BIMA celebrates 10 years with summer events

PSE is proud to support Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) as it gears up for avibrant summer with a nonstop roster of arts, educational, cultural, and communityprograms, celebrating this “small but mighty” museum’s 10th anniversary.BIMA’s current exhibition Indigenous Strength & Wellness features work bycontemporary artists of the Salish Seas and is drawing rave reviews. … Read more

Join the Bainbridge Island Climate Smart Challenge!

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The City of Bainbridge Island recently launched the new Climate Smart Challenge in support of their Climate Action Plan goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025, and 90% by 2045, compared to 2014. The Challenge encourages residents to think critically about steps they can take to reduce their climate impact associated with home energy … Read more

Bainbridge Island Residential Battery Pilot

Person wearing a PSE vest and white work hat working on a residential battery at the side of a house.

Batteries have the potential to solve energy challenges we all care about – like providing temporary back-up power, storing solar energy, helping businesses manage their usage, and much more. Their ability to provide storage for renewables can also support our desire for cleaner energy. That’s why we’re testing and installing batteries in a number of … Read more

Trimming trees along power lines on Bainbridge Island

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To maintain safe and reliable power, we will trim trees along transmission lines that serve Bainbridge Island during this spring and summer. Our service partner, Asplundh Tree Experts LLC, will trim trees that are too close to power lines in the following areas, as needed: This work could start as soon as late May and … Read more

Learn about Peak Energy Rewards at May 11 webinar

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Join us on Thursday, May 11 from 5 – 6 p.m. for a webinar about Peak Energy Rewards as part of the City of Bainbridge Island’s Climate Smart Challenge. Register for the webinar here. What’s Peak Energy Rewards Peak Energy Rewards is a voluntary pilot program for Bainbridge Island customers who heat with electricity. It uses … Read more

Kitsap Electric Vehicle and Bike Expo on May 20

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Want to learn more about electric vehicles and electric bikes, eat good food, and enjoy music by local bands? On Saturday, May 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. come to the Woodward Middle School on Bainbridge Island for the Kitsap Electric Vehicle and Bike Expo. You’ll hear presentations by experts and be able to talk with owners … Read more

LeadHERship | Honoring Female Leaders

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In March, Bainbridge Community Foundation hosted its annual LeadHERship event in honor of International Women’s Day. BCF created LeadHERship to provide a platform for female leaders to share their stories and inspire action. This year’s event honored women of color in our community, who shared stories of oppression and talked about the power of resilience … Read more

Peacock Family Services

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Peacock Family Services’ mission is to promote the healthy social and emotional development of children by providing nurturing and enriching care and family support. Today, the organization embodies these directives through multiple program strands – licensed childcare/preschool center and school-age Nature Nuts programs, their Partners for Early Learning parent/teacher workshops, and hosting the Alliance of … Read more

Construction at Port Madison Substation starts in late April 

Driveway, with vegetation on both sides, into a fenced electrical substation.

3/29/2023 In the coming years, PSE will upgrade our three substations on Bainbridge Island to improve electric reliability and capacity. Starting this spring, we’ll replace aging equipment and complete some upgrades at the Port Madison Substation. This work will start as soon as late April and continue through this fall. We’ll continue to provide safe, … Read more

Join Peak Energy Rewards during Earth Month! 

Peak Energy Rewards participants are eligible for higher PSE rebates on energy-efficient home products, such as heat pumps, water heaters, and windows. Improving your home’s efficiency can help the environment by lowering your carbon footprint. Plus, you’ll receive $75 each year you participate! About Peak Energy Rewards Peak Energy Rewards is a voluntary energy-efficiency pilot … Read more