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March Windstorm Event

We know being without power is difficult, especially with cold temperatures, and we appreciate your patience. Crews are out in full force working around the clock to make repairs to our electric system as weather has improved, and safe access has been established in most areas. We have also brought in additional crews to help us assess damage and restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

Below are updates and current estimated restoration times for hard-hit areas:

  • In Skykomish, crews continue to work on the electric system that feeds the town from the west. East of the town going up to Stevens Pass is still under high avalanche danger according to NWAC. We plan to patrol the area by helicopter as weather permits to help determine an estimated restoration time for the area. Nine crews are actively working on damage previously discovered.
  • In Greenwater, we have identified many areas of damage on the transmission line that serves the area. Crews’ progress has been hampered due to the closure of Hwy 410 and we are working to safely access the known damage for repairs. We do not yet have an estimated restoration time but will have more information once we are able to complete helicopter patrols. We currently have five crews working in Greenwater to repair accessible damage.
  • In King County, we continue to assess the damage from intense snowfall yesterday and expect most customers will have their power restored by March 15th at 8 p.m.
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Earn incentives for secondary windows

Installing secondary windows, or attachments to existing windows, is a great way to increase the energy efficiency of your commercial building’s envelope. It’s a lower-cost upgrade compared to full window replacement, and our Commercial Secondary Windows program incentives further offset costs. Read more about the benefit of secondary windows.

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What you get

Our incentives for commercial secondary windows are predominately driven by energy savings that occur from reduced HVAC loads. Therefore, buildings with electric resistance heating and/or natural gas heating (e.g., boilers, packaged rooftop units, furnaces, etc.) may all be well-suited. Incentives apply to existing buildings only.

Commercial Secondary Windows incentives
Electric$0.45 per annual kWh saved
Natural gas$15 per annual therm saved
SavingsUp to 70% of eligible project costs
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How you qualify

To be eligible for the Commercial Secondary Windows program:

  • Your business site must be within PSE's service area.
  • The project must be reviewed by PSE staff before a grant is guaranteed.
  • Your business must receive service from PSE (gas or electric) for system(s) serving a majority of heating load within the building(s).
  • Your secondary windows must be listed on the AERC QPL or be approved by PSE staff.

These increased incentive amounts are a limited-time offer through Dec. 31, 2024, subject to change by PSE. All projects with approved grants through the end of 2024 will have 24 months to complete their installation and receive an incentive. Incentive amount will be determined prior to the installation and verified upon completion of the project by PSE staff. A true‐up of energy savings may occur upon completion, but the incentive amount will not be reduced.

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How you apply

To apply for a Commercial Secondary Windows incentive, complete the online custom retrofit grant application.

A PSE engineer will review your application and coordinate meetings between PSE and your team to discuss design decisions and project specifics. Your project's design details are reviewed so that PSE can determine your eligibility, make energy‐efficiency recommendations and estimate your grant value.

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Questions? Get in touch with an Energy Advisor.

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What are the benefits of secondary windows?

Secondary windows, often referred to as attachments, are panels that mount directly to the window frame, either on the interior or exterior side of an existing window. Commercial secondary windows (CSWs) provide increased thermal performance for the existing windows by adding an additional layer of glazing. In addition to increased envelope performance, CSWs are popular due to their lower cost and easier installation when compared to conventional window replacement. CSWs may also provide reduced sun glare, noise reduction from exterior conditions, and improve occupant comfort. CSW manufacturers are now creating products with major improvements from the storm windows of the past.

Buildings with ideal existing conditions for CSWs typically have single or double pane glass with no tinting or low‐e coating. The existing window frames should be in good condition and glass on the existing windows should not be broken. Historical buildings, fixed-frame windows, and/or difficult-to-access exterior windows (e.g., high/mid‐rise) are all popular cases for this technology.

Learn even more about secondary windows here.

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