PSE could shut off power lines in WA areas with high wildfire risk

As wildfire season approaches in western Washington, Puget Sound Energy says it has a plan in place to ensure the safety of communities with high-risk wildfire conditions.The utility says this fire season, they may use a tool to temporarily shut off power lines to help prevent wildfires from starting. It's called a Public Safety Power Shutoff , with PSE calling it a measure of last resort.Here's how it works.

PSPS could be used anywhere in PSE’s service area if weather conditions are worse enough. Usually, this is a combination of strong winds, very dry vegetation, and low humidity.An emergency power shutoff will likely come after close monitoring of the forecast in high-risk areas, with the goal of notifying customers at least two days in advance.In 2022, PSE and several other Pacific Northwest energy companies significantly increased spending on wildfire mitigation.

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