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We know how challenging it is to be without power, especially during severe weather conditions. Our crews are working around the clock to restore electricity to affected customers as quickly and safely as possible.

Due to the record flooding in our service area, we are facing significant challenges that may delay power restoration. Flooded roads and equipment locations, landslides blocking access routes, and unstable ground conditions are creating safety risks and access issues for our repair crews. Flooding and landslides may also impact our natural gas infrastructure.

There are approximately 1,700 customers without power in areas that we cannot access. With limited ability to see the damage to our system in these areas, we have removed information on our outage map regarding the Estimated Time of Restoration for these customers until we can assess the damage and start repairs.

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


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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.

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How can battery storage create a better energy future for our customers?

Batteries have the potential to solve energy challenges we all care about. They can provide temporary back-up power when you experience an outage, store energy from solar panels, help businesses manage their usage, and much more. Their ability to provide storage for renewables, like wind and solar, can also support our customers’ and PSE’s desire for cleaner energy.

But when it comes to battery storage installations, it’s not one-size-fits-all. Across our service area, there are unique geographic and weather challenges, different energy needs, and varying infrastructure. That’s why we’re testing and installing batteries in a number of local places to evaluate how this exciting and rapidly-evolving technology can provide safe, reliable, and affordable options for homes, businesses, and communities. By committing to innovation now, our battery projects and other Grid Modernization initiatives are creating a better energy future for us all.

Check out some of our current projects in this short video
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Battery Storage
BATTERY BASICS

A battery's energy capacity is typically given in MWh or kWh. A fully-charged 15kWh battery, for example, could supply 1kW of power continuously for 15 hours.

State-of-charge (%) is a battery's level of charge relative to its total energy capacity.

A cycle is the process of fully charging and discharging a (rechargeable) battery's energy capacity.

The load you place on a battery will affect how long its charge lasts. For instance, a central air conditioner generally places a much higher load on a home battery than a portable fan.

Battery storage

Battery Storage Projects

Learn about PSE’s battery storage projects and demonstrations and what we’re testing.

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Battery Storage FAQ

How battery-savvy are you? Get answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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Using batteries to store your own power

Interested in installing your own residential battery?

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