Transforming our grid for a better energy future
What is Grid Modernization?
For PSE, it means taking a holistic approach to updating and improving our infrastructure to create a grid that's reliable, resilient, smart and flexible. Above all, it also needs to be safe and designed to meet our customers' unique energy needs and expectations.
The process for creating a modernized grid means investing in new equipment, installing new software and communication platforms, testing and deploying new technology, and empowering customers with tools to make their own energy choices. Some of our grid modernization programs, like Distribution Automation and Demand Response, utilize smart technology, while others provide structural improvements and support the overall health of our delivery system.
Battery Storage
Batteries offer exciting solutions for a variety of energy challenges. See how we’re testing and installing them.
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Conservation Voltage Reduction
CVR optimizes voltage so we can operate more efficiently and better respond to periods of high demand.
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Demand Response
DR gives PSE and customers flexible ways to decrease demand on the grid during times of peak use.
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Distribution Automation
DA helps us detect and address outages more quickly, decreasing the overall time customers are without power.
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Hosting Capacity Analysis
The HCA tool helps PSE and customers decide where to place energy resources on the distribution system.
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More Grid Modernization Initiatives
From Smart Street Lighting and Electric Vehicles to our exciting Living Lab projects.
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