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Tuesday, Sep. 29

A weather system has tracked into our region with strong winds forecasted today for Kitsap, Island, far Western Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Winds impacting fully flush vegetation this early in the season can lead to a larger than expected number of outages.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power. Our teams are preparing to respond and we have added staffing to support restoration efforts. 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.

As we prepare for storm conditions, we encourage our customers to do the same:

  • Make sure to have emergency supplies at home and in your vehicle, such as extra batteries, flashlights, food and blankets.
  • Have a battery-powered radio ready to go.
  • Charge cell phones and mobile devices in case the power goes out.
  • Download the PSE mobile outage app to track and report outages or visit pse.com/outagemap.
  • Find more preparedness tips at pse.com/storm.    

Visit PSE’s Alerts and Advisories page for more information: pse.com/alerts.


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Safety first:

  • Assume all wires on the ground are energized. Never touch or go within 35 feet of any wire on the ground. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report any wire on the ground.
  • 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. When using your generator outdoors during a power outage, avoid placing it near windows, doors and vents. More generator safety tips: pse.com/en/pages/generator-safety.
    • Never use a natural gas range for heating, or charcoal as an indoor heating or cooking source.
    • Additional carbon monoxide safety information: pse.com/en/pages/carbon-monoxide.
  • Never charge your phone or other devices in a running vehicle with the garage door closed.

Pending UTC filings

Informational
Puget Sound Energy has filed a three-year rate plan request with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). If approved by the UTC, new rates would be effective in early 2027.
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Electric tariff filings

Listed below are Puget Sound Energy's regulatory applications/filings currently under review by the UTC. Prior to any changes in our rates and tariffs, we must obtain regulatory approval.

ADVICE FILED DATE PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE PROPOSAL

2026-27

 9/24/2026 11/1/2026 Electric Schedule 43 – Interruptible Primary Service for Total-Electric Schools: Allows PSE the discretion to request service interruptions to test Customer preparedness for unexpected interruptions, with no resulting Critical Demand Charge.

2026-23

 8/28/2026 10/1/2026 This filing updates rates in Electric Schedule 129, Low Income Program, to reflect changes in energy sales and allowable benefit funding for the new program year. The filing proposes a 0.80 percent increase in electric rates, resulting in an average monthly increase of $1.32 for a typical residential customer using 800 kWh per month. Benefits available to qualified customers are increasing from $127.9 million to $143.5 million. This filing also adds clarifying language regarding the interaction of this program with LIHEAP.

2026-03

2/27/2026 3/29/2026 General Rate Case revising Tariff No. WN U-60 which includes a multiyear rate plan to update its electric rates.


Natural gas tariff filings

Listed below are Puget Sound Energy's regulatory applications/filings currently under review by the UTC. Prior to any changes in our rates and tariffs, we must obtain regulatory approval.

ADVICE FILED DATE PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE PROPOSAL

2026-26

 9/18/2026 11/1/2026 Description of Filing: PSE's annual request to change natural gas commodity rates under the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) mechanism. The filing also clarifies that customers purchasing Renewable Natural Gas under Schedule 138 will not be subject to the Schedule 111 CCA Customer Charge or related CCA customer benefits on the renewable natural gas portion of their usage.

2026-25

 9/17/2026 10/1/2026 Description of Filing: This filing updates Schedule 141LNG, Liquefied Natural Gas Rate Adjustment, to reflect PSE's annual true-up calculation and resulting proposed rate adjustment for the Tacoma Liquefied Natural Gas Facility. This update reflects a natural gas revenue requirement of $50 million, a $7.2 million decrease compared to the prior revenue requirement, and an average decrease of 0.34 percent in overall bills. A typical residential customer using 64 therms per month would experience a decrease of $0.40 per month, or 0.38 percent.

2026-24

 8/28/2026 10/1/2026 This filing updates rates in Natural Gas Schedule 129, Low Income Program, to reflect changes in energy sales and allowable benefit funding for the new program year. The filing proposes a 0.07 percent decrease in natural gas rates, resulting in an average monthly decrease of $0.07 for a typical residential customer using 64 therms per month. Benefits available to qualified customers remain at $29.4 million. This filing also adds clarifying language regarding the interaction of this program with LIHEAP.

2026-04

2/27/2026 3/29/2026 General Rate Case revising Tariff No. WN U-2 which includes a multiyear rate plan to update its natural gas rates.