Go Green with PSE's Solar Choice

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.

Solar Choice is no longer accepting new customers.
Existing customers will continue to receive all the benefits of the program and can manage their participation.

Solar Choice matches all or a portion of your electricity use with clean energy from independent solar facilities. Customers enrolled in the program purchase solar energy from independent resources and enjoy the benefits of solar with no equipment or installation required.

Participation helps fund grants for solar projects at local community organizations.

Current Solar Choice customers: You can make changes to your account or cancel your participation.

Still interested in Solar?

PSE has a range of solar options designed to help you meet your unique clean energy goals.

No contracts or installation. Green Power and Community Solar are solar programs with no need to install or maintain equipment for renters and homeowners.
Install your own solar. Generate your own renewable energy, lower your electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

PSE Solar Choice is Green-e® Energy certified, and meets the environmental and consumer-protection standards set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. Learn more at Green-e.org.