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PSE Renewable Energy Center at Wild Horse marks successful first season of operation
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Nov. 19, 2008) – The growth of renewable energy in Washington is now matched by the popularity of learning about power from the wind and sun, with more than 17,000 visitors from around the world coming to Puget Sound Energy’s Renewable Energy Center in its first season of operation. The center, located at the utility’s Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility near Ellensburg in Kittitas County, Wash., gives visitors a unique look at new ways of producing electric power.
More » Home heating costs and environmental concerns prompt Puget Sound residents to switch to natural gas
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Nov. 17, 2008) – Puget Sound Energy announced today that inquiries regarding natural gas conversions have accelerated in recent months as colder winter weather approaches, due largely to homeowners’ concerns about home heating costs. Since mid-year, actual orders for natural gas service as a result of those inquiries are higher than PSE has seen in recent years due to the company’s rebates, contractor referrals, and distribution line availability.
More » Puget Sound Energy is preparing to respond to potential power outages and natural gas system needs from forecasted storm
Bellevue, Wash. (Nov. 11, 2008) – Puget Sound Energy is closely monitoring the National Weather Service forecast of heavy rains and high winds and is prepared to respond to power outages that may result from the storm front that is expected to reach the Puget Sound region Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. The utility is also getting ready to respond to natural gas system requirements as a result of flooding or landslides.
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