Powerful Partnerships
For more than a century Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has prided itself in serving our communities. Keeping the lights on and gas flowing—safely and reliably—is at the center of everything we do. This standard is part of what makes the Pacific Northwest a great place to live, work and play. We realize there are local non-profits working toward a similar goal, and we want to help you in your efforts. One way we do that is through the PSE Powerful Partnerships Grant. Powerful Partners is a program committed to working with organizations taking steps to address their own sustainability goals while doing amazing work in their communities.
Recipients are nonprofit organizations throughout our service territory working to uplift their communities, many of them focusing on underserved residential populations. PSE partners with these organizations to share information with their clients, employees and donors on ways to save energy and money on their bills, while decreasing their carbon emissions.
The partnership with an awarded organization includes:
- A financial contribution of $12,500
- Six or more engagements with our Outreach team to reach customers
- Informative content to share via communication channels
- Minimal reporting requested
Since its 2016 inception, PSE has partnered with 112 organizations across its service territory, donating a total of $1.275 million.
2026 Powerful Partners
2027 Powerful Partnership application round opens 1/4/2027.
Reach out to Powerfulpartnerships@pse.com for questions.
Working in partnership with Puget Sound Energy has been incredibly meaningful for us at CIE.
At a time when funding became more limited and uncertainty was high, this partnership allowed us to continue showing up for small businesses—especially many Latino and underserved entrepreneurs in our communities—when they needed support the most.
Because of this collaboration, we weren’t just able to keep our programs running, but also expand the kind of support we provide. One of the biggest impacts has been helping business owners understand how they can reduce energy costs and access available incentives. Many of the entrepreneurs we work with simply aren’t aware these resources exist, and this partnership has helped bridge that gap.
It’s also strengthened our ability to connect businesses with trusted partners and practical solutions that improve their long-term sustainability—not just financially, but environmentally as well.
We’re truly grateful for the trust and collaboration from Puget Sound Energy. Partnerships like this make a real difference on the ground, and we’re proud to be part of that work.
Victor Ponce
North Cascades Program Manager
Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship
cie-nw.org