January 2021 Announcing The Online Workshop Newsletter

Topics: Join us for an online community workshop for the "missing link" transmission project and share your feedback about the new "missing link" transmission line project between Jan. 22 - Feb. 12.

January 2021 RSVP for Community Workshop

Topics: Remember to RSVP for the "missing link" transmission community workshop and take a closer look at route segments and share feedback until Feb. 12

January 2021 Tomorrow's the Missing Link Transmission Line Workshop (Jan. 21)!

Topics: There's still time to RSVP for the "missing link" transmission community workshop and take a closer look at route segments and share feedback until Feb. 12

January 2021 The Segment Explorer is now available

Topic: Take a closer look at route segments through the Segment Explorer!

January 2021

Topics: PSE sets "Beyond Net Zero Carbon by 2045" goal, Segment Explorer tool launched at the "missing link" community workshop and The ECO-PAC powers Kitsap storm staging area.

March 2021

Topics: More than $1 million awarded in solar installation grants, Upcoming CSB 5 meeting, PSE Foundation provides grants to five local organizations

April 2021

Topics: RSVP for May 3, 2021 online workshop, Community Sounding Board meeting recap, Highlighting Bainbridge Youth Services, Highlighting Helpline House, Raising Resilience hosts a sexual assault awareness event to support youth, Highlighting the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.

May 2021 The Route Explorer is now available

Topics: Learn about route options for the "Missing Link" Project and share your feedback!

May 2021

Topics: PSE shares "missing link" route options at second online community workshop, Share your feedback for the "missing link" project by June 2, Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale is back for 2021, Highlighting the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, Reflection and contemplation at Bloedel Reserve, Be part of the clean electricity transformation and take our survey by June 1

June 2021

Topics: COVID-19 Bill Assistance Program, PSE forms Equity Advisory Group as it develops its Clean Energy Implementation Plan, Upcoming Winslow Tap pole replacement work, The Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) reopens, Highlighting West Sound Wildlife Shelter.

July 2021

Topics: PSE Foundation's Community HEALing grants open now, PSE seeks bid for new energy resources, PSE will host online information sessions this year, Bainbridge Island Rotary Auction, PSE sponsors film "Honor Thy Mother", PSE supports Housing Resources Bainbridge first digital newsletter.

August 2021

Topics: Underground transmission line information session recap, upcoming information session on electric and magnetic fields, Deadline extended - Apply for a PSE Foundation HEALing grant, Green Power on Bainbridge Island, Bid & Buy for BIMA, Bainbridge Island's Day of Preparedness.

September 2021

Topics: Looking toward storm season, National Drive Electric Week, Upcoming information session on electric and magnetic fields, 2021 Haunted Hay Ride, Bainbridge Island Senior/ Community Center Resource Fair, Kitsap Strong Resiliency Summit.

October 2021

Topics: Puget Sound Energy invites public comment on Draft Clean Energy Implementation Plan, Energy Awareness Month, PSE's Community Solar program, Recap of electric and magnetic fields (EMF) information session, PSE Supports KidsUp! The Next Generation of Play at Battle Point Park on Bainbridge Island.

November 2021 (Corrected)

Topics: Join us for the announcement of the preferred route for the “missing link” transmission line project, Bainbridge Island City Council’s recommendations on the routing of the Missing Link, Stay cozy and comfy this fall while saving on energy efficient options for your home, Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour, Holiday at Fay is back on Bainbridge Island.

December 2021

Topics: PSE's Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) is here, PSE selects a route for "missing link" transmission line to improve reliability on Bainbridge Island, Community Sounding Board wrap-up, PSE supports park and recreation programs on Bainbridge Island.

January 2020

Topics: Join an online information session, apply for PSE's Community Sounding Board, Fletcher Bay-area distribution upgrades are underway, PSE helps families and the environment through its 'Powerful Patnerships' program, High voltage safety presentation recap and Bloedel Reserve Solstice Walks.

Feburary/March 2020

Topics: Ready to make the switch to an electric vehicle article, thanks for joining our first online information session, kicking off the community engagement process for the "missing link" transmission line, 2019 Powerful Partners celebration, Improving neighborhood electric reliability for the Crystal Springs/Point White area

March 4 Community Sounding Board postponement

Topics: Announcing the postponement of 3/5 Community Sounding Board meeting

May 2020

Topics: Community Sounding Board meeting resumes online, supporting communities dealing with the impacts of COVID-19 and Powerful Partner spotlight-Housing Resources Bainbridge.

June 2020

Topics: survey work begins for NE Lafayette Avenue project, thanks for joining our first Community Sounding Board meetings, update project beginning on Bainbridge, Bainbridge Island Land Trust sponsorship and Bainbridge Youth Services Fun Run.

August 2020

Topics: PSE foundation COVID-19 response and recovery competitive grants, upgrade and save on energy-efficient products, upcoming information sessions for the "missing link" transmission line, Fletcher Bay Road project complete, PSE runs for Bainbridge Youth Services and Preservation Partners Summer Celebration.

September 2020

Topics: PSE Up & Go Electric installs EV charging stations on Bainbridge Island, Join us for a Community Sounding Board transmission line information session, Bainbridge Community Foundation's Community Response Fund and We are all in on All in WA's Digital Equity initiative.

October 2020

Topics: Small Business Energy Makeover Contest, Winslow Tap transmission pole replacements, Update on the “missing link” transmission line community engagement, Bainbridge Prepares: Virtual Day of Preparedness, and Kitsap Humane Society’s Animal Krackers.

