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Atmospheric river event

We know how challenging and stressful it can be to lose power, especially when you are already dealing with the impacts of severe weather. We want you to know that we are doing everything we can to restore your service safely and quickly. The additional rainfall from this second major storm worsened the already saturated and unstable soil conditions in our region. Damage has been scattered throughout our service area with Kitsap, North King and Skagit counties being hit the hardest.

Our response teams and additional crews from outside our region are working around the clock as long as it is safe to do so. Above all, safety comes first — please take extra precautions and stay safe out there!

When is my power coming back on? 

We know that you need to make plans. To provide accurate restoration times, we need to assess the extent of the damage and what repairs need to be made. We start damage assessment as soon as it's safe for our teams to be in the field. We will set estimated restoration times once we have an initial assessment of damage.

Visit PSE’s Alerts and Advisories page for information on our response efforts: pse.com/alerts.


   
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ASK AN ENERGY ADVISOR

To learn more or get more personalized advice, email a PSE Energy Advisor. They're available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Electric car cold weather charging and driving tips

Electric cars are made for efficient driving during any season. A few simple best practices will help you get the most efficient use from your electric car’s battery.

Vehicle maintenance
  • Check your tire pressure: Tires play a particularly important role in the efficiency and energy budget of an electric car. Be sure to regularly check your tire pressure and keep your tires properly inflated during the cold months. Your tire pressure decreases more easily in cold weather because the air is denser.

  • Clean your air filters: Check your cabin air filters and replace them if dirty. A clean air filter allows for improved air flow and can reduce how much your car windows fog up, thus reducing the need for you to run your defroster, helping conserve battery power.

Drive efficiently
  • Coast and mind the speed limit: Drive at a safe speed and keep a safe following distance to reduce the need for hard or excessive braking. The less frequently you need to use traditional friction braking, which does not regenerate energy, the better. Additionally, like conventional gas cars, electric cars require far more energy to displace air at higher speeds. Driving at lower speeds is a more efficient use of energy.

  • Cabin pre-heating: Preheat your car while it’s still plugged into a charger. Use an app to begin preheating your car before you hop in, or simply wait to unplug your car until it is heated sufficiently. This reduces the need to run your heating system and tap into your battery supply as much.

    Bonus: your car’s seat heaters use less energy than the cabin heating system.

  • Time your charge just right: Maximize your opportunities to charge your car fully while on the go. Timing your charge to end just before you leave will help warm up the car and make the battery more efficient. Don’t let your electric car charge to full capacity and then have your car simply sit there, as this would accelerate battery capacity loss.

  • Keep your car out of the cold: When possible, park your electric car in a garage. Can’t park in a garage? Try to park out in the sun while out and about – it’ll help warm up your interior and your car’s battery.

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