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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.

Streamlining distributed generation interconnections for a clean energy future

Hosting Capacity Analysis (HCA) is a type of planning study that estimates the amount of generation that can be added to the electric distribution system at a given time and location under existing grid conditions. This is an important tool for PSE’s strategic goals to incorporate new technologies such as distributed energy resources (DERs) onto the distribution system. A distributed energy resource can be a generation asset such as solar PV, or it can be an energy storage unit such as a battery. Hosting capacity helps identify where DERs can be placed on PSE’s distribution system to create a cleaner modern grid.

How it works

Adding new DERs to the electric system impacts the operating conditions of the grid. As part of the generation interconnection process, a power flow study is completed to ensure that the reliability and capacity needs of the system are met after the addition of a DER. PSE is utilizing distribution system modeling software to automate the Hosting Capacity Analysis process in order to streamline these interconnection studies and improve the customer experience.

How we’re deploying it

PSE created a Hosting Capacity Heat map to provide visibility and transparency into the generation capabilities of a given area. The Hosting Capacity Map is available to customers and developers looking to add a new DER in PSE’s service territory. This map provides value to DER applicants because it helps avoid loss of time and application fees for planned projects that turn out infeasible. Furthermore, PSE is using the hosting capacity map to proactively analyze and enhance the distribution system to enable optimal DER penetration. Please email solarstorageRFPmailbox@pse.com to receive a link to access the Hosting Capacity Heat map.



Hosting Capacity Heat Map

Hosting Capacity Map

Check out the available DER capacity in your area by emailing to receive a link to access the Hosting Capacity Heat map.

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Learn about adding DER's to PSE's system

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