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March Windstorm Event

Thursday, March. 12, 2026 – 6 a.m.

Damaging winds overnight have caused outages around our service area, with Kitsap, North King, South King and Skagit counties being hit the hardest. We know how challenging and stressful it can be to lose power, especially when temperatures are forecasted to be low.

Our crews have been working hard since the windy weather rolled in, and they will continue to work until all customers are restored.

When is my power coming back on?

We know that you need information to make plans. To provide accurate restoration times, we need to assess the extent of the damage and what repairs need to be made. Damage assessment starts as soon as it's safe for our teams to be in the field. As crews work through neighborhoods, they may discover additional damage that must be repaired. We will set estimated restoration times once we have an initial assessment of damage.

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

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Puget Sound Energy's Trade Ally Network

Puget Sound Energy’s Trade Allies are a valued resource for our customers, providing them with a diverse representation of qualified independent businesses, to help them make smart, reliable, and safe choices for all of their home improvement needs. Trade allies are also a cornerstone to achieving PSE’s energy efficiency, demand response, and distributed energy resource program goals.

Membership to PSE’s Trade Ally Network is free and provides eligible trade allies with exclusive access to current program news and information, resources, and streamlined contractor-provided rebate and incentive application procedures. Long-term, qualified trade allies may advance to become a Recommended Energy Professional (REP) to gain access to PSE customer referrals and marketing tools for select products and services.

PSE Trade Allies are held to the highest degree of quality and service, and are expected to share PSE’s standard of excellence and superior service with all customers.

Why you should become a PSE Trade Ally

Becoming a PSE Trade Ally provides you with a competitive advantage over non-members by having:

  • Timely information on PSE program offerings, rebate and incentive eligibility criteria, and quality assurance policies and procedures.
  • Access to provide instant rebates and incentives for qualified customers.
  • Educational resources to support continuing development within your organization.
  • Account support and engagement via our Trade Ally Network team.

After meeting specific performance requirements, Trade Allies may become a Recommended Energy Professional and be eligible to receive:

  • PSE-generated customer referrals.
  • Cobranding resources and access to PSE logos for your marketing materials.
  • Exclusive access to PSE roundtable discussions, pilots, and special offers.

As of January 2026, our network is primarily focused on residential contractors and programs. We will be expanding to provide additional support for commercial contractors and programs in the future.

We currently have eight categories to support different residential programs and products:

  • Electric Vehicle Home Charging
  • Solar and Home Battery Storage
  • Space Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heating
  • Weatherization
  • Windows
  • Multifamily
  • Other Residential Services (must participate in one other category)

What are the standard requirements to become a PSE Trade Ally?

To join and maintain participation in our network, Trade Allies must be in good financial standing with PSE and have:

  • An active Washington State business license.
  • An active Washington State contractors license.
  • An active specialty licenses per trade (i.e., electrical, plumbing).
  • Washington State-required workers' compensation insurance with at least $1,000,000 coverage for workplace injuries, work-related diseases, and occupational illnesses for all employees working on PSE projects
  • Commercial and/or General Liability insurance with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 in aggregate; Limits can be achieved via a combination of General Liability coverage and Excess/Umbrella
  • Automobile Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence
  • Industry memberships and/or certifications per trade.

There are additional requirements apply to provide PSE Instant Rebates and incentives to customers and to become a Recommended Energy Professional.


How do I apply for and become a PSE Trade Ally?

Interested companies must submit an enrollment application through PSE’s Trade Ally Portal. The enrollment application will ask for:

  • Your company information
  • Copies of your license and insurance documentation
  • Your product and territory information
  • Items to setup your instant rebate and incentive reimbursements (i.e., vendor account creation form, ACH enrollment form, federal W-9)

After you submit your application, our team will take 2-3 weeks to complete your application review and assign training based on the programs and products you apply for. You will need to complete any assigned training and provide any additional items requested during application review. Upon application approval, PSE will send a formal Participation Agreement for signature, which will complete your enrollment.

Ready to apply?

Please visit our Trade Ally Portal to download necessary application forms and to complete your application.

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For questions regarding the application process, we have a monthly open call session for applicants to ask questions in real time. Join the call every 3rd Friday of each month.

You can also contact us by email at tradeallysupport@pse.com.

We look forward to your participation and enrollment as a PSE Trade Ally.