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Fire Weather Forecasted 

Due to current weather forecasts, a Red Flag Warning has been issued for Kittitas Valley. As part of PSE’s wildfire safe operations, we will be turning on system settings that are more sensitive to potential hazards. These sensitive settings will be activated Friday morning and will remain in effect as long as elevated wildfire risk conditions persist.

Enhanced Powerline Settings are designed to help keep you safe, but they may result in unplanned power outages.

This is NOT a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), where we proactively turn off power in advance of severe weather.

We understand the impact unexpected outages can have on our customers, so we've added additional staffing for our first responders and our operations center. For more information or to report a power outage, visit PSE’s Outage map.

Due to numerous wildfires in eastern and central Washington, air quality across the Kittitas Valley is currently within the unhealthy range. Wildfire smoke can seriously affect health, especially for high-risk individuals. To learn more about how to protect yourself and others, please visit the Washington State Department of Health page on staying safe from smoke.

  

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.

Report and track power outages online

Washington State Ferries ferry system electrification

PSE and WSF staff signing our partnership agreement in May 2023

Pictured: PSE and WSF staff signing our partnership agreement in May 2023.

Project overview

Washington State Ferries (WSF) is beginning to transition to a hybrid electric ferry system, including building new hybrid ferries and installing charging infrastructure at ferry terminals.

Puget Sound Energy is working with WSF to provide additional electricity to eight ferry terminals in our service area, starting with the Bainbridge Island terminal. The other terminals include Clinton, Bremerton, Kingston, Southworth, Vashon Island, Coupeville and Anacortes. This additional electricity will allow WSF to charge their ferries when they are docked at the terminals. PSE will continue to provide reliable electric service to surrounding customers while the ferries are charging.

Ferry electrification will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and result in cleaner air in our region. We are excited to partner on WSF’s ferry system electrification and move to cleaner energy together. You can see a map of WSF’s ferry terminal improvements and learn more about their System Electrification Plan on their website.

Contact us

We welcome your questions and comments. Please contact the Major Projects hotline:
1-888-404-8773
Major.Projects@pse.com