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November Wind Storm

Overnight, crews made steady progress restoring power to customers impacted by Tuesday’s windstorm, restoring more than half the total customers who’ve been affected since the start of the storm. However, we understand that for those still affected it remains incredibly challenging, especially with the cold conditions. For customers needing support, please check with your local government or call 211 to find warming shelters and other resources. King 5 also has this list of resources. We are working around the clock and will continue to do so until every customer is restored.

Crews have been able to restore power to 57 schools with known power outages over the last two days, with continued efforts to restore remaining schools, medical facilities and hospitals. The high winds and resulting tree damage not only downed the smaller, local power lines, but also damaged the larger transmission lines – the larger lines that bring power into communities. Crews are beginning to bring transmission lines back online; these lines need to be brought back into service before crews can focus on the local distribution system. Please note that as transmission comes online, there will be temporary spikes in data as those systems are energized, you may see numbers go up and down on the outage map as the process occurs.

 

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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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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.

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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.

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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 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.

Interested in learning about other renewable energy options?

Browse more Renewable Energy programs to further reduce your environmental impact.

 

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