Equity Advisory Group Interest Form

Partner with PSE to shape the future of Energy Equity 

  • What is it?

    PSE's Equity Advisory Group (EAG) is a collaborative partnership between community leaders and PSE, working together to tackle the complex, systems-level equity challenges related to the transformation to cleaner energy. As one of up to 17 EAG members, you'll bring your insights about community needs and perspectives into strategic discussions that shape how PSE approaches equity at the foundational level—focusing on the big-picture systems and policies that create lasting change communities can feel. The EAG partners with the utility to design frameworks and approaches that will help define equitable energy access for years to come. 

  • What does it do?

    The EAG provides strategic guidance to PSE on embedding equity into its operations, including energy planning and implementation. EAG members collaborate on solutions to help PSE deliver a cleaner energy future that benefits all customers, including vulnerable populations and highly impacted communities, while meeting Washington's Clean Energy Transformation Act objectives: 


    • Identify and address community barriers while uncovering opportunities to reduce energy burdens and equitably distribute benefits 


    • Review approaches, metrics and programs that accelerate equity, helping make clean energy more accessible and affordable while improving accountability to all communities 


    • Amplify community voices and broaden engagement with the communities we serve, particularly vulnerable populations and highly impacted communities including low-income households, tribal, and rural communities.


  • What are the EAG’s expected activities?

    Meeting Schedule: EAG members meet 9 times per year on the third Monday evening of the month (except April, August, and December), plus one annual retreat. 


    Core Activities: Facilitated sessions combine strategic discussion, collaborative problem-solving, and direct input on PSE initiatives. Members are expected to provide ongoing feedback to continuously improve how the group and PSE work together. Members may choose to participate in optional committees for special projects and tasks. 


    Between Meetings: Members review materials independently to come prepared, respond timely to communications, engage asynchronously as needed, and work with PSE team members to provide effective insight on topics ranging from straightforward to highly complex. 


    Travel: Most activities are remote but expect some travel a few times per year (reimbursed). 

  • How will PSE make EAG meetings accessible?

    • PSE offers accessibility and provides support to EAG members to enable full participation. 
    • PSE can work with EAG members if accessibility needs are required.  
    • Members are compensated for their time and expertise 
    • On-site activities are planned around a range of accessibility needs 
    • For members with limited internet and technology access, PSE provides technical assistance to enable virtual participation. 

  • What are the benefits of participating on the EAG?

    • Drive meaningful change by directly shaping PSE's clean energy transformation and equity initiatives 


    • Expand access to affordable clean energy options for your community and others across our service area 


    • Build powerful networks with fellow community leaders advancing equity in the clean energy space 


    • Deepen your expertise in clean utility operations and planning, regulatory processes, policy, and the emerging clean energy economy 

  • Who should apply to the EAG?

    EAG members bring familiarity with the experiences of our region's highly impacted communities, and the skills to translate that experience into systems-level solutions. You might be a strong candidate if you: 


    Personal Qualifications:  

    ✓ Can speak to current community experiences and advocate for collective needs  

    ✓ Are comfortable engaging with systems-level challenges and change 

    ✓ Are a proactive communicator  

    ✓ Can contribute 5-15 hours a month  

    ✓ Are comfortable with independent/group work via Zoom + some travel (reimbursed) 


    Current, previous, or deep understanding of one or more of these areas:  


    Geographic 

    Areas ranked 9 or 10 on the Health disparities map • Rural communities • Climate risk areas 


    Economic 

    Low income • High energy bills/disconnection risk • Green jobs/construction work 


    Housing & Energy 

    Renting • Medical energy dependence • Housing quality challenges • Long commutes • High brownout/reliability concerns 


    Cultural & Social 

    BIPOC communities • Tribal communities • Limited English proficiency • Seniors • Veterans • Disability community 

  • How are members selected?

    Member selection is based on multiple factors to ensure a well-balanced and representative group. Our selection criteria include: 


    • Representation across PSE's service territory
    • Diverse expertise 
    • Current group composition needs and balance 
    • Specific skill sets or perspectives that may be gaps in our existing membership 

    We recognize that many exceptionally qualified candidates apply for the EAG. However, being a qualified candidate does not guarantee selection – including referred or recommended candidates - as we must consider the overall composition and needs of the group.  


    All applications are carefully reviewed and considered. If you are not selected for the current round but are a qualified candidate, we will keep your application on file for future openings where your background and experience align with group needs. When an appropriate opportunity arises, we will invite you to provide an expedited update to your application. Please note that this process may take several years as EAG memberships naturally rotate. 

