Crystal-Greenwater area electric system improvement projects
PSE is working to increase reliability for customers in the Greenwater and Crystal Mountain area. We are providing improved access for maintenance and repair crews, relocating infrastructure away from washout areas, improving system performance during inclement weather and emergencies, and gaining more protection from tree-related outages.
Featured Project
Crystal Mountain Generating Station:
Installed equipment to provide back-up power to Greenwater and Crystal Mountain Resort.
Crystal Mountain Generating Station
We upgraded the Crystal Mountain Generating Station, a 2.5 MW diesel power plant that supplies back-up power to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort. The station provides a transfer of electricity to and from the microgrid without any interruption to customers.
Since it’s installation in 2025, the station has provided back-up power to the Town of Greenwater multiple times.
Upcoming Project
Greenwater Tap:
Installing several miles of underground distribution line along Highway 410.
Existing power lines along Highway 410 near the White River
We proudly serve Greenwater and continue to build and maintain electric infrastructure, including upgrading transmission, distribution lines and substations. Recent projects include:
- Upgraded about 2 miles of line with tree wire (2019).
- Undergrounded about 3 miles of distribution line from Hwy 410 toward Crystal Mountain (2021).
We plan to install a new (34.5 kV) power line underground along Highway 410 from the Federation Forest to Greenwater. We will then remove the existing (55 kV) power lines currently located on the south side of the White River.
Status:
- Currently in the planning and design phase.
- Construction tentatively scheduled to begin in 2027.
- Currently, we are upgrading the system in the north Pierce/south King County area. This upgrade is required to begin the Greenwater Tap improvements.
Committed to keeping you informed
PSE will continue to provide updates to the community. We will notify residents and businesses near the project area before construction occurs. We aim to complete the work with as little disruption as possible.
Contact us
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