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March Windstorm Event

Thursday, March. 12, 2026 – 12 p.m.

We know how challenging and stressful it can be to lose power, especially with temperatures forecasted to drop.

Crews have been working hard since the storm started and have made significant progress, with power restored to more than 80% of customers impacted.

Reports from the field indicate three areas where restoration may take longer.

  • Skykomish – Crews are working on the west and east sides of the transmission line. On the east side, they have encountered significant damage that is being worked on. Damage has been identified on the west side—crews are working to assess the extent of that damage and what additional repairs will be needed.
  • Hyak – Crews are actively patrolling the transmission line for damage from both the east and the west. We have equipment, such as snowcats, that can be utilized if conditions allow. Remote terrain and heavy snow slow the pace of this work and we are monitoring for avalanche danger.
  • Greenwater – Crews are actively working in the area and will be attempting to reenergize the substation. Patrols of the distribution lines will be needed to assess additional damage, which is likely to be found.

Helicopter patrols may be needed to fully assess damage. These patrols are on hold for today and possibly into Friday due to high winds and low visibility in the mountain passes.

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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.

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Your home energy cost guide

We all know that a lot of the stuff in our home uses energy — energy that we pay for. But exactly how much energy is each appliance or piece of equipment using and how much is it costing us? Although everyone's energy use is unique, here are some average numbers to give you an idea.

  • Appliances, electronics and lighting
    Appliances, electronics
    and lighting    		 Estimated energy use Cost1
    per month
    Cable or satellite TV box
    - Sleep/on mode 24 hrs per day (HD/DVR) 22 kWh $3.40
    TV2
    (6 hours/day)
    - 40" LCD 6 kWh $0.85
    - 50" LCD 10 kWh $1.57
    Computer and monitor2
    - Dual 21” monitors 1 kWh $0.11
    - Laptop (operating 8 hours per day) 6 kWh $0.97
    - Routers 7 kWh $1.15
    Gaming console2
    (4 hours/day) 2 kWh $0.31
    Clothes washer
    (7 loads/week, cold/cold)
    - Energy-efficient (EE) 9 kWh $1.39
    - Standard 22 kWh $3.35
    Clothes dryer
    (5 loads/week)
    - Electric (paired with efficient washer) .38 kWh $5.93
    - Electric (paired with standard washer) 50 kWh $7.73
    - Natural Gas (paired with efficient washer) 3 therms $4.52
    - Natural Gas (paired with standard washer) 4 therms $6.02
    Vacuum
    (1 hour/week) 1.4 kWh $0.22
    Dishwasher
    - Efficient model 12 kWh $1.86
    - Standard model 20 kWh $3.09
    Natural gas cook top stove 1 therm $1.41
    Electric Stove
    - Standard electric 10 kWh $1.57
    - Induction electric 9 kWh $1.42
    Refrigerator/freezer
    - Efficient electric 30 kWh $4.61
    - Old model, 10 years old 54 kWh $8.39
    - Old model, 10+ years old 125 kWh $19.33
    Lighting
    (8 hours/day)
    - 9-watt LED Bulb 2 kWh $0.34

    1 Source for water heater usage: U.S. Department of Energy.

    2 Electronics like TVs, DVD players and game consoles can consume power even when not in use. Plug these items into a power strip that you can switch off when not in use to prevent standby energy use.

    3 PSE electric and gas rates are listed in today's dollars; rates estimated based current Tier 2 residential rates and PSE's Decarbonization Study Reference Scenario, assuming a 2.5% inflation rate. For the most current rate information visit pse.com/rates.

  • Heating and water heating
    Heating and water
    heating1    		 Estimated energy
    use    		 Cost3
    per year
    Electric water heating
    - Standard efficiency (for 3hrs/day) 2,812 kWh $435
    - Heat pump water heater 1,758 kWh $272
    Natural gas water heating
    - Standard efficiency (EF = 0.62) 161 therms $242
    - High efficiency storage tank (EF>0.67) 145 therms $218
    - High efficiency tankless water heater 99 therms $149
    Electric heating3
    - Standard furnace 16,079 kWh $2,486
    - Baseboard 12,059 kWh $1,864
    - Efficient cold climate heat pump 6,773 kWh $1,047
    - Ductless heat pump (with baseboard backup) 5,877 kWh $909
    - Heat pump with electric strip backup 8,486 kWh $1,312
    - Dual fuel heating or hybrid heating (heat pump paired with gas furnace) 3,386 kWh,
    319 therms    		 $1,004
    Natural gas heating
    - Standard furnace 686 therms $1,032
    - Efficient furnace (95%+) 577 therms $869
    - Fireplace pilot light 53 therms $79
    - Fireplace (20k btu) 96 therms $145

    1 Source for water heater usage: U.S. Department of Energy, Northwest Power and Conservation Council.

    2 PSE electric and gas rates are listed in today's dollars; rates estimated based current Tier 2 residential rates and PSE's Decarbonization Study Reference Scenario, assuming a 2.5% inflation rate. For the most current rate information visit pse.com/rates. Energy use and estimated costs are based on an average sized home (2,000 sq. ft. with 2.6 occupants). Actual usage and costs may vary depending on home characteristics, occupancy and customer behavior.

    3 Heating usage only. Cooling will add additional usage to your bill.


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