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2009 News Releases

Puget Sound Energy to present $25,000 check to the Island County Council of Governments (11/17/2009)

Learn how local businesses can support the development of renewable energy products at the Port Townsend Chamber Business Breakfast Seminar (11/12/2009)

PSE, employees support Skagit County’s low-income food program for the second year in a row (11/12/2009)

Local nonprofits receive financial help from Puget Sound Energy (11/12/2009)

PSE Wild Horse Wind Facility Expansion Enters Service (11/09/2009)

‘Take Winter by Storm’ - get prepared for flooding (11/09/2009)

Puget Sound Energy completes $12.5 million electric system upgrade in Skagit and Whatcom counties (11/06/2009)

Learn about energy at Coyle Community Center Women’s Club community dinner (11/06/2009)

Port of Seattle announces new partners in rail corridor (11/06/2009)

‘Take Winter by Storm’ - get prepared for high wind events (11/02/2009)

PSE completes $46.4 million natural gas system upgrade (11/02/2009)

‘Take Winter by Storm’ by Being Prepared for High Wind Events (10/29/2009)

PSE’s Rock the Bulb Tour comes to Olympia for its final weekend events, offering customers a free, fun, family-friendly energy efficiency festival, including up to 10 free CFL bulbs (10/28/2009)

PSE adds online energy efficiency services for business customers (10/27/2009)

Whidbey Island meets PSE’s Green Power Challenge (10/27/2009)

PSE’s Rock the Bulb™ goes to 11! (10/26/2009)

‘Take Winter by Storm’ by Adopting a Local Street Drain (10/26/2009)

Lake Tapps Winter Season Drawdown to Begin Nov. 1 (10/23/2009)

Puget Sound Energy completes $15 million electric system upgrade to improve customer reliability in the Olympia area (10/23/2009)

Puget Sound Energy, Whatcom County emergency-response agencies invite public to Oct. 27 emergency-preparedness event in Bellingham (10/22/2009)

PSE’s South Whidbey Customer Service Office to celebrate one year anniversary (10/21/2009)

‘Take Winter by Storm’ Launches Winter Weather Preparedness Campaign (10/19/2009)

Take Winter by Storm Campaign Kicks Off With Preparedness Demo (10/16/2009)

Puget Sound Energy, Skagit County emergency-response agencies invite public to Oct. 20 emergency-preparedness event in Burlington (10/16/2009)

PSE’s Rock the Bulb Tour comes to Thurston County for its final two weekend events, offering customers a free, fun, family-friendly energy efficiency festival, including up to 10 free CFL bulbs (10/15/2009)

Puget Sound Energy Files Two Draft ‘Request for Proposals’ with UTC (10/12/2009)

PSE’s Rock the Bulb Tour comes to Puyallup, offering customers a free, fun, family-friendly energy efficiency festival, including up to 10 free CFL bulbs (10/08/2009)

PSE’s Rock the Bulb Tour and ENERGY STAR®’s Exhibit House Come to Auburn, Offering Customers a Free, Fun, Family-Friendly Energy Efficiency Festival, Including up to 10 Free CFL Bulbs (10/07/2009)

PSE, in cooperation with the Bainbridge Island Community Energy Task Force, launches pilot program to test demand reduction technology (10/07/2009)

PSE Backed Magician Makes Energy-Hungry Light Bulbs Disappear into Thin Air! (10/05/2009)

PSE Joins The Electric Vehicle Project (10/02/2009)

PSE to host energy efficiency workshop on Whidbey Island (10/01/2009)

Seattle Business Magazine Recognizes Leaders in Sustainable Business Practices (09/28/2009)

Farm Power Generates Electricity for PSE Customers (09/28/2009)

PSE’s Rock the Bulb Tour comes to Kent offering customers a free, fun, family-friendly energy efficiency festival, including up to 10 free CFL bulbs and $45,000 in prizes (09/28/2009)

PSE energy education series open to all Kitsap residents (09/28/2009)

PSE to demonstrate safe energy practices at community fairs (09/25/2009)

Farm Power Dairy Digester renewable energy plant to go online (09/21/2009)

Public recreational access through Wild Horse re-opens (09/21/2009)

PSE to host workshop at Port Townsend Library to help customers manage their home energy use online (09/16/2009)

PSE’s Green Power Program Wins National Award (09/15/2009)

PSE energy-efficiency experts to help Sedro-Woolley residents save (09/11/2009)

PSE’s Rock the Bulb Rocks! (09/10/2009)

Be Safe and Stay Clear of Power and Natural Gas Lines (09/04/2009)

PSE schedules early morning power outage in Wilkeson and Carbonado Sunday, Sept. 13 (09/03/2009)

Construction begins on new $3.9 million PSE substation to improve electric system reliability and increase capacity in Whatcom County (09/02/2009)

PSE to close Snoqualmie Falls Park this autumn for eight weeks to perform major enhancement work (09/01/2009)

