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Puget Sound Energy Makes it Easier for Customers to Find Contractor Recommendations Online
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Dec. 13, 2012) – PSE residential customers in need of a contractor for energy efficiency and home improvement projects can now generate their own contractor referrals online at PSE.com/CAN through the Contractor Alliance Network.
Puget Sound Energy Sends 24 Natural Gas Service Employees to New York to Help Restore Heat to Victims of Superstorm Sandy
BELLEVUE, WA. (Dec. 4, 2012) - Two dozen Puget Sound Energy natural gas employees today headed to New York to help restore heat for customers on Long Island, where overnight temperatures this week are expected to dip into the 20s.
Puget Sound Energy Buys Gas-Fired Power Plant near Ferndale
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Nov. 15, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy today announced the purchase of a 270-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired power plant in northwest Washington, near Ferndale, to help the utility meet its customers’ long-term electricity needs.
Puget Sound Energy Named one of Washington’s Greenest Companies
Bellevue, Wash. (Nov. 2, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy was recognized in the November issue of Seattle Business Magazine as a Washington 50 Green award recipient.
Puget Sound Energy Offers Customers Instant Discounts on LED Light Bulbs in Time for Shorter Daylight Hours
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Nov. 2, 2012) – With the shortest day of the year fast approaching Puget Sound Energy is offering residential electric customers instant discounts on a variety of light emitting diode (LED) bulbs.
PSE crews ready for first storm of the season
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Oct. 12, 2012) – With fall’s first weather system predicted to hit Western Washington this weekend, PSE crews and emergency responders are ready if forecasted high winds and heavy rain batter the region.
Puget Sound Energy’s Rock the Bulb Comes to Bellevue Oct. 27-28 Offering Customers Free LED Bulbs
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Oct. 10, 2012) – PSE’s Rock the BulbTM: The Re-Energize Tour 2012 is coming to Bellevue to give even more of the energy company’s residential electric customers the chance to save energy and hundreds of dollars on their electric bill.
Puget Sound Energy Reveals Judges for “Re-Energized By Design” Room Makeover Competition
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Oct. 4, 2012) – Local society and events photographer Duell Fisher, 425 and South Sound Magazine editor Lisa Patterson and radio personality Marty Riemer will be joining PSE’s Re-Energized by Design campaign as judges.
Puget Sound Energy to Help Local Businesses Save Energy and Money in Tumwater Oct. 16-18
Media Advisory (Oct. 3, 2012) - PSE representatives are coming to Tumwater, Wash. Oct. 16 to 18, bringing small business owners, small offices, sole proprietorships, retail stores and other non-residential customers tips for saving energy and money.
PSE receives OK to increase energy assistance for low-income households
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Sept. 28, 2012) — The WUTC approved PSE’s request for a modest adjustment in electric and natural gas rates to boost by $4.7 million the utility’s bill-payment assistance fund for low-income customers.
Fundamental flaws found in Thurston PUD’s Electric Utility Business Assessment
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Sept. 27, 2012) — An industry expert’s review of the Thurston Public Utility District’s (PUD) finds substantial financial and technical risks that could lead to higher power bills and undependable service.
David Mills named Vice President of Energy Supply Operations
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Sept. 27, 2012) — Puget Sound Energy has promoted David Mills to the new position of Vice President of Energy Supply Operations, effective Oct. 1.
PSE Seeks to Lower Natural Gas Rates by 7.7 Percent
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Sept. 26, 2012) — Puget Sound Energy today filed a request with Washington state regulators to decrease natural gas rates for the upcoming winter season by an overall 7.7 percent, effective Nov. 1, 2012.
Residents of Manufactured-Homes in Lewis County can Receive $500 Worth of Free Duct Sealing and More from Puget Sound Energy
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2012) – PSE is offering residents of manufactured homes in Lewis County and surrounding areas the chance to seal up leaky ductwork and receive other energy efficiency upgrades for free.
