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Wind and rain are expected Wednesday as an unseasonably strong weather system moves through the region. With trees and vegetation still fully leafed out, winds may bring branches and trees into power lines, potentially causing numerous outages.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power. We have brought in additional staffing and teams are ready to respond. 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.

This storm may catch some people by surprise given the time of year. As we get ready, we encourage our customers to do the same:

  • Charge cell phones and other essential devices.
  • Make sure you have emergency supplies at home and in your vehicle, including flashlights, extra batteries, food, water and blankets.
  • Have a battery-powered radio ready to go.
  • 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:

  • 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.

If you are a residential customer with a qualifying income or a commercial customer that serves and benefits historically underrepresented communities, PSE has Empower Mobility incentives that can bring the cost of installing charging stations down to $0 and, in some cases, fund part of an EV.

Up & Go Electric for Multifamily

Up & Go Electric for Multifamily

  • What: Funding for charging stations and partial funding for a carshare EV, ebikes, or electric scooters
  • Who: Multifamily properties that house predominantly low-income residents or Tribal communities
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Up & Go Electric for Workplace

Up & Go Electric for Workplace

  • What: Funding for charging stations
  • Who: Workplaces that primarily employ and/or directly serve historically underrepresented communities
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Up & Go Electric for Fleet

Up & Go Electric for Fleet

  • What: Funding for charging stations and partial funding for an EV
  • Who: Community-based organizations, Tribal entities, government agencies and minority-owned small businesses that directly serve and/or benefit historically underrepresented communities
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Up & Go Electric for Public

Up & Go Electric for Public

  • What: Funding for charging stations
  • Who: Businesses and communities whose sites directly serve and/or benefit historically underrepresented communities
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Up & Go Electric Home Charging

Up & Go Electric for Home Charging

  • What: Rebates or up-front incentives for chargers and installation costs
  • Who: PSE residential electric customers with qualifying household incomes
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Some of our Partners

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Contact us

If you have questions about Empower Mobility incentives or eligibility – or other electric vehicle programs – email us at evprograms@pse.com.

Whatcom County student transportation provider partners with PSE for a new electric school bus. “Over time, we’re going to realize cost savings that we can reinvest in our early learning programs.”
King County Metro, City of Algona, City of Pacific and PSE employees pose with a new electric Community Van and charger installed with the help of our Empower Mobility pilots.
An idea board from an Electric Mobility Workshop cohosted by Hopelink and PSE through our Empower Mobility pilots.
An electric vehicle charger installed at the Housing Authority of Skagit County through our Empower Mobility pilots.
PSE partnered with the Muckleshoot Transportation Department to electrify a free shuttle service for community members.
PSE partnered with HopeSource in Kittitas County to electrify a fleet vehicle that provides client services for multiple HopeSource departments.
A PSE Up & Go Electric public charging station in Kent. Every Up & Go Electric public charging location is available for use by all electric vehicle drivers.
A Level 2 charger installed by PSE Up & Go Electric for the use of residents of a King County Housing Authority apartment building in Fairwood.
Level 2 chargers installed by PSE Up & Go Electric for the use of Puget Sound Educational Service District employees in Renton.
Whatcome county school bus
Metro EV van at a charging station
An artist's illustration of related concepts generated from a workshop, represented as clouds
An EV charging station
Muckleshoot Transportation Department displaying PSE Up & Go Electric logos
Two women and a man stand next to a "Hopesource" branded electric car, in front of a brick building.
Two charging stations with PSE "Electric Up & Go" branding.
An EV charging station in a shaded area of a housing complex.
Two shaded parking spaces with PSE branded "Up & Go Electric" charging stations.

  • Community input

    To ensure the best outcomes for our customers, we gave our communities a seat at the design table. PSE is engaging with residents, community-based organizations, municipalities, government agencies and Tribal entities to better understand the barriers they may face in accessing transportation electrification and help remove those barriers and maximize their desired benefits.

    This feedback directly informs how we’re designing our Empower Mobility programs to help remove those barriers. Download our community engagement reports below.