During recruitment periods, PSE actively seeks to bring fresh perspectives into the energy planning process. We particularly welcome multilingual individuals and those with lived experience in communities who face greater environmental and socioeconomic impacts and vulnerabilities. 


To request materials in another form or language, send a message to eag@pse.com.   
 
Para solicitar los materiales en cualquier otro formato o idioma, envíe un mensaje a eag@pse.com. 
 
Чтобы запросить материалы в другой форме или на другом языке, отправьте электронное сообщение по адресу eag@pse.com. 
 
Để yêu cầu tài liệu bằng định dạng hoặc ngôn ngữ khác, hãy gửi email tới eag@pse.com. 
 
若需索取其他形式或語言版本的資料，請傳送訊息至 eag@pse.com. 
 
किसी अन्य रूप या भाषा में सामग्री के अनुरोध हेतु, eag@pse.com पर संदेश भेजें.

PSE is committed to accommodating EAG applicants who may require additional support for full participation. For questions or help completing this application, please contact us for assistance via email at Em.Piro@pse.com or call 253-209-4129.


Questions: Please contact us at em.piro@pse.com or call 253-209-4129. 


Privacy Notice:  The information you provide will be collected by Maul Foster & Alongi on behalf of Puget Sound Energy, and will be reviewed by PSE and Uncommon Bridges (the EAG facilitation team) for the purpose of selecting EAG participants. Information collected and processed will be done in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws. For more information please see our Privacy Policy. 


Equity Advisory Group Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in serving on Puget Sound Energy’s Equity Advisory Group! 


This application helps us assess basic qualifications. There are no right or wrong answers here. We recruit for balanced, equitable representation across our customers and service area. 


If you have questions as you complete this application, you may reach out to eag@pse.com for clarification or support. 
 
Non-Discrimination: Selection for the Equity Advisory Group is based on qualifications, experience, and ability to contribute to our equity mission. PSE does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristics. We actively recruit from diverse communities to ensure the advisory group includes voices that reflect the full spectrum of PSE customers, particularly those facing energy equity challenges. 
Voluntary Participation: All questions are optional. You may skip any questions you prefer not to answer. 



Selection:  EAG selection is based on multiple factors including geographic representation, diverse expertise, and current group composition needs. Being a qualified candidate—including those who are referred—does not guarantee selection, as we must balance the overall makeup of the group. All qualified candidates are kept on file for future openings that match their background. This process may take several years as memberships rotate. 


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Service Area Connection

Please note: We currently have full representation from Kittitas and Whatcom Counties on the EAG. However, if you are in one of these counties but also spend significant time living or working in a county with available seats, you may still be eligible. We encourage all qualified and highly interested candidates from these areas to still apply, as we will retain applications should these seats become vacated. 

Community Experience & Connection


The Equity Advisory Group seeks members who can authentically speak to the experiences of PSE customers facing energy equity challenges through direct lived experience or deep and meaningful community relationships. For each that applies, please briefly explain your connection (personal experience, advocacy work, professional role, community leadership, family/social networks, etc.) that give you insight into these energy-related challenges: 

Geographic

Economic

Housing

Health & Accessibility

Cultural & Social Vulnerability

Short Response Questions 


This section helps give us a picture of your approach with equity and community. Don’t worry about covering everything here - 2-3 sentences on each prompt should be enough to help us understand where you are coming from. We can learn more about you and your experience if we move forward together in the process.  

Interest & Commitment

We are looking to understand what motivated you to apply and what you feel you will bring to the group.

Community Connection

We are looking to understand how you engage with issues that affect your wider community and how you are connected to others. 

Systems Experience

We are looking to understand your ability to navigate complex processes while advocating effectively for community needs.

Community Energy Interests

We are looking to understand your level of familiarity with energy-related topics in your community. No familiarity is required to serve on the EAG.

Conflicts of Interest

Having a potential conflict doesn't disqualify you from serving. All EAG members have an ongoing responsibility to disclose conflicts as they arise so our facilitator and PSE can address them appropriately. We handle these situations with transparency and open communication.

As we move forward in the process, we will discuss accommodations PSE can provide to ensure your full participation.

Time Commitment Confirmation  

I understand the EAG requires 5-15 hours per month including at least nine Monday evening meetings per year, one annual retreat, material review, and timely communication.