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This week�s continued cold weather with below-freezing temperatures pushed Puget Sound Energy�s customer natural gas usage to a new record high on Friday (Dec. 19), surpassing the one set earlier this week. PSE�s natural gas demand reached 780,000 MMBtus (million British thermal units), surpassing Monday�s usage of 755,881 MMBtus. Friday�s peak electricity usage of 4,772 MW (megawatts), which occurred at 6 p.m., did not break Monday�s record of 4,906 MW. PSE has sufficient supplies of electricity and natural gas to meet this week�s exceptional demand. Anticipating this weekend�s high winds and cold temperatures, PSE crews and employees are on alert to respond to any customer electric outages or natural gas emergencies. PSE cautions customers that December�s increased energy usage will be reflected in future energy bills and urges everyone to use energy wisely, particularly during the peak periods of customer use from 6:30 to 9 a.m. and from 4 to 7:30 p.m. PSE customers who think they may have difficulty with higher bills should contact the utility to inquire about payment plans or other available payment assistance options. For more energy-saving tips and information about bill-payment plans, visit PSE.com or call 1-888-225-5773. About Puget Sound Energy Washington state�s oldest and largest energy utility, with a 6,000-square-mile service area stretching across 11 counties, Puget Sound Energy serves more than 1 million electric customers and nearly 750,000 natural gas customers. PSE, a subsidiary of Puget Energy (NYSE:PSD), meets the energy needs of its growing customer base primarily in Western Washington through incremental, cost-effective energy conservation, procurement of sustainable energy resources, and far-sighted investment in the energy-delivery infrastructure. PSE employees are dedicated to providing great customer service to deliver energy that is safe, reliable, reasonably priced, and environmentally responsible. For more information, visit www.PSE.com.