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Monthy PromotionsMonthly PromotionsJuly 2012 Puget Sound Energy bill insertsand informationIncluded in your electronic or mailed statement is information on ways to saveenergy and manage costs, as well as safety tips.Download InsertsEnergyWise newsletterPromotion: Discover the benefitsof living in an ENERGY STAR home; Learn more aboutENERGY STAR home builders inyour areaPromotion: Get up to 750 inwindow rebates when youupgrade to energy-efficientwindows; Get your freeHomePrint assessmentPromotion: Find additionalsavings on energy-efficientrefrigerators by Whirlpool;Recycle your old fridge or freezerand get a free pickup and 20from PSEPromotion: Get a 10 instant showerhead rebate; Learn more aboutsaving energy and waterPromotion: Get up to 20 in rebates for LED lamps; Learn more aboutcommercial rebates on LED productsPromotion: Check out PSE's Contractor Alliance Network; Get up to 1,700 in insulation rebatesPromotion: Learn more about Green Power; Sign up for Green PowerEnvelope messaging for current month's billBill print messagesBack of bill information (see interactive version t/monthlyPromotions/Pages/default.aspx[7/3/2012 4:44:28 PM]

J u ly - a u g u s t 2 0 1 2IN THIS ISSUE- Summer safety reminders- New rates set- Protect electronic equipment- Earn cash back with rebates- “Safe at Home” Mariners gameCall before you digCall 811 twobusiness daysbefore diggingto help preventserious injuriesor potentialhazardsfrom striking or damagingunderground utility lines.Washington law requires alldigging projects on private, publicand commercial property tohave utilities marked. For moreinformation about “Call BeforeYou Dig,” visit www.call811.com.Llame 811antes de cavar.Efforts to boost salmon runs enablecustomers to receive clean hydroelectricityAt our Baker River Hydroelectric Project in Skagit County, we arebuilding a second floating surface collector on the Baker River, thistime to aid the downstream migration of juvenile salmon and troutaround our 285-foot-high Lower Baker Dam.The work is the latest in a series of fish-enhancement projects by PSEat the two-dam, 170-megawatt hydroelectric facility. The two damsgenerate enough electricity from clean, free-falling water to power thehomes of 130,000 PSE customers.The new technologically-advanced collector will help young fishmove past Lower Baker Dam. The new facility largely mirrors theheralded fish collector (above) PSE completed in 2008 on Baker Lake,upstream of Upper Baker Dam.Our fisheries initiatives, resulting from a renewed, 50-year operatinglicense from federal regulators for the hydropower facility, are payingoff. In 2011, a record run of adult sockeye salmon—10 times thehistoric average—returned to the river to spawn. The new LakeShannon fish collector is scheduled to be operational by spring 2013.Summer energy tips to stay cool:Puget Sound Energy1-888-225-5773TTY: 1-800-962-9498PSE.com Manage youraccount and pay online. Close blinds and drapes to block direct sunlight. When possible, use a fan instead of an air conditioner. Add insulation to make your home more energy efficientthroughout the year. If operating an air conditioner, set the thermostat no lower than78 degrees.

Know how to recognize a PSE employeeWays to pay onlinePSE’s online billing and paymentfeature provides an emailnotification with specific informationabout the amount of your bill andthe due date embedded in themessage. Log on to PSE.comand sign up for “My PSE Account”to enroll. Other online paymentoptions include electronic paymentthrough your bank or automaticwithdrawal from your bankaccount, at no charge. Paymentby credit or debit card incursa 4.95 fee to a third-partyprocessing service. You also maysign up for a free doxo account atwww.doxo.com/PSE to securelyreceive, pay and file your PSE bills.New rates setIn mid-May, state regulatorsset new rates for electricity andnatural gas following an 11-monthreview. Electricity rates for PSEresidential customers increased2.8 percent, while natural gasrates increased 1.3 percent.The increased rates recoverinvestments made in our LowerSnake River Wind Project inGarfield County, which went intoservice in February, and costsassociated with infrastructureupgrades, operations and PSE’scapital structure.All PSE employees and contractors haveidentification badges bearing their name,photograph and identification number andare required to displaytheir badge if asked. Ourfield employees wearclothing and uniforms(see photos) bearingthe Puget SoundEnergy name andlogo. If you areunsure aboutan employee’sidentification, orwant to verify thenature of the work, callus at 1-888-225-5773.Summer safety remindersThink Safe.Be Safe.Now that summer has finally arrived, makesure your outdoor projects are done safelyaround overhead utility lines. Keep these important tips in mind: Never climb trees near power lines, even if the power lines arenot touching the trees. Keep balloons, kites and toys, such as remote control aircraft,away from overhead electric lines. Never try to retrieve any type of balloon, kite or toy that becomescaught in a power line. Leave it alone and immediately call PSEat 1-888-225-5773. Make sure that there’s at least a 10-foot clearance from overheadpower lines when using ladders or long-handled tools for painting,roofing, tree-pruning or cleaning a pool.

