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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.

 

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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.

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Street and area lighting

Our PSE outdoor lighting team has the knowledge and experience to design systems to fit your needs, whether that means one light or a complete outdoor lighting system for an entire community. We provide quality, reliability and value in outdoor lighting anywhere in our electric service area.


Why use PSE street lighting services?

We're your full-service partner for lighting system design, product selection, installation and maintenance on your design projects. Our turnkey service includes everything from design and installation to operation and maintenance. It's the easiest, most affordable way to keep your outdoor space shining for years to come.

  • Site evaluation and system design services
  • Lighting product selection: A wide selection of light fixtures and poles from top manufacturers
  • Installation: Experienced, professional installation crews
  • Ongoing lighting system maintenance: Maintenance and energy costs included together in one flat monthly rate

 

Available outdoor lighting services

  • Public roadways
  • Residential developments
  • Commercial
  • Area and flood lighting
  • Existing system upgrades
  • Customer owned lighting system takeovers

 

Smart Street Lighting available

Smart Street Lights, one of several PSE Grid Modernization initiatives, give you more choice in how you illuminate your roads and communities. Customers who partner with us on these installations benefit from PSE’s ability to monitor and control each light remotely, in real time, and make adjustments whenever needed to meet their local priorities. Lights can be instantly turned on and off or dimmed for benefits like energy conservation or reducing light pollution at night. Plus, the ability to monitor each light’s performance means broken and failing lights can be quickly identified and repaired. Best of all, because Smart Street Lights can operate more efficiently, they’re good for optimizing your energy use and reducing carbon in our environment.

 

Light the way with Green Power

You can now electrify your streetlights with renewable energy made from wind and solar. PSE Green Power starts at $4 per month, with no equipment to install or maintain. Enrolling lowers your carbon footprint and helps fight climate change.

 

New lighting request? Contact us:

Street Light Information Request Form or  425-456-2496

 

Street light out?

We'll respond within four business days. Complete the street light problem form or contact us 

 

New development? Start the process here:

Project Steps 

 

Questions on rates?

Electric Rate Schedules

 

Adding Green Power

streetlights@pse.com or 425-456-2496

 

Streetlight installation guide for contractors

Installation Guide 

 

Street lighting billing inquiries for existing customers

streetlights@pse.com     or  425-456-2496

 

Streetlight energy efficiency rebate questions?

streetlightingincentives@pse.com

 

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