To improve electric reliability for Bainbridge Island customers, PSE replaced some aging equipment at the Port Madison Substation this summer. We replaced: In addition, we trimmed trees near the substation and along the transmission lines that serve the island, installed a new pole, and adjusted some existing poles near the substation. We will return next … Read more
We’re in the early stages of a future electric distribution system reliability project on Bainbridge Island. As part of this work, survey crews from AES Consultants, Inc. will be collecting survey data, including right-of-way boundaries and vegetation assessments, in various locations around Bainbridge Island (see project map above). Survey work will begin Monday, October 9, … Read more
Bainbridge Island customers who enroll in Flex Smart+ are helping PSE meet our region’s growing demand for electricity by using smart technology. By allowing PSE to automatically adjust their smart thermostat or water heater, Flex Smart+ participants prevent spikes in energy usage that would otherwise happen during extreme hot or cold weather, when people use … Read more
Earlier this month, the PSE Foundation announced the recipients of a $600,000 competitive grant program that will support 115 nonprofit organizations across the 10 counties PSE serves. The 2023 grant awards empower resiliency within the areas of food security, shelter, literacy, and nonprofit staff development and training. From Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County, the following … Read more
The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum plays a vital role in preserving and sharing the rich history and stories of Bainbridge Island. It achieves this by curating exhibits and hosting community programs and events that inspire this unique community to connect and explore different perspectives while celebrating the diverse stories of Bainbridge Island. Join the Museum … Read more
West Sound Wildlife Shelter has been providing injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife a second chance at life for over thirty years! Help continue the caring by joining them for their largest fundraiser of the year, the Call to the Wild Gala and Auction, on October 21 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kiana Lodge. … Read more
Later this fall, the Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) will be installing a new exhibition titled, Home, a modular exhibit from the Freeman Foundation Asian Culture Exhibit Series. The exhibit is designed to bring children and families together to examine the insides and outsides of Chinese, Japanese, and Hmong homes. With a focus on cooking and … Read more
Peak Energy Rewards is now called Flex Smart+. Sign up by December 31 to receive an extra $75. You’ll also receive $75 per device for enrolling Nest or ecobee thermostats and $30 per device for enrolling Mysa or Sinopé thermostats, plus more for staying enrolled. You’ll also be eligible for exclusive savings on energy-efficient home upgrades such … Read more