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2009 News Releases

Puget Sound Energy Foundation to award $119,000 in charitable grants to 42 local organizations as part of first funding round in 2009 (06/11/2009)

PSE distributes 10 million CFL bulbs to electric customers (06/08/2009)

PSE to make major enhancements at Snoqualmie Falls Hydro Project (06/04/2009)

PSE offers payment plans, assistance and energy efficiency incentives to help customers manage energy costs (06/03/2009)

Puget Sound Energy’s updated long-range energy strategy stays focused on energy efficiency, wind power, and natural gas (06/01/2009)

Wild Horse visitors fight Kittitas Valley hunger (05/28/2009)

PSE to join national coalition for energy-efficient water heaters (05/27/2009)

Puget Sound Energy urges everyone to contact 811 to “Call Before You Dig” to schedule a free utility locator and marking service (05/22/2009)

Energy Opportunities in a Changing Economy Powerful Business Conference to provide practical energy solutions for local business interests (05/21/2009)

PSE completes new $13 million high-voltage transmission line, improving electric reliability and capacity in South King County (05/14/2009)

Puget Sound Energy salmon-protection efforts receive national recognition for second time this year (05/12/2009)

PSE requests immediate 12.5 percent decrease in natural gas rates and 11-month review process for modest electric and natural gas general rate case increase for spring 2010 (05/08/2009)

PSE prepared for six week closure of Hood Canal Bridge (05/01/2009)

PSE helps Whidbey Island customers go green (05/01/2009)

PSE urges customers to be safe with Mylar balloons and kites (05/01/2009)

PSE to give away free HomePrint energy evaluations this weekend at McLendon’s pancake breakfasts (04/30/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to remove hazardous trees in Olympia (04/28/2009)

PSE to build new electric substation in Maple Valley (04/22/2009)

PSE to help customers put green back into their wallets on Earth Day and every day (04/21/2009)

PSE grants bring solar power to four local schools (04/20/2009)

PSE encourages residential customers to take advantage of up to $8,000 in combined utility rebates and federal tax credits to make energy efficient home improvements (04/14/2009)

PSE Green Power Program in Top 10 in national rankings (04/13/2009)

Washington DNR recognizes Puget Sound Energy for quality in tree-trimming practices (04/10/2009)

King County, PSE, and Bio Energy-Washington teaming up to generate green energy from landfill gas (04/06/2009)

PSE recognizes local contractors with Energy Efficiency Action awards for outstanding work with homeowners (04/02/2009)

Puget Sound Energy investing $50 million on new hatchery, fish trap to further aid Baker River salmon (04/01/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to donate and help plant trees in Poulsbo as part of city’s Arbor Day celebration (03/31/2009)

Puget Sound Energy customers holding neighborhood party to celebrate Covington-Berrydale 230 kV construction project (03/30/2009)

PSE customers in need to receive $50,000 boost to help pay energy bills through utility investor donation to The Salvation Army Warm Home Fund (03/30/2009)

Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility visitors help fight hunger in the Kittitas Valley (03/30/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to donate $50,000 to The Salvation Army Warm Home Fund (03/27/2009)

PSE grant to bring solar power online at Thomas Jefferson High School (03/27/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to train local emergency responders (03/25/2009)

Valley Cities honors PSE employee with community service award (03/25/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to train local emergency responders (03/23/2009)

Energy conservation grants from Puget Sound Energy fuel energy efficient new multifamily construction in Western Washington (03/18/2009)

$13 million in bill-payment assistance still available to PSE customers (03/13/2009)

PSE backs youth fundraising efforts with CFL bulbs (03/12/2009)

Puget Sound PSE leases office space in Pomeroy (03/11/2009)

Puget Sound Energy sets March electric and natural gas peak records, withdraws natural gas supplies from storage to meet customer needs, making room for less expensive supplies next winter (03/11/2009)

PSE Energy Advisors to advise customers how to save energy and money at KXLE Home, Business and Garden Show in Ellensburg this weekend (03/06/2009)

PSE will be a participating sponsor at this weekend’s Bainbridge Island “Going Green” Home and Garden Show (03/06/2009)

PSE Energy Advisors to help customers save energy at Whatcom County Home Show in Lyden this Friday-Sunday, March 6-8 (03/06/2009)

PSE completes new $3.5 million Olympia substation (03/05/2009)

Five Washington businesses to be honored by the EPA for their energy conservation efforts (03/05/2009)

Puget Energy files Form 10-K for 2008 (03/03/2009)

PSE offers $1,200 instant rebates to the first 400 residential customers who install ductless heat pumps (02/19/2009)

PSE completes $18 million Bellevue natural gas line project (02/17/2009)

PSE engineer wins international award (02/16/2009)

275 Lake Hills homeowners receive free CFL bulbs from PSE and learn about energy conservation and safety (02/13/2009)

Customers will save $30 million in energy costs annually after receiving rebates and grants in 2008 from PSE’s record-setting energy efficiency programs (02/12/2009)

PSE goes to Capitol Hill to push for full funding of low income heating assistance (02/11/2009)

Puget Holdings completes acquisition of Puget Energy and Puget Sound Energy (02/06/2009)

New PSE substation and upgraded electric system increase capacity and improve reliability in Bellingham area (02/05/2009)

Cost-saving upgrades that improve home values on the rise in Western Washington (02/03/2009)

PSE buys two natural gas-fired electric generators for $22.6 million at utility’s Whitehorn facility in Whatcom County (02/02/2009)

PSE and RES Americas move forward with Southeast Washington wind energy development (01/27/2009)

Construction on energy-efficient addition to Puget Sound Energy’s new Factoria Service Center progresses (01/26/2009)

Bellevue’s Lake Hills residents learn from each other about energy efficiency and safety (01/26/2009)

Puget Sound Energy successfully completes $250 million debt financing (01/23/2009)

Puget Energy declares special pro-rata dividend in preparation for completing merger with Puget Holdings LLC by Feb. 6 (01/22/2009)

Puget Sound Energy merger parties expect to close by Feb. 6 (01/16/2009)

PSE biologist earns ‘Top Newsmaker’ honor from leading industry journal (01/15/2009)

PSE reminds customers low-income and other assistance is available for heating bills (01/14/2009)

LOTT Conservation Project Receives Largest Grant Ever Issued by PSE (01/12/2009)

PSE employees donate to Ferndale Food Bank (01/12/2009)

Puget Sound Energy encourages customers to follow flood safety tips (01/07/2009)

PSE offers renewable energy grants to local schools (01/07/2009)

Dividends declared on Puget Energy common, Puget Sound Energy preferred stock (01/06/2009)