Two Thurston County Residents win Free Energy-Efficient Garage Refrigerators from Puget Sound Energy Contest
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2012) – PSE congratulates electric customers William and Kathy Brown of Yelm, Wash. and Larry Smith of Lacey, Wash. for each winning a new ENERGY STAR®-qualified Gladiator Chillerator® garage refrigerator donated by Whirlpool.
Puget Sound Energy’s Rock the Bulb Returns to Thurston County Oct. 6-7 Offering Customers Free LED Bulbs
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Sept 20, 2012) – PSE’s Rock the Bulb: The Re-Energize Tour 2012 is returning to Thurston County to give customers the chance to save energy and hundreds of dollars on their electric bill with free light emitting diode (LED) bulbs.
Local Grade-School Pupils to Tour PSE’s Goldendale Power Plant
Media Advisory (Sept. 19, 2012) - Up to 200 fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders from Klickitat County schools will learn first-hand about electrical energy during a tour of PSE’s Goldendale Generating Station on Friday, Nov. 2.
A Bad Smell – For a Darn Good Reason!
BELLEVUE, Wash., (Sept 14, 2012) -- The Puget Sound Energy bills now reaching more than 1.5 million homes and businesses through October include a scratch and sniff pamphlet to remind customers of the odorant used to help identify natural gas leaks.
Residents of Manufactured-Homes in Point Roberts can receive $500 Worth of Free Duct Sealing and More from Puget Sound Energy
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (Sept. 5, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy is offering residents of manufactured homes in Point Roberts, Wash. the chance to seal up leaky ductwork and receive other energy efficiency upgrades for free.
Puget Sound Energy’s Rock the Bulb™: The Re-Energize Tour 2012 Coming to Kittitas County Sept. 29-30
ELLENSBURG, Wash. (Sept 5, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy residential electric customers in Kittitas County can save energy and money by participating in Rock the Bulb: The Re-Energize Tour 2012 in Cle Elum, Wash.
Puget Sound Energy Invites Customers to get “Re-Energized by Design”
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Sept. 5, 2012) - Today Puget Sound Energy begins recruiting for Re-Energized by Design, a new campaign in which six residential PSE customers will compete in a series of room-by-room energy-efficient makeover challenges.
Expert Study Says Takeover of PSE’s Electric Service by Thurston PUD Would Cost More than One-Half Billion Dollars
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Aug. 30, 2012) – A new study by a nationally recognized energy-research firm says the cost to Thurston County residents to takeover PSE's local electric facilities and real estate would exceed $650 million.
Taylor Bridge Fire Response: Puget Sound Energy Safety Information
(Aug. 15, 2012) - The safety of our customers and community is the top priority of the local Puget Sound Energy staff and crews as they join the many state, county and municipal personnel working to contain and control the Taylor Bridge Fire.
Puget Sound Energy’s Rock the Bulb: The Re-Energize Tour 2012 Coming to Thurston County Aug. 18-19
OLYMPIA, Wash. (July 30, 2012) – PSE residential electric customers in Thurston County can save energy and money by participating in Rock the Bulb: The Re-Energize Tour 2012 at the Yelm Goodwill in the Sunbird Shopping Center
Transalta and Puget Sound Energy Sign Power Purchase Agreement
(July 25, 2012) TransAlta and Puget Sound Energy jointly announced today they have entered into a power purchase agreement for coal transition power from the Centralia generating station.
July 28 Tour of Baker River Hydropower Project Offered by PSE
BURLINGTON, Wash. (July 9, 2012) – Reservations are being accepted for free public tours on Saturday, July 28 of Puget Sound Energy’s Baker River Hydroelectric Project in the picturesque North Cascades near Concrete.
Puget Sound Energy’s Rock the Bulb™: The Re-Energize Tour 2012 is Coming to North Whatcom County
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (July 3, 2012) – PSE residential electric customers in North Whatcom County can save energy and money by participating in Rock the Bulb: The Re-Energize Tour 2012 at the Lynden Ace Hardware in the Fairway Shopping Center, July 20-21
Affordable Cutting Edge LED Light Bulbs Brighten Puget Sound Marketplace
BELLEVUE, Wash. (June 15, 2012) - Puget Sound Energy announced today the wide availability of light emitting diode (LED) bulbs and fixtures for the utility’s residential electric customers at participating retail stores.
