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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.

The Pacific Northwest is a special place when it comes to nature, and Carbon Balance is an easy way to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions close to home. When you enroll, PSE will purchase verified carbon offsets from local forestry projects on your behalf. You’ll be making a tangible difference for the environment by supporting projects that reduce or capture greenhouse gas emissions.

Match a portion of your natural gas usage with carbon offsets from local forestry projects, starting at just $4.50 per month.

Why choose Carbon Balance?

Easy and affordable. Starting at just $4.50 per month, Carbon Balance is a simple way to reduce your environmental impact. Want to do even more? The average customer can reduce the impact of their home’s natural gas use for as little as $9 per month.
No installation or contracts. Whether you're a renter or homeowner, there is no need to install or maintain any equipment.
Invest in local forestry projects. Participants in Carbon Balance are supporting innovative projects like the Winston Creek Forest Carbon Project in Lewis County.

Looking to go beyond net zero?

Combine with Renewable Natural Gas to make your home even better than carbon neutral.

How much will it cost?

While $9 per month is enough to nearly offset the average residential customer’s natural gas usage, you can always start purchasing verified carbon offsets for just $4.50 per month. With either option, the cost is simply added to your monthly bill, and you can cancel anytime.

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Carbon Balance is an easy way to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Pacific Northwest.

Winston Creek: Lowering greenhouse gas emissions by increasing forest biomass

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Carbon Balance is Green-e® Energy Climate certified, and meets the environmental and consumer-protection standards for greenhouse gas emissions reductions (carbon offsets) set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. Learn more at Green-e.org.

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November Wind Storm