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Monday, Sep. 28

A weather system is tracking into our region overnight with strong winds forecasted for Kitsap, Island, far Western Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Winds impacting fully flush vegetation this early in the season can lead to a larger than expected number of outages.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power.  Our teams are preparing to respond and we have added staffing overnight and into the morning. Crews will remain in the field to assess damage and restore power as long as it is safe.  If your power goes out, we’ll work around the clock to restore it as quickly and safely as possible.

As we prepare for storm conditions, we encourage our customers to do the same:

  • Make sure to have emergency supplies at home and in your vehicle, such as extra batteries, flashlights, food and blankets.
  • Have a battery-powered radio ready to go.
  • Charge cell phones and mobile devices in case the power goes out.
  • Download the PSE mobile outage app to track and report outages or visit pse.com/outagemap.
  • Find more preparedness tips at pse.com/storm.    

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Safety first:

  • Assume all wires on the ground are energized. Never touch or go within 35 feet of any wire on the ground. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report any wire on the ground.
  • If you’re using portable heaters, keep them away from furniture, draperies and other flammable materials.
  • Always use flashlights instead of candles.
  • Be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning:
    • Never install or use a generator indoors or in enclosed or partially-enclosed areas, even those that are ventilated. When using your generator outdoors during a power outage, avoid placing it near windows, doors and vents. More generator safety tips: pse.com/en/pages/generator-safety.
    • Never use a natural gas range for heating, or charcoal as an indoor heating or cooking source.
    • Additional carbon monoxide safety information: pse.com/en/pages/carbon-monoxide.
  • Never charge your phone or other devices in a running vehicle with the garage door closed.

Lodging energy efficiency programs

Let us help you cut your hotel’s utility bill

As a hotel or motel owner or operator, your day is full from morning to night. PSE is here to help you figure out how to trim your utility costs through greater energy efficiency. We offer a range of programs that can help our hospitality business owners.

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Lodging Energy Assessment
For hotel owners and operators with 150 rooms or less, this program provides a free, comprehensive energy assessment along with free installation of LED lighting and other energy savers.
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Occupancy-based thermostat sensors
Occupancy-based thermostats
Upgrade to occupancy-based thermostat controls in your hotel rooms to take control of your energy usage, decrease waste and increase comfort for your guests.
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Packaged terminal heat pumps
Packaged terminal heat pumps
Replacing aging PTAC with energy-efficient PTHP can reduce your in-room heating energy by more than 30 percent — all while improving your guests’ comfort and satisfaction.
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Questions? Get in touch with us at lodging@pse.com.



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