Ardmore Substation: Improved Service for Redmond-Bellevue Customers with Help from the Community
BELLEVUE, Wash. (June 11, 2012) – To meet the rising energy needs of the 22,000 PSE customers in Redmond and North Bellevue, PSE recently completed the new Ardmore substation at 15335 NE 24th St in Redmond.
Puget Sound Energy’s Rock the Bulb™: The Re-Energize Tour 2012 is Coming to Snoqualmie Valley
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. (June 11, 2012) – PSE residential electric customers in the Snoqualmie Valley and surrounding area can save energy and money by participating in Rock the Bulb™: The Re-Energize Tour 2012 at the North Bend Ace Hardware
Residents of Manufactured-Homes in Bremerton can receive $500 worth of Free Duct Sealing and More from Puget Sound Energy
BREMERTON, Wash. (June 4, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy is offering residents of manufactured homes in Bremerton, Wash. and surrounding areas the chance to seal up leaky ductwork and receive other energy efficiency upgrades for free.
June 11-12 Power Outage Planned in Anacortes’s Skyline Area
BURLINGTON, Wash. (June 1, 2012) – About 580 PSE customers in the Skyline neighborhood of Anacortes will be without electric service during the day on Monday and Tuesday, June 11-12, while utility crews install new underground electric cable.
Puget Sound Energy Offers Customers Incentives to Switch to Natural Gas Water Heating
BELLEVUE, Wash. (May 25, 2012) – PSE's comprehensive fuel conversion program makes it easier for customers to switch from electric to natural gas water heating. Seattle-Based Fast Water Heater Company Provides Conversions for PSE Customers.
Anacortes Resident Heading To Germany on Rotary Exchange Program
ANACORTES, Wash. (May 14, 2012) – Anacortes resident Cory Ertel embarks Thursday (May 17) on an exchange trip to Germany as part of a Rotary-sponsored program designed to expose young professionals to the economies and cultures of other nations.
Puget Sound Energy’s Vashon Island Office Adds Energy Advisor to Help Customers Use less Energy and Save Money
VASHON ISLAND, Wash. (April 20, 2012) – Beginning May 5, PSE will host PSE Energy Advisor, Wayne Ballew at the Vashon Island Customer Service Office, 18125 Vashon Highway SW, once a month to help customers learn how to use energy more efficiently.
West Coast Energy Management Congress Celebrates its 30th Anniversary Focusing on New Developments Shaping the Energy Field
BELLEVUE, Wash. (April 17, 2012) - The Association of Energy Engineers is pleased to announce the 30th annual West Coast Energy Management Congress and Expo, EMC 2012, will be held at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from May 23-24.
Residents of Manufactured-Homes in Bonney Lake and Sumner can receive $500 worth of Free Duct Sealing and More from Puget Sound Energy
TACOMA, Wash. (April 4, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy is offering residents of manufactured homes in Bonney Lake, Wash., Sumner Wash., and surrounding areas the chance to seal up leaky ductwork and receive other energy efficiency upgrades for free.
Three Local Contractors Earn Energy Efficiency Action Awards for Outstanding Work with Puget Sound Energy Customers
BELLEVUE, Wash. (April 3, 2012) – Three local contractors are recognized by Puget Sound Energy for helping PSE residential customers take advantage of PSE incentives to make their homes more energy-efficient.
PSE’s Lake Shannon Boat Ramp to Be Open for 2012 Fishing Season
CONCRETE, Wash. (April 2, 2012) – Ongoing construction of a major fish-passage facility next to PSE’s public boat ramp at Lake Shannon won’t prevent anglers from launching their boats in the reservoir during the 2012 sport-fishing season.
Puget Sound Energy Urges Everyone to Call 811 before Digging
BELLEVUE, Wash. (April 2, 2012) – With Gov. Gregoire’s declaration that April is Safe Digging Month, Puget Sound Energy urges everyone to call 811 to schedule a free utility locator service before beginning any work that involves digging.