PSE Seeks to Lower Natural Gas Rates by 17.1 Percent, Bringing Rates to 2005 Levels (08/31/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to present the Renton School Board with $25,000 grant for solar-power installation at Hazen High School (08/26/2009)

PSE completes $7.5 million upgrade to Factoria substation (08/21/2009)

PSE to present at Port Townsend Main Street Program’s “Building Safety and Energy Efficiency” merchant breakfast (08/19/2009)

PSE’s Renewable Energy Center and Skagit Service Center awarded LEED® Gold (08/14/2009)

New $3.8 million PSE substation to improve customer reliability and increase system capacity in Lynden area (08/11/2009)

Utility Bill-Payment Assistance Reached a Record 25,000 PSE Customers (08/06/2009)

PSE Acquires All Development Rights to Lower Snake River Wind Energy Project (08/06/2009)

PSE to hold Aug. 18 open house on its Snoqualmie Falls redevelopment (08/06/2009)

PSE to host energy efficiency workshop on Whidbey Island (08/05/2009)

PSE’s Rock the Bulb Tour comes to Anacortes, Oak Harbor, Mount Vernon and Bellingham in August and September offering customers a free, fun, family-friendly energy efficiency festival, including up to 10 free CFL bulbs and $45,000 in prizes (08/04/2009)

Record Heat Brings Record Summer Power Use by PSE Customers (07/31/2009)

Puget Sound Energy Files Updated Energy Strategy with State Regulators (07/30/2009)

PSE’s Rock the Bulb Tour comes to Silverdale, Bremerton, and Port Orchard in August offering customers a free, fun, family-friendly energy efficiency festival, including up to 10 free CFL bulbs and $45,000 in prizes (07/30/2009)

PSE Wind Power Growing in Kittitas County (07/23/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to train local emergency responders (07/22/2009)

Issaquah-area resident and PSE executive honored for natural gas utility industry leadership (07/20/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to train local emergency responders (07/20/2009)

PSE’s Rock the Bulb Campaign to Give Away 400,000 Free CFL Bulbs to Residential Electric Customers from July Through October (07/17/2009)

PSE schedules early morning power outage in Wilkeson and Carbonado this Saturday, July 25 (07/16/2009)

PSE Launches Rock the Bulb Campaign to Give Away 400,000 Free CFL Bulbs (07/15/2009)

PSE office opens in Pomeroy (07/13/2009)

Puget Sound Energy and Project Porchlight seek volunteers to help deliver 275,000 free CFL bulbs to PSE’s residential electric customers to help save energy and the environment (07/06/2009)

New PSE substation and upgraded electric system increase capacity, improve reliability and add aesthetic appeal to downtown Bremerton (07/02/2009)

PSE Praises Congressional Action on Climate Change (07/01/2009)

PSE schedules early morning power outage in downtown Bellingham this Sunday, June 28 (06/24/2009)

Solar power for safer and thirst quenching outdoor fun for Whidbey Island senior citizens and their dogs (06/18/2009)

Puget Sound Energy’s Fish-Enhancement Efforts Contribute to Record Half-Million Baker River Juvenile Salmon Heading to Sea (06/16/2009)

Puget Sound Energy Foundation to Award $119,000 in Charitable Grants to 42 Local Organizations as Part of First Funding Round in 2009 (06/11/2009)

PSE Distributes 10 Million CFL Bulbs to Electric Customers (06/08/2009)

PSE to Make Major Enhancements at Snoqualmie Falls Hydro Project (06/04/2009)

PSE Offers Payment Plans, Assistance and Energy Efficiency Incentives to Help Customers Manage Energy Costs (06/03/2009)

Puget Sound Energy’s Updated Long-Range Energy Strategy Stays Focused on Energy Efficiency, Wind Power, and Natural Gas (06/01/2009)

PSE to Join National Coalition for Energy-Efficient Water Heaters (05/27/2009)

Puget Sound Energy Urges Everyone to Contact 811 to “Call Before You Dig” to Schedule a Free Utility Locator and Marking Service (05/22/2009)

Energy Opportunities in a Changing Economy: Powerful Business Conference to Provide Practical Energy Solutions for Local Business Interests (05/21/2009)

Puget Sound Energy Salmon-Protection Efforts Receive National Recognition for Second Time This Year (05/12/2009)

PSE Requests Immediate 12.5 Percent Decrease in Natural Gas Rates and 11-Month Review Process for Modest Electric and Natural Gas General Rate Case Increase for Spring 2010 (05/08/2009)

PSE urges customers to be safe with Mylar balloons and kites (05/01/2009)

PSE helps Whidbey Island customers go green (05/01/2009)

PSE prepared for six week closure of Hood Canal Bridge (05/01/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to remove hazardous trees in Olympia (04/28/2009)

PSE to build new electric substation in Maple Valley (04/22/2009)

