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The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for locations in our service area from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, with southeast to southwest winds forecasted including gusts up to 50 mph.

We have been watching the forecast closely and preparing for stormy weather. Our Emergency Coordination Center and local storm bases are staffed and ready to open and crews will deploy with assignments as it’s safe to do so.

We know how disruptive power outages can be. We appreciate your patience and will be working to restore power as quickly as we safely can. 

As we prepare for storm conditions, we encourage our customers to do the same: 

  • Make sure to have emergency supplies on hand at home and in your vehicle, such as extra batteries, flashlights, food and blankets 
  • Have a battery-powered radio ready to go 
  • Charge cell phones and mobile devices in case the power goes out 
 

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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: pse.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: pse.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.

Our history

PSE has a rich history of energy leadership, ground-breaking innovation and dedicated service to our customers and local communities.
Here’s an at-a-glance timeline, with notable energy milestones.

  • Gas lamp photo
    1873 New Year's Eve

    Seattle Gas Light Company, the earliest PSE predecessor established this same year, introduces the Washington Territory to manufactured gas lighting.

  • light bulb icon
    1879

    Thomas Edison invents the first long-lasting incandescent light bulb.

  • solar icon
    1883

    Charles Fritts builds the first genuine solar cell.

  • electric icon
    1884

    The electric alternator is invented, an electric generator producing alternating current (AC) better for sending electricity over long distances.

  • Historical central power plant
    1886

    Thanks to Seattle Electric Light Company, a PSE predecessor, the Puget Sound region receives electric service from a central power plant.

  • First large hydroelectric plant at Snoqualmie Falls
    1898

    PSE predecessor Puget Sound Power and Light builds the region's first large hydroelectric plant at Snoqualmie Falls.

  • Columbia River's first massive hydropower plant, the Rock Island Dam
    1932

    PSE predecessors build the Columbia River's first massive hydropower plant, the Rock Island Dam, now owned and operated by Chelan County Public Utility District.

  • Historical photo of Hollywood film
    Mid 1930s

    PSE predecessor Puget Sound Power and Light goes to Hollywood, filming energy's role in society in "Looking Forward" — a quaint and pure public relations effort of the day.

  • hydroelectric icon
    1937

    The Bonneville Dam begins delivering electric power from the Columbia River.

  • Natural Gas picture
    1956

    The Puget Sound region receives its first natural gas service from the Washington Natural Gas Company, a PSE predecessor.

  • solar icon
    1994

    The first solar dish generator is tied to a utility grid.

  • Puget Sound Power Light logo
    1997

    PSE adopts its name and current structure upon the merger of Puget Sound Power and Light Company and Washington Energy Company.

  • Two wind facilities complete (Wild Horse and Hopkins Ridge)
    2005

    With two wind facilities complete (Wild Horse and Hopkins Ridge), PSE is the single largest producer of renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest.

  • wind turbine icon
    2012

    PSE completes its third and largest wind project, the 343-megawatt Lower Snake River Wind Facility.

  • solar icon
    2024

    PSE breaks ground on the Beaver Creek wind farm in Stillwater County, Montana, and announces its first utility-scale solar facility in Washington state. Since the passage of Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act in 2019, PSE has acquired more than 3,800 MW of clean energy, enough to power about 530,000 homes annually.

  • renewable icon
    Today

    PSE is undergoing the most significant transformation in our history as we strive to meet Washington state’s clean energy laws—some of the most ambitious in the nation—and deliver on our customers’ expectations for energy that is cleaner as well as safe and reliable.