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Learn about energy at Coyle Community Center Women’s Club community dinner

PSE to explain sizing, safety and operation of emergency generators for attendees

BELLEVUE, Wash. (Nov. 6, 2009) - Event Advisory:

What:		Puget Sound Energy will discuss issues associated with the use of standby or back-up generators at the Coyle Community Center Women’s Club dinner on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center in Coyle, Wash. Larry Berdan, a program manager for the utility’s Energy Efficiency Services will explain how to better understand the safe, legal and proper use of both portable and permanently installed generators. Attendees will also receive a free compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb from PSE (while supplies last). Cost for dinner is $8 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 to 10. All proceeds are donated to Coyle Community Services.
When:		Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Where:		Laurel B. Johnson Community Center 923 Hazel Point Road, Coyle 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Background:		This is the sixth in a series of energy efficiency presentations PSE has offered to the communities of Jefferson County this year. This presentation will cover portable and permanently installed, automatic-start generators and the use of natural gas, propane, diesel or gasoline fuels. PSE has personnel that can help customers find pre-screened contractors and provide information on the additional steps necessary when installing any standby generator equipment. Commercial and residential customers will learn how to assess the size of generator they need and costs associated with owning and operating a generator. Visit PSE.com for more information.

About Puget Sound Energy

Washington state’s oldest local energy utility, Puget Sound Energy serves more than 1 million electric customers and nearly 750,000 natural gas customers in 11 counties. A subsidiary of Puget Energy, PSE meets the energy needs of its growing customer base through incremental, cost-effective energy conservation, procurement of sustainable energy resources, and far-sighted investment in the energy-delivery infrastructure. PSE employees are dedicated to providing great customer service and delivering energy that is safe, reliable, reasonably priced, and environmentally responsible.

Contact information:

Rebekah Anderson, 1-888-831-7250