Puget Sound Energy Announces Five Spring Cleaning Tips to Help Customers save Money, Protect the Environment and Stay Safe
BELLEVUE, Wash. (March 28, 2012) - Now that spring has arrived, Puget Sound Energy wants to help customers save money on their electric bill, increase their recycling options and stay safe with a list of simple spring cleaning tips.
Viewpoint Platform Being Reconstructed at Snoqualmie Falls Park
BELLEVUE, Wash. (March 28, 2012) – One of the three scenic viewpoints at Puget Sound Energy’s upper Snoqualmie Falls Park is about to receive a new deck surface, prompting an eight-week closure of the viewing area starting Monday, April 2.
Puget Sound Energy Provides Contractor Recommendations for Customers Interested in Installing Home Solar-Power Systems
BELLEVUE, Wash. (March 22, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy is now providing contractor referrals to residential electric customers interested in having a solar-electric photovoltaic (PV) system installed on their home.
Bellingham Couple Wins $10,000 Home Energy Solar System in Green Power Program Solar Power Sweepstakes
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (March 21, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy recently announced that Lon and Susan Swan of Bellingham, Wash. won the utility’s Green Power Program Solar Power Sweepstakes and a free residential solar-power system worth $10,000.
Puget Sound Energy Wind Farm’s Visitor Center Opens April 1
ELLENSBURG, Wash. (March 19, 2012) –The Renewable Energy Center at Puget Sound Energy’s Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility, about a two-hour drive east of Seattle, opens April 1 for the 2012 tourist season.
Salvation Army Warm Home Fund to Get March 15 Boost From Seattle Country Day 2nd Graders
BELLEVUE, Wash. (March 14, 2012) Media Advisory: Seattle Country Day School second graders, who spearheaded a fundraiser for The Salvation Army Warm Home Fund, will present their donations to Major Doug Tollerud of The Salvation Army NW Division.
Residents of Manufactured-Homes in Auburn Can Receive $500 worth of Free Duct Sealing and More From Puget Sound Energy
TACOMA, Wash. (March 8, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy is offering residents of manufactured homes in Auburn, Wash. and surrounding areas the chance to seal up leaky ductwork and receive other energy efficiency upgrades for free.
Washington’s Largest Wind-Power Site Begins Generating Electricity
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Feb. 29, 2012) – Washington’s newest and largest wind farm – the Lower Snake River Wind Facility-Phase I – today began commercial operations, providing PSE’s 1.1 million electric customers with more renewable, emissions-free power.
Phil Bussey to Fill New PSE Executive Position Focused on Customers
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Feb. 24, 2012) – PSE has created the new position of Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer that will focus on the services PSE offers to its more than 1.5 million electric and natural gas customers in Western Washington.
Olympia and Lacey Meet ‘Flip the Switch to Green Power’ Challenge
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Feb. 15, 2012) – Residents and businesses of Olympia and Lacey met the “Flip the Switch to Green Power” challenge to increase enrollment in Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power Program by 505 residential and business participants in 2011.
Residents of Manufactured-Homes in Puyallup Can Receive $500 worth of Free Duct Sealing and More from Puget Sound Energy
TACOMA, Wash. (Feb. 10, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy is offering residents of manufactured homes in Puyallup, Wash. and surrounding areas the chance to seal up leaky ductwork and receive other energy efficiency upgrades for free.
Residents of Manufactured-Homes in Thurston County Can Receive $500 worth of Free Duct Sealing and More from Puget Sound Energy
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Feb. 10, 2012) – Puget Sound Energy is offering residents of manufactured homes in Thurston County the chance to seal up leaky ductwork and receive other energy efficiency upgrades for free.
PSE Foundation Announces Grant Funding Priorities for Safety, Emergency Preparedness; Launches New Website
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Feb. 6, 2012) – The Puget Sound Energy Foundation, which supports charitable organizations within the 17 counties where PSE has service and operations, announces a new funding direction and the launch of its new website.
PSE Customers without Power for Five or More Days to get $50 Credit From Utility
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Jan. 27, 2012) — Thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers without power for five or more days from last week’s snow, ice and wind storms will receive a $50 credit from the utility on their electric bills.

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