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We are aware of an issue with our outage map. It is not reflecting all of the customers whose power has been restored, and is not showing a set of customers who are still without power. Our internal systems for identifying outages and prioritizing restorations are still functioning. The map issue appears to stem from a technology change-over for the mapping system that was implemented this fall.

We know it is frustrating for our customers and we are working hard to reconcile the data showing on the map. We ask that you continue to report outages if needed.

Our crews will continue to work around the clock until the last customer is restored.

November Wind Storm

Customer Updates

Updated estimated restoration time was posted to pse.com Friday November 22, to inform customers who are still waiting for their power to be restored. Due to the substantial amount of damage we are encountering from the hurricane force winds of the storm, which has made our work slower than expected, we had to push back estimated restoration times for customers.

Updated PST restoration times are as follows:

  • Saturday at 12pm
  • Sunday at 6pm
  • Monday at 10am

We understand it can be frustrating waking up to ongoing power outages in the cold. For customers looking for resources, please check for information from 211, your local jurisdictions or media sources.

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PSE signs deal with Klickitat PUD to buy renewable natural gas

BELLEVUE, Wash. (5/12/2020) Contract provides a supply of RNG over the next 20 years

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Puget Sound Energy has signed an agreement with Klickitat Public Utility District to purchase renewable natural gas starting in July of this year and continuing through June of 2040. This agreement assists PSE in its commitment to the environment and reducing its carbon emissions.

Klickitat PUD has been a leader in renewable energy production for more than 20 years. The renewable natural gas will be produced at the H.W. Hill Renewable Natural Gas facility in Roosevelt, Wash. Methane is drawn from the Republic Services landfill and, following processing, the biogas will be received at the Williams Northwest Pipeline interconnection. The volume of energy produced at the facility is the equivalent of 18 million gallons of gasoline annually.

“We have a commitment to the environment and deep decarbonization, so we are excited to have reached a deal that will allow our natural gas customers the option of renewable natural gas,” said PSE Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President, David Mills. “To meet the anticipated energy needs of the region in the coming years, we will continue to look for resources on behalf of our customers.”

Under the first phase of the agreement, PSE will purchase an estimated 550,000 dekatherms per year for the first three years. Under phase two, PSE will purchase an estimated 1.65 million to 1.9 million dekatherms per year which could grow to as much as 2.5 million, for the remainder of the contract.

“After having developed hydroelectric, wind and renewable biogas electricity sources, and after having facilitated over 900 megawatts of wind development in Klickitat County, this contract is a crowning achievement for us,” said Klickitat PUD Board President, Dan Gunkel. “Klickitat PUD has worked hard to utilize the resources located in the county to benefit our customers and improve our local economy. This agreement will bring the long-term, stable value to our customers that we have been working toward.”

In addition to the staff at Klickitat PUD and PSE, substantial assistance in completing the agreement was provided by Ralph Epling of Sustainable Energy Ventures.

This agreement helps PSE to support Washington House Bill 1257 by enabling it to offer a voluntary RNG program to customers. PSE will also be able to propose an RNG supply program for the broader pool of customers. Additionally, the gas may allow PSE to continue running certain natural gas power plants with renewable fuel instead of seeking other options.

This is another step PSE seeks to create a better energy future. For more information, visit pse.com/TOGETHER.

 

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About Klickitat PUD: Klickitat PUD was formed in 1938 to provide electrical services to Klickitat County, Washington. KPUD has grown to serve over 13,000 electric customers. In addition to providing electric services, Klickitat PUD owns and operates eight water systems and five wastewater systems throughout Klickitat County. KPUD also manages the water and wastewater systems in Dallesport, Wash. Klickitat PUD has a long history of owning and supporting renewable generation projects in the Northwest including renewable energy production from landfill gas, wind and hydro power. The renewable natural gas produced at its H.W. Hill Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Roosevelt, Wash., is the latest example of this continued focus on the development of renewable resources. For information, visit klickitatpud.com or follow facebook.com/KlickitatPUD.

 

Media Contact:

Andrew Padula, 1-888-831-7250, psenewsroom@pse.com
Beth Schroder, 1-509-773-7645, bschroder@klickpud.com


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