation and Demand Response, utilize smart technology, while others provide structural improvements and support the overall health of our delivery system.

Grid modernization timeline

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Battery storage

Battery Storage

Batteries offer exciting solutions for a variety of energy challenges. See how we’re testing and installing them.

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Conservation Voltage Reduction

Conservation Voltage Reduction

CVR optimizes voltage so we can operate more efficiently and better respond to periods of high demand.

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Demand Response

Demand Response

DR gives PSE and customers flexible ways to decrease demand on the grid during times of peak use.

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Self Healing

Distribution Automation

DA helps us detect and address outages more quickly, decreasing the overall time customers are without power.

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Hosting Capacity Heat Map

Hosting Capacity Analysis

The HCA tool helps PSE and customers decide where to place energy resources on the distribution system.

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Other initiatives

More Grid Modernization Initiatives

From Smart Street Lighting and Electric Vehicles to our exciting Living Lab projects.

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