December 2020

Topics: PSE Green Direct customers begin receiving renewable energy from Skookumchuck Wind Facility, Go all in to help Washington State, Save the date for the community workshop for the "missing link" transmission line project, Community Response Fund delivers much-needed assistance to local non-profits, We are Raising Resilience together launched to support Bainbridge Island families, and Haunted Hayride hits the road.

February 2019

Topics: Responding to snowstorms in Kitsap County, being prepared for inclement weather, Powerful Partner: Bainbridge Youth Services, renewable energy programs, Karen Brubeck moves to new role at PSE

March 2019

Topics: Welcoming PSE's new Community Outreach Team on Bainbridge, Powerful Partnership with West Sound Wildlife Shelter, Grand Old 4th Poster winner

June 2019

Topics: Save money and energy with offers from PSE, silent auction and party: BIMA Bash, Bainbridge Grand Old Fourth, BI Rotary Auction and Rummage sale

July 2019

Topics: Join us for a conversation on our energy future, a powerful partnership- your opportunity to double your impact, introducing the Eco-Pac, a battery on wheels, summer events recap: TeamPSE supports the Bainbridge Island Rotary Auction and Rummage Sale, Grand Old Fourth goes off with a bang, visit PSE at Sounds of Summer

September 2019

Topics: Joins us for Three Days of Preparedness, Thanks for the conversation, Bainbridge, PSE to attend local electric vehicle event, Sponsorship: Boledel Reserve Garden Party, Studio Tour, Sounds of Summer concert series, Movies in the Park and Housing Resources Bainbridge fundraising concert.

October 2019

Topics: Learn about our plans to improve electric reliability, storm season preparation, Drive Electric Kitsap, Three Days of Preparedness and Bainbridge Youth Services opens its doors to a brand new facility.

November 2019

Topics: Investing in electric reliability and grid modernization, help us shape project-related information sessions, Housing Resources annual fundraising breakfast, Bainbridge Youth Services breakfast, Turn Back Time Gala, Annual tree lighting ceremony and West Sound Wildlife Shelter's holiday open house.

December 2019

Topics: PSE moves closer to coal-free electricity years ahead of schedule, Apply for PSE's Community Sounding Board, Save the date for information session, Project presentation to Council, Bainbridge Island Downtown Association's holiday event recap and Winter Wonderland 2019.

December 2018

Topics: Celebrating the holiday season on Bainbridge, BIDA Tree Lighting Ceremony, Bainbridge Island Studio tour, winter wonderland, support to Pleasant Beach Village, Helpline House Food Bank, restoring power after a storm

October 2018

Topics: October is National Energy Awareness Month, status of Green Direct program on Bainbridge, HORSE digester PSE pilot project ends, PSE's mobile app gets a major upgrade for more options, PSE sponsors 4th Annual 3-Days of Preparedness and Film

September 2018

Topics: 4th annual Three Days of Preparedness events, preparing for storm season, Bainbridge #1 in renewables programs, PSE in the Community.

July 2018

Topics: Rotary Club Annual Auction & Rummage Sale, BIDA Street Dance, BYS Fun run, Grand Old 4th, a shout out to our PSE meter department, August newsletter hiatus

June 2018

Topics: renewable outreach extended, HORSE biodigester updates, BIMA BASH!, Hunger doesn't take a vacation, KiDiMu anniversary celebration, upcoming events on Bainbridge Island

April 2018

Topics: reducing carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2040, 2018 Bainbridge renewables plan, 2017 renewables year in review, Bainbridge takes on climate change

March 2018

Topics: electric reliability improvements, 2018 Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce dinner, art scholarship winner, HORSE's new pasture, lowering our carbon footprint

February 2018

Topics: 2018 Powerful Partnerships, transformer replacement, Bainbridge Schools Foundation Gala Auction Dinner, Chilly Hilly Bike Race, BYS Fun Run artwork contest

January 2018

Topics: reducing PSE's carbon footprint 50 percent by 2040, HORSE biodigester finds new pasture, long term reliability on Bainbridge, staying safe around high voltage electricity

December 2017

Topics: how power is restored after a storm, holiday season events, Powerful Partnership, sponsorship of Helpline House, Bainbridge Youth Services, and Bainbridge Island Downtown Association

October 2017

Topics: October town halls, how power gets to you, preparing for storm season, new Powerful Partner

Town Hall Reminder, October 2017

Topic: Reminder of invitation to upcoming town halls

September 2017

Topics: Invitation to upcoming town halls, HORSE biodigester update, August-September events, Helpline House and IslandWood sponsorships

July 2017

Topics: Working together on the Island's energy future, Blakely Ave NE undergrounding project, PSE supports KiDiMu summer programming, 4th of July events on Bainbridge, Green Direct program

City-run utility effort update, June 2017

Topic: City Council's decision to discontinue consideration of creating a City-run utility

June 2017

Topics: City’s electric utility effort, PSE supports Bainbridge Island Museum of Art auction, Green Power, Bainbridge in Bloom garden tour, Bainbridge Schools Foundation emergency preparedness grant

City Council meetings, May 2017

Topics: Information about upcoming Bainbridge City Council meetings on June 6 and June 13

May 2017

Topics: City’s electric utility effort, PSE sponsors art award, Green Direct, Solar Choice, Green Power

April 2017

Topics: City’s electric utility effort, system improvement projects, new Solar Choice program

City Council Meeting, March 2017

Topics: City Council meeting discussion regarding municipalization

March 2017

Topics: Town Hall questions and answers, PSE sponsorship highlights, new phone number

February 2017

Topics: Upcoming town halls discussing City’s electric utility effort, PSE awards over $40,000 to the Grow Community, new Facebook page and newly updated website

January 2017

Topics: City’s electric utility effort, PSE sponsorship highlights, Harbour Public House bio-digester and new Facebook page