PSE | Up & Go Electric for Public

November Wind Storm

Updates for customers

Crews were out in full force today, focusing on the neighborhood distribution lines that serve smaller pockets of customers. They are reporting additional damage at many locations, which will need to be repaired as well. Much of this work is time-consuming and slow-going, as it requires extensive work yet restores power in much smaller numbers, such as to 5, 10, or 20 customers at a time.

As more and more neighborhoods are energized, some customers may feel like they are being left in the dark. If you’re seeing neighbors with their power on, it’s likely that they’re served by a different circuit that has been restored.

We know many of you are wondering what is happening in your area. As crews get onsite, they will be entering more specific information about restoration times on the outage map. This may take time as we still have nearly 900 locations with damage.

Easy, convenient EV charging for everyone

Starting in 2035, all new passenger cars and trucks sold in Washington state will be electric. But, recent analysis from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found 25% of residents don’t have a place to charge at home.

With Up & Go Electric for Public Pole Charging, PSE is partnering with local communities to ensure all residents have access to easy, convenient electric vehicle charging near where they live, work and play.

Pole Charging Trio

What is pole charging?

Unlike other PSE public charging stations, pole-mounted chargers are attached to curbside streetlights and utility poles. This increases the number of locations where chargers can be installed and saves on installation costs.

The chargers’ cords retract to keep them out of the way of pedestrians, and drivers use an app or debit/credit card to lower the chargers and pay.

These Level 2 chargers can add 10 to 25 miles of range to an electric vehicle’s battery per hour of charging. You can learn about the different types of EV charging here.