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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

PSE Advisory Groups

PSE convenes the following advisory groups bringing together diverse parties to advise PSE on topics ranging from clean energy planning, conservation, services for customers with low-income, and energy equity. PSE is committed to decision-making through community engagement. Our advisory groups bring together diverse perspectives from regulatory agencies, community organizations, industry experts, and advocacy groups to inform our planning processes and support safe, reliable, and affordable service to our customers and communities.

Why Advisory Groups Matter:

  • Provide diverse community input on utility planning
  • Ensure transparency in regulatory processes
  • Foster collaborative problem-solving
  • Enhance community engagement and representation

PSE’s Advisory Groups:

  • Conservation Resource Advisory Group (CRAG)

    The Conservation Resource Advisory Group provides advice to PSE on issues including but not limited to conservation, demand response, and distributed energy resources. The group meets a minimum of four times per year.

    Group Membership:

    • Association of Western Energy Consumers (AWEC)
    • Building Potential
    • Northwest Energy Coalition (NWEC)
    • Northwest Power and Conservation Council
    • The Energy Project (TEP)
    • Washington State Department of Commerce
    • Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Public Counsel Unit
    • Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC)

    Meeting dates: March 25, May 27, August 26, and October 7, 2026

    Meeting accessibility: The CRAG is limited to organizations included in the original 2001 PSE General Rate Case Terms of Settlement for Conservation. Reach out to the contact below if you are interested in attending or learning more.

    Contact Email: patrick.weaver@pse.com

    Phone: 425-219-2747

  • Low-Income Advisory Committee (LIAC)

    The LIAC focuses on assisting low-income customers, and advises on best practices and implementation around the following objectives:

    1. Keeping customers connected to their energy service
    2. Providing bill assistance to more customers than are currently served
    3. Lowering the energy burden of PSE HELP participants
    4. Collecting data necessary to assess program effectiveness and inform ongoing policy discussions

    Group Membership:

    • Community Action Council of Lewis/Mason/Thurston counties
    • Community Action of Skagit County
    • Hopelink
    • Kitsap Community Resources
    • Multi-Service Center
    • Northwest Energy Coalition (NWEC)
    • Opportunity Council
    • The Energy Project (TEP)
    • Washington State Department of Commerce
    • Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Public Counsel Unit
    • Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC)

    Reach out to the contact below if you are interested in attending or learning more.

    Meeting dates: Bi-monthly (or monthly as needed) on the second Tuesday of the month.

    Meeting accessibility: The LIAC is currently limited to organizations included herein. Reach out to the contact below if you are interested in learning more.

    Contact Email: Suzanne.sasville@pse.com

    Phone: 425-424-6534

  • Resource Planning Advisory Group (RPAG)

    PSE convenes a Resource Planning Advisory Group (RPAG) to provide expert technical input to support PSE’s energy resource planning. This group will meet regularly to support the 2027 Integrated System Plan (ISP).

    Members of the public are invited to observe with an opportunity for public comment.

    Contact Email: isp@pse.com

    Phone: (425) 818-2051

    More information about the RPAG, including its current members, meeting schedules, and ways to access/view/participate in meetings can be found here: PSE Resource Planning Advisory Group.

  • Equity Advisory Group (EAG)

    PSE convenes an Equity Advisory Group (EAG) to seek perspectives from and broaden engagement with communities we serve, including vulnerable populations and highly impacted communities. The members of the EAG share perspectives from their lived or working experiences related to environmental justice, Tribal interests, highly impacted communities, vulnerable populations, social services and affordable housing.

    Members of the public are invited to observe with an opportunity for public comment.

    Contact Email: eag@pse.com

    Phone:     (425) 818-2051

    More information about the EAG, including its current members, meeting schedules, and ways to access/view/participate in meetings can be found here: PSE Equity Advisory Group.

A full list of WA state Investor-Owned Utility’s advisory group meeting dates and times can be found on the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) Advisory Group website.