Small Business programs

November Wind Storm

Damage assessment and restoration efforts continue

Crews and hundreds of support staff continue their around-the-clock work to restore power to those who remain out as a result of yesterday’s damaging windstorm.

As of 6 p.m., we have 354,733 customers out of power. Power has been restored to more than 170,000 customers since the start of the storm. However, due to extensive wind and equipment damage, power for some customers may be out for an extended period. We are updating our outage map with the best information available and will continue to provide updates as restoration progresses. Our focus for tonight continues to be on transmission lines to critical infrastructure and public safety.

Crews continue to survey damage on the ground and helicopter patrols will resume tomorrow morning. Our first step in restoring power is damage assessment: getting a look at what’s been done to the system and determining the extent of repairs that are needed. We will provide restoration updates as information becomes available.

Crews from other utilities from Washington State, British Columbia, Idaho and Oregon have all shown up to assist in the repair of our electric system. Support from these outside agencies ensures that PSE restores power to our communities as soon as possible.

Small business programs

Energy efficiency is good business

Small business can be a tough business, and our small business customers are often on deck for every task under the sun. It can perhaps leave you feeling too busy to look into ways to reduce your energy use and lower your energy bill. But it’s a worthwhile place to put your effort, and PSE is here to help you figure it out.

If any of the benefits below sound good, it’s time to get started with PSE’s programs designed for small and medium business customers.

How energy efficiency benefits your bottom line

Lower energy bills	Increase productivity and comfort with improved lighting, visibility and air temperature
Reduce equipment maintenance costs	Reduce energy use and carbon footprint

Free energy assessments

Our teams travel to small businesses across the PSE service area to conduct free energy assessments, install LED lighting and suggest other energy-saving opportunities.

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Commercial heating and cooling

Improving your heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system’s efficiency can considerably lower your business’ energy bills.

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Building envelope

Upgrading the windows in your commercial building’s envelope can greatly improve energy efficiency.

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Commercial LED lighting

Lighting is a great place to start when looking to trim your business’ energy use, and we offer several options.

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Foodservice and commercial kitchen appliances

Cooking and sanitation account for more than half of all energy use in foodservice businesses, so keeping it efficient can slash energy bills.

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Hotel and motel operations

We offer several programs designed to make your hospitality business more energy-efficient.

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Custom retrofit grants

You may qualify for a custom retrofit grant if you’re looking into an energy-saving improvement that doesn’t fit into our programs above.

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Water heating

Invest in a super-efficient heat pump water heater and use 70% less energy than conventional electric water heaters. Less energy means more savings on your bill.

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Questions? Get in touch with us at commercialrebates@pse.com.