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The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for locations in our service area from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, with southeast to southwest winds forecasted including gusts up to 50 mph.

We have been watching the forecast closely and preparing for stormy weather. Our Emergency Coordination Center and local storm bases are staffed and ready to open and crews will deploy with assignments as it’s safe to do so.

We know how disruptive power outages can be. We appreciate your patience and will be working to restore power as quickly as we safely can. 

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

  • Make sure to have emergency supplies on hand 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 
 

alert 

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.

  • 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.

  • Make sure that natural gas appliances are maintained and operated according to manufacturer recommendations.
Solar Grant installation at Skagit Food Distribution Center in Sedro-Woolley.
Green Power Solar Grant 2021-2022
Questions about solar grants?

Email solarfunding@pse.com
and include the subject line: Solar Grant

PSE’s Solar Grants are funding to increase equitable access to the benefits of solar. Over the past eight years, PSE has awarded over $5,900,000 in total grant funding to 80 local solar projects.

These solar installations allow community-based organizations, government agencies and Tribal entities to save money through lower utility bills, increasing the funding available for them to support their communities.

The 2025 round of Solar Grants is now closed and award notifications will be made by year-end. Please fill out the interest form if you would like to be on the mailing list for the 2026 round of Solar Grants.

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$5.9 million awarded

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2.8 million kWh generated annually

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84 solar projects funded

Carbon Emissions

2,637,600 lbs. of carbon emissions saved

Past Solar Grant Recipients

HopeSource – Westview Villa, 2018
“With this project we will eliminate crushing winter utility bills for our low-income households...” Director of Asset Management at HopeSource, Craig Kelly
HopeSource – Westview Villa, 2018
“With this project we will eliminate crushing winter utility bills for our low-income households...” Director of Asset Management at HopeSource, Craig Kelly
Kulshan Community Land Trust, 2019
“Adding the solar grant means that these homes will likely be net zero and produce more energy than they consume.” Dean Fearing, Kulshan Community Land Trust Executive Director
Kulshan Community Land Trust, 2019
“Adding the solar grant means that these homes will likely be net zero and produce more energy than they consume.” Dean Fearing, Kulshan Community Land Trust Executive Director
Lydia Place, 2019
“This is just another great way to make an investment here that impacts families for the long term.” Emily O’Connor, Lydia Place Executive Director
Lydia Place, 2019
“This is just another great way to make an investment here that impacts families for the long term.” Emily O’Connor, Lydia Place Executive Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, 2020
“…this will allow us to save more than $5,000 a year and those precious dollars can be invested directly into the kids that we serve.” Carrie Prudente Holden, Boys & Girls Club SPS President/CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, 2020
“…this will allow us to save more than $5,000 a year and those precious dollars can be invested directly into the kids that we serve.” Carrie Prudente Holden, Boys & Girls Club SPS President/CEO
Camp Korey, 2020
“…over the next three decades these solar panels are going to help us reduce our emissions by over 420 tons.” Liz Theaker, Director of Development at Camp Korey
Camp Korey, 2020
“…over the next three decades these solar panels are going to help us reduce our emissions by over 420 tons.” Liz Theaker, Director of Development at Camp Korey
Lummi Nation School, 2020
“It’s an opportunity to begin to introduce energy self-sustainability and tribal energy sovereignty.” Bernie Thomas, Superintendent of Lummi Nation Schools
“It’s an opportunity to begin to introduce energy self-sustainability and tribal energy sovereignty.” Bernie Thomas, Superintendent of Lummi Nation Schools
Lummi Nation School, 2020
“It’s an opportunity to begin to introduce energy self-sustainability and tribal energy sovereignty.” Bernie Thomas, Superintendent of Lummi Nation Schools
Aerial view of HopeSource solar panel array
“With this project we will eliminate crushing winter utility bills for our low-income households...” Director of Asset Management at HopeSource, Craig Kelly
Kulshan Community Land Trust
“Adding the solar grant means that these homes will likely be net zero and produce more energy than they consume.” Dean Fearing, Kulshan Community Land Trust Executive Director
Aerial view of Lydia Place rooftop solar panels
Emily O’Connor, Lydia Place Executive Director
Boys and Girls Club campus with rooftop solar panel array
“…this will allow us to save more than $5,000 a year and those precious dollars can be invested directly into the kids that we serve.” Carrie Prudente Holden, Boys & Girls Club SPS President/CEO
Camp Korey
“…over the next three decades these solar panels are going to help us reduce our emissions by over 420 tons.” Liz Theaker, Director of Development at Camp Korey
Aerial view of Lummi Nation School campus
It’s an opportunity to begin to introduce energy self-sustainability and tribal energy sovereignty.” Bernie Thomas, Superintendent of Lummi Nation Schools
  • 2024 recipients
    • Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
    • Burlington Lutheran Church
    • Community Boating Center
    • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
    • El Centro de la Raza
    • Episcopal Retirement Communities
    • Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County
    • Homes First
    • Island Roots Housing
    • Khalsa Gurmat Center
    • Mount Vernon First United Methodist Church
    • Nisqually Indian Tribe
    • North Kitsap Fishline
    • Saving Pets One at a Time
  • 2023 recipients
    • Family Support Center of South Sound
    • Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County
    • Homes First
    • Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority
    • Lummi Nation Housing Authority
    • Midway Community Covenant Church
    • Olympia Little Theater
    • Puyallup Food Bank
    • Suquamish Tribe – Administration Building
    • Suquamish Tribe – Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Center
  • 2022 recipients
    • Bonney Lake Food Bank
    • Community Action of Skagit County
    • Lummi Indian Business Council
    • Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation
    • North Kitsap Fishline
    • Skagit Valley Neighbors in Need
    • South County Area Human Services Alliance
    • South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity
    • The Suquamish Tribe
    • Vadis
  • 2021 recipients
    • Child Care Action Council
    • Ferndale Food Bank
    • Kent United Methodist Church
    • Kitsap Community Resources
    • Lydia Place
    • Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation
    • Nooksack Indian Tribe
    • Quixote Communities
    • Samish Indian Nation
    • Sumner Community Food Bank
    • Suquamish Tribe - Fitness Center
    • Thurston County Food Bank
    • Whatcom Center for Early Learning
  • 2020 recipients
    • Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County
    • Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
    • Camp Korey
    • El Centro de la Raza
    • Friends of the Manchester Library
    • Helping Hands Food Bank
    • Hopelink
    • Institute for Washington’s Future
    • King County Housing Authority - Vantage Point
    • Lummi Nation School
    • Nisqually Indian Tribe
    • Skagit Valley Hospitality House Association
    • South Whidbey Good Cheer Food Bank
    • Sustainable Connections
    • YWCA Olympia
  • 2019 recipients
    • Anacortes Housing Authority
    • Community Youth Services
    • Family Support Center
    • Homes First
    • King County Housing Authority - Meadows on Lea Hill
    • Kulshan Community Land Trust
    • Lummi Nation Housing Authority
    • Lydia Place
    • Muckleshoot Housing Authority
    • Opportunity Council – Recovery House
  • 2018 recipients
    • HopeSource - Westview Villa
    • King County Housing Authority - Meadows on Lea Hill
    • King County Housing Authority - Village at Overlake
    • King County Housing Authority - Windsor
    • Opportunity Council - G Street Apartments
  • 2017 recipients
    • Community Action of Skagit County
    • Island Senior Resources
    • Northwest Harvest
    • Salvation Army Bremerton Corps
    • Upper Kittitas County Senior Center

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