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We're watching the forecast and preparing for strong winds across our service area this weekend, with gusts forecasted up to 50 mph on Saturday. We’re concerned about the combination of high winds, saturated soils, and trees that still have foliage, which could lead to power outages across our service area.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power. We are readying our teams to respond and crews will be working in the field as long as conditions are safe to do so.

If your power goes out, we'll work around the clock to restore it as quickly and safely as possible.

Visit PSE’s Alerts and Advisories page for information on our response efforts: pse.com/alerts.

   

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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.

  • 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.

  • Make sure that natural gas appliances are maintained and operated according to manufacturer recommendations.

PSE transmission line project

Lake Hills-Phantom Lake 115 kV transmission line

2018 project updates

  • We have selected the project route and are acquiring construction permits from the City of Bellevue and easements from some property owners.
  • Vegetation and tree removal prior to construction is expected to begin in July 2018.
  • Click here to see photo simulations of the proposed transmission lines.
Lake Hills Phantom Lake
Map of Lake Hills-Phantom Lake 115 kV transmission line 

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Project overview

The electric system serving the Lake Hills neighborhood of Bellevue has limited reliability, increasing the possibility of outages for customers. PSE’s Lake Hills and Phantom Lake substations are served radially, which means they are each served by one transmission line. If the one transmission line serving a substation goes out, the substation and the customers served by that substation lose power.

To help solve these problems, PSE plans to build a new transmission line between the Lake Hills and Phantom Lake substations. The new transmission line will create a "loop", which means each substation will be connected to two transmission lines. If one line goes out, the other line will still feed the substation and provide power to customers. This project will increase overall system reliability and allow for better use of existing facilities for customers in the Lake Hills neighborhood.

PSE has selected a route corridor along NE 8th St, 148th Ave SE, ending at SE 16th St. The City of Bellevue is planning a future public improvement project along SE16th St. PSE plans to postpone construction of the segment of line along SE 16th St so we can collaborate with the city on design and construction for their project and ours. We believe this plan allows us to minimize construction impacts to neighbors along SE 16th St, as they will be limited to one construction timeframe rather than two. The timeline for the city’s project is not yet determined.

Contact us

We welcome your questions and comments! Please contact:
Bob Parker
Senior Project Manager
1-888-404-8773
MajorProjects@pse.com

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