Puget Sound Energy will celebrate its first public electric vehicle charging station in Pierce County with the opening of its newest Up & Go Electric location at the Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse in Sumner. The expansion into Pierce County is made possible in part through a partnership with the Old Cannery and City of Sumner.
Demand for public charging stations in the Puget Sound region continues to grow, as more drivers make the transition to EVs. The City of Sumner and The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse share a desire, along with PSE, to help encourage that transition.
The Old Cannery, a successful Sumner staple for more than 40 years, also shares a vision of a sustainable future.
"This partnership between PSE, The City of Sumner & The Old Cannery not only fosters sustainable mobility but also enhances the accessibility of Historical Downtown Sumner," said David Radcliffe, CEO of the Old Cannery. "With the convenience of charging, visitors can explore our charming streets, patronize local restaurants, and support our vibrant community. Together, we're powering progress and enriching experiences for all."
This new charging station is part of PSE's ongoing effort toward providing much-needed charging and utility infrastructure, while also expanding transportation electrification benefits throughout the region.
The new station will be maintained by PSE and feature two DC fast-charging ports and two Level 2 charging ports that can charge almost any type of electric car, truck, or SUV. The station will be open 24/7 to all drivers, regardless of whether they are PSE customers.
This is the sixth of at least eight public charging stations PSE plans to open across its service area; the first opened in Lacey in September 2020. PSE is also offering incentives covering up to 100% of the installation costs for businesses and organizations that want to bring a public charging station to their communities through its new Up & Go Electric for Public program.
"We know EVs are a big part of the clean energy transformation, and as a trusted utility, we're uniquely positioned to support and enable that transformation," said Aaron August, PSE senior vice president and chief customer and transformation officer. "We appreciate our partnership with the Cannery, and its commitment to sustainability as it helps us bring more EV charging options to Pierce County."
A greener way to charge
Electricity purchased at the Sumner public charging station is matched with 100% renewable energy through our Green Power program, setting our Up & Go Electric stations apart as a greener way to charge.
Easy to use
All drivers - not just PSE customers - can use the Up & Go Electric app to take advantage of simple mobile payment options, monitor their charging session remotely, and more.
PSE, through our Up & Go Electric program, wants to make it as easy as possible for customers to save money and help the environment by accelerating widespread transportation electrification. To learn more about electric vehicles and Up & Go Electric, visit pse.com/electricvehicles.
Media Contact:
Gerald Tracy, 1-888-831-7250, psenewsroom@pse.com
Puget Sound Energy is proud to serve our neighbors and communities in 10 Washington counties. We're the state's largest utility, supporting more than 1.2 million electric customers and nearly 900,000 natural gas customers. We aspire to be a beyond net zero carbon energy company by 2045.
