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We're closely monitoring today's forecast, which calls for stormy weather with widespread moderate to heavy rain and wind. The strongest winds are expected from early afternoon through 10 p.m. this evening.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory, Flood Warning, and Coastal Flood Advisory affecting different parts of our service area. Beyond the potential for power outages caused by high winds and saturated soil conditions, flooding and landslides may also impact our natural gas infrastructure. Additional weather systems are forecast for later this week.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power. Our teams are preparing to respond, and 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.

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.

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Puget Sound Energy transmission line project

Talbot-PACCAR transmission line upgrade

2021 project updates

  • This project is currently in the permitting phase.
  • Permit applications were submitted in early April 2018.
  • Construction start date is currently pending.
Talbot-PACCAR transmission line upgrade
Map of Talbot-PACCAR transmission line upgrade

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Project Overview

To improve electric service reliability, PSE plans to rebuild the existing 1.5-mile transmission line between the Talbot Hill and PACCAR substations in Renton. We will replace aging equipment and increase the capacity of the local electric system, ensuring we can continue to serve customers reliably in the area well into the future.

We plan to rebuild the transmission line with higher-capacity wire and new poles that are similar to the existing poles. In some areas, the wood poles that support the existing transmission line also hold a distribution line; this configuration will remain after the project is complete.

Contact us

We welcome your questions and comments! Please contact:

Ryan Wieder
Project Manager
1-888-404-8773
MajorProjects@pse.com

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