Surge protection for home electronicsTo help protect expensive home electronic equipment, likecomputers, televisions, printers and other devices, consider a surgesuppressor or surge arrester. Surges can originate either insideor outside your home or building. A surge suppressor, commonlya power strip, helps protect equipment from potentially damagingvoltages. A surge arrester, which is installed in or near a home’smain electric service panel, close to the electric meter, helps protectall the circuits in a house or office from spikes in voltage of up to20,000 volts. Surge suppressors are available at hardware andhome improvement stores. Surge arresters should be installed by alicensed electrician. Check your homeowners insurance policy forcoverage of power surges.Suspect a natural gas leak?Leave the area, then call.“Safe at Home”: 8 Mariners ticketsJoin us at the Safe at HomeMariners game on September 7.Bring your family and friends tothe ballpark to learn about beingsafe around natural gas andelectricity. Participate in a safetyquiz, with the chance to win anemergency preparedness kit.In a natural gas emergency, callPuget Sound Energy toll free at1-888-225-5773 from a safe distance.We respond 24 hours a day, sevendays a week, at no charge.En el evento de una emergenciaocasionado por gas natural, favorde llamar sin cobro a Puget SoundEnergy al tef.1-888-225-5773 lugar seguro. Responderemosa su emergencia las 24 horas del dia, 7 dias por semana sincosto alguno.Friday Sept. 7, 7:10 p.m.Athletics vs. MarinersSafeco FieldPurchase your discounted 8ticket in the View Reserved sectionby going to seattlemariners.com/PSEsafeathome.Please note: The online ticket offeris for PSE customers only and isnot available at Seattle Marinersteam stores or box office outlets.Go PaperlessSave time and postagePSE.com

Earn cash back for your summer projectsIf your summer projects include cleaning out yourgarage or remodeling your kitchen, Puget SoundEnergy is here to help. We have rebates up to 370 for high-efficiency appliances and a recyclingprogram for old refrigerators or freezers.Extra refrigerator? Get rid of that old energywasting refrigerator or freezer; it could be costingyou up to 200 a year on your PSE bill. Ourrecyclers will come to your house, unplug your oldrefrigerator and freezer, haul them away for free andgive you 20 for each old appliance. Residential electric customerscan sign up at PSE.com/Recycling or call toll free at 1-877-577-0510.Remodeling your kitchen? Take advantage of rebates on ENERGYSTAR -qualified refrigerators. Go online at PSE.com/Appliances fora 50 rebate for the purchase of qualifying high-efficiency Whirlpool,KitchenAid, Maytag and Gladiator refrigerators. Also, PSE customersqualify for an instant 300 discount with an online purchase of thenew ENERGY STAR Gladiator Chillerator. The only refrigeratordesigned specifically for the garage, it uses less energy than a40 watt light bulb. Your purchase will qualify for the 50 rebate,found online. Call a PSE Energy Advisor at 1-800-562-1482 or visitPSE.com/Appliances for more information.Customers save money andreduce energy useWith a focus on helpingcustomers save on energycosts, PSE has budgeted 111 million this year to bringenergy efficiency measures tolocal communities, residentialcustomers, multifamily housingunits and municipal buildings aswell as to schools, businessesand industries. Your efforts tosave energy pay off. In 2011,your energy-efficiency effortshelped lower electricity andnatural gas bills by more than 160 million.Check your natural gas pipingPSE regularly inspects the underground natural gaspipelines in the street and to your meter to make sure theyare operating properly and safely. If you have buried pipingto pools, hot tubs, natural gas barbecues or detachedbuildings, the piping is usually not maintained by PSE.(There are a few special cases where PSE installed andagreed to maintain the piping.)Buried piping may leak or corrode if it is not maintained. Itshould be periodically inspected by a licensed plumbingcontractor and repaired if any unsafe condition is discovered.Puget Sound Energy1-888-225-5773TTY: 1-800-962-9498For information about rates andyour rights and responsibilities,please call or visit us online.3671 06/12Printed with soy ink on recycled PugetSoundEnergyHot tubPoolGas-poweredbarbecue or fireplacePSE gas meterExternal buildingPipelinePipeline maintenance ismaintenance property owner’s responsibility.is PSE’sresponsibility.Visit our localcustomer service officesMost offices are open M-F, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.Bellingham — 1329 N. State St.Ellensburg — 207 N. Pearl St.Freeland — 1794 Main St.Oak Harbor — 231 SE Barrington Dr. #101Olympia — 2711 Pacific Ave. SEPort Townsend — 181 Quincy St. #101Vashon Island — 18125 Vashon Hwy. SW

BEING COMFORTABLEIN YOUR HOME ISRE-ENERGIZINGYou can’t see comfort. But you can see all the details that go into creating it. If you’re looking tobe more comfortable living in your home, it’s time to check out a Northwest ENERGY STAR Home.These homes are built from the ground up to be the most efficient buildings possible.The benefits of living in a Northwest ENERGY STAR Home: Better for your pocketbook. Homes are at least 15 percent more efficient than homes built to code,making them some of the most energy-efficient homes on the market today. Increased comfort. From the low U-factor windows and mastic-sealed ductwork to the high-performanceheat pump and properly installed insulation, your home will have a feeling of coziness and comfort. Healthier indoor air. Providing proper ventilation, minimizing air leaksand installing point source ventilation in bathrooms and laundry rooms formoisture management ensures clean, healthy indoor air and better for theenvironment.PSE.COM/BuyANewHome

Saving energy is good for you and the environment.PSE can help you get started.For a list of ENERGY STAR home builders in the area or to learn more information on the benefits ofbuying an ENERGY STAR qualified home, return this completed form with your bill payment or call aPSE Energy Advisor at 1-800-562-1482, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Name Signature(please print)Service Address City State ZIPMailing Address (if different) City State ZIPPhone PSE Account No.(optional)E-mail4429 05/12Yes! Sign me up for PSE’s free Re-Energize Your Home e-newsletter.KNOWTHEFACTSBEFOREYOU BUYTalk to your buildertoday about thebenefits of purchasingan ENERGY STARqualified home, andtake one step closerto saving energy andmoney in a comfortablenew home!