PSE to help customers put green back into their wallets on Earth Day and every day (04/21/2009)

PSE grants bring solar power to four local schools (04/20/2009)

PSE encourages residential customers to take advantage of up to $8,000 in combined utility rebates and federal tax credits to make energy efficient home improvements (04/14/2009)

PSE Green Power Program in Top 10 in national rankings (04/13/2009)

Washington DNR recognizes Puget Sound Energy for quality in tree-trimming practices (04/10/2009)

King County, PSE, and Bio Energy-Washington teaming up to generate green energy from landfill gas (04/06/2009)

PSE recognizes local contractors with Energy Efficiency Action awards for outstanding work with homeowners (04/02/2009)

Puget Sound Energy investing $50 million on new hatchery, fish trap to further aid Baker River salmon (04/01/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to donate and help plant trees in Poulsbo as part of city's Arbor Day celebration (03/31/2009)

Puget Sound Energy customers holding neighborhood party to celebrate Covington-Berrydale 230 kV construction project (03/30/2009)

PSE customers in need to receive $50,000 boost to help pay energy bills through utility investor donation to The Salvation Army Warm Home Fund (03/30/2009)

Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility visitors help fight hunger in the Kittitas Valley (03/30/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to donate $50,000 to The Salvation Army Warm Home Fund (03/27/2009)

PSE grant to bring solar power online at Thomas Jefferson High School (03/27/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to train local emergency responders (03/25/2009)

Valley Cities honors PSE employee with community service award (03/25/2009)

Puget Sound Energy to train local emergency responders (03/23/2009)

Energy conservation grants from Puget Sound Energy fuel energy efficient new multifamily construction in Western Washington (03/18/2009)

$13 million in bill-payment assistance still available to PSE customers (03/13/2009)

PSE backs youth fundraising efforts with CFL bulbs (03/12/2009)

Puget Sound PSE leases office space in Pomeroy (03/11/2009)

Puget Sound Energy sets March electric and natural gas peak records, withdraws natural gas supplies from storage to meet customer needs, making room for less expensive supplies next winter (03/11/2009)

PSE Energy Advisors to advise customers how to save energy and money at KXLE Home, Business and Garden Show in Ellensburg this weekend (03/06/2009)

PSE will be a participating sponsor at this weekend's Bainbridge Island "Going Green" Home and Garden Show (03/06/2009)

PSE Energy Advisors to help customers save energy at Whatcom County Home Show in Lyden this Friday-Sunday, March 6-8 (03/06/2009)

PSE completes new $3.5 million Olympia substation (03/05/2009)

Five Washington businesses to be honored by the EPA for their energy conservation efforts (03/05/2009)

Puget Energy files Form 10-K for 2008 (03/03/2009)

PSE offers $1,200 instant rebates to the first 400 residential customers who install ductless heat pumps (02/19/2009)

PSE completes $18 million Bellevue natural gas line project (02/17/2009)

PSE engineer wins international award (02/16/2009)

275 Lake Hills homeowners receive free CFL bulbs from PSE and learn about energy conservation and safety (02/13/2009)

Customers will save $30 million in energy costs annually after receiving rebates and grants in 2008 from PSE's record-setting energy efficiency programs (02/12/2009)

PSE goes to Capitol Hill to push for full funding of low income heating assistance (02/11/2009)

Puget Holdings completes acquisition of Puget Energy and Puget Sound Energy (02/06/2009)

New PSE substation and upgraded electric system increase capacity and improve reliability in Bellingham area (02/05/2009)

Cost-saving upgrades that improve home values on the rise in Western Washington (02/03/2009)

PSE buys two natural gas-fired electric generators for $22.6 million at utility's Whitehorn facility in Whatcom County (02/02/2009)

PSE and RES Americas move forward with Southeast Washington wind energy development (01/27/2009)

Construction on energy-efficient addition to Puget Sound Energy's new Factoria Service Center progresses (01/26/2009)

Bellevue's Lake Hills residents learn from each other about energy efficiency and safety (01/26/2009)

Puget Sound Energy successfully completes $250 million debt financing (01/23/2009)

Puget Energy declares special pro-rata dividend in preparation for completing merger with Puget Holdings LLC by Feb. 6 (01/22/2009)

Puget Sound Energy merger parties expect to close by Feb. 6 (01/16/2009)

PSE biologist earns "Top Newsmaker" honor from leading industry journal (01/15/2009)

PSE reminds customers low-income and other assistance is available for heating bills (01/14/2009)

LOTT Conservation Project Receives Largest Grant Ever Issued by PSE (01/12/2009)

PSE employees donate to Ferndale Food Bank (01/12/2009)

Puget Sound Energy encourages customers to follow flood safety tips (01/07/2009)

PSE offers renewable energy grants to local schools (01/07/2009)

Dividends declared on Puget Energy common, Puget Sound Energy preferred stock (01/06/2009)