Washington UTC Press Releases http://www.wutc.wa.gov/pr Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Press Releases (beta) en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Lotus Domino 6.5 wutcmedia@wutc.wa.gov webmaster@wutc.wa.gov Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:01 PST Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:55:17 PDT 30 SaturdaySunday http://www.wutc.wa.gov/redesign2005/images/logo_wutc_rss.gif Washington UTC Press Releases http://www.wutc.wa.gov/pr 9244 UTC staff reach agreement with city of Enumclaw on natural gas system safety violationshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/9D6B5E995B9A7A41882575E1007298E5City faces stiff penalty for failure to comply with terms of agreement Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:51:42 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/9D6B5E995B9A7A41882575E1007298E5 2009 3/6 State to hold public meeting on proposal to close Snohomish County railroad crossing http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/CE245E17D4C001578825757B0081603BClosing Logan Road TR-090121Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:33:07 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/CE245E17D4C001578825757B0081603B 2009 6/24 Consumer Alert: Hiring an illegal mover is risky businesshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/CC962CA3524E70CA882575E00079FB19Hiring an illegal mover is risky businessThu, 25 Jun 2009 15:12:21 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/CC962CA3524E70CA882575E00079FB19 Court enforces cease and desist order against All My Sons Moving & Storage of Seattle http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/B63BC2F5C351B267882575CF00712DADCompany prohibited from providing in-state residential moving servicesMon, 08 Jun 2009 13:36:12 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/B63BC2F5C351B267882575CF00712DAD State holds hearing on request to halt ferry service for a year between Seattle and Friday Harbor http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/124B0ABAE8E8B0AD882575C8007CEB10Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:44:26 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/124B0ABAE8E8B0AD882575C8007CEB10 State increases customer protections in approving purchase of Embarq by CenturyTel http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/8B26E81E3E6F33E2882575C400757DA5Thu, 28 May 2009 14:23:18 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/8B26E81E3E6F33E2882575C400757DA5 State approves reduced natural gas rates for Puget Sound Energy customers http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/B72EBBEE2E5F16A3882575C4005FB7C0Lower rates begin June 1Thu, 28 May 2009 10:25:29 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/B72EBBEE2E5F16A3882575C4005FB7C0 State approves refund for Northwest Natural Gas customers http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/59A7E58A9C510B04882575C4005F7B43Drop in wholesale natural gas prices will trigger one-time credit on June billThu, 28 May 2009 10:22:54 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/59A7E58A9C510B04882575C4005F7B43 State approves second reduction this year in natural gas rates for Avista customers http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/AFFCAA2A85233194882575C4005E5217Lower rates begin June 1Thu, 28 May 2009 10:10:13 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/AFFCAA2A85233194882575C4005E5217 Reduction in wholesale natural gas prices lead to lower rates for customers http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/2064A4F18034FDE6882575A800612C73Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:41:23 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/2064A4F18034FDE6882575A800612C73 Gov. Gregoire urges residents to ‘Call Before You Dig’http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/085D7B25739CEECE882575A7005EF6FCDon’t Dig into TroubleWed, 29 Apr 2009 10:17:16 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/085D7B25739CEECE882575A7005EF6FC State levies fines against two telecom companies for not responding to complaintshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/65488AB5411D086B882575A50076DA73Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:38:11 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/65488AB5411D086B882575A50076DA73 State Senate confirms new UTC chairman http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/3892731307159393882575A000723EB4Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:47:51 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/3892731307159393882575A000723EB4 State gets tough on illegal moving companies http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/67D766EC8358E25A88257599006866EATwo new laws strengthen UTC authority over unsafe and unregistered motor carriersWed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:20 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/67D766EC8358E25A88257599006866EA 2009 3/18 Verizon WTAP Taxes Complainthttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/4D25B07E75490BA98825757D007A9B6FVerizon faces fine for charging incorrect rates to low-income customers UT-090073Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:19:11 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/4D25B07E75490BA98825757D007A9B6F State seeks enforcement action against All My Sons moving companyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/7B1ED776708CFA86882575610072D137Company continues to operate illegallyWed, 18 Feb 2009 12:54:06 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/7B1ED776708CFA86882575610072D137 Joy King Appointed UTC Operations Directorhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/997DDF336F8C6FF58825752F006CC991Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:48:14 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/997DDF336F8C6FF58825752F006CC991 State files complaint against city of Enumclaw for natural gas system safety violationshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/E741DFE0F00938D98825755900654E68Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:26:32 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/E741DFE0F00938D98825755900654E68 State seeks enforcement action against Thomas Shanks, dba Action Moving Companyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/8985C853B0A2908E88257558007ECC1CCompany in violation of cease and desist orderMon, 09 Feb 2009 15:04:57 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/8985C853B0A2908E88257558007ECC1C Gregoire Names Jeffrey Goltz as New UTC Chairmanhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/DCF7481197B02D978825755500621397Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:51:15 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/DCF7481197B02D978825755500621397 State regulators approve lower natural gas prices for Avista customers http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/6D4D344729C8A5F98825753F0066E651Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:43:56 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/6D4D344729C8A5F98825753F0066E651 State regulators approve Puget Holdings LLC’s purchase of Puget Energy http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/DF32B39BE6365E16882575300068A0DB78 commitments and conditions included to protect consumersWed, 31 Dec 2008 11:02:49 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/DF32B39BE6365E16882575300068A0DB State approves rate increases for Avista’s electric and natural gas customers http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/65D90AF697EA495F8825752F000314C9Company to augment low-income energy bill assistance, energy efficiency and conservation programs Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:33:39 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/65D90AF697EA495F8825752F000314C9 Utilities commission hires new regulatory services director http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/42E0FF9FD1962CC588257505007C0019Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:34:24 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/42E0FF9FD1962CC588257505007C0019 UTC delays need for new area code and 10-digit local dialing in Western Washington http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/01C702D6D7BA99E98825750500656D4ETue, 18 Nov 2008 10:27:51 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/01C702D6D7BA99E98825750500656D4E State regulators cancel All My Sons’ residential moving permit http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/CB994AEC3C87606D88257500007D45F7Investigation revealed misleading and deceptive business practices, overcharging customers and mishandling damage claims Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:48:19 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/CB994AEC3C87606D88257500007D45F7 State to hold public hearing on proposed Northwest Natural Gas settlement http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/AFE0C108DE6F5A4E882574F8008111CB Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:29:46 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/AFE0C108DE6F5A4E882574F8008111CB State says local farm can’t use Skagit County railroad crossing http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/801C9E02DE050FCC882574F70082E7C3Regulators cite safety concerns in limiting Hickox Road access Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:49:50 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/801C9E02DE050FCC882574F70082E7C3 State to hold public hearing on proposed Pacific Power settlement http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/6E0CDB4CA8A5CE0B882574C000556DE6Public meeting on Sept. 25Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:33:06 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/6E0CDB4CA8A5CE0B882574C000556DE6 Increase in wholesale natural gas costs lead to Cascade Natural’s rate hike http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/AF1EF45EBF05166C882574F20081A97FNew rates take effect Nov. 1Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:36:15 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/AF1EF45EBF05166C882574F20081A97F Increase in wholesale natural gas costs lead to Northwest Natural’s rate hike http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/659150EDF8E4D959882574F200826D72New rates take effect Nov. 1Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:44:36 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/659150EDF8E4D959882574F200826D72 Increase in wholesale natural gas costs lead to Avista rate hike http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/DAE23622461D30D9882574F200820E10New rates take effect Nov. 1Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:40:32 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/DAE23622461D30D9882574F200820E10 State to hold public meeting on proposed Stanwood rail crossing closurehttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/D7D37D2A06A0E00D882574E4007E9461Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:02:35 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/D7D37D2A06A0E00D882574E4007E9461 Puget Sound Energy customers to see electricity rate cuthttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/5011DD42AE02CB18882574DC0074AD6FNatural gas rates set to rise; new rates will go into effect Nov. 1 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:14:25 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/5011DD42AE02CB18882574DC0074AD6F Federal power credit to reduce Pacific Power’s electric rate increase http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/B6FB175DC51D9E3F882574DC0073FA7ENew rates to take effect over the next month Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:06:47 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/B6FB175DC51D9E3F882574DC0073FA7E Pipeline safety committee seeks two members http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/12317111BCADC36F882574DB007793C5Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:46:06 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/12317111BCADC36F882574DB007793C5 Increases in wholesale natural gas costs lead to Puget Sound Energy rate hike http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/D2F45BD073CEB5D8882574CF005D59DEThu, 25 Sep 2008 09:59:38 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/D2F45BD073CEB5D8882574CF005D59DE State holds two public hearings on Avista’s proposed rate-increase request http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/0256A4385AB76116882574B900552299Two Avista public meetings in Eastern WashingtonWed, 03 Sep 2008 08:29:54 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/0256A4385AB76116882574B900552299 State officials urge caution at railroad crossingshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/6D40FAD5482B808F8825747900601605Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:29:30 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/6D40FAD5482B808F8825747900601605 Utilities and Transportation Commission Announces Three Key Appointmentshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/8E7EBB28EC15464488257479005FD2B8Executive Director’s Duties Expanded, Assistant Directors Named for Energy and Telecommunications RegulationTue, 01 Jul 2008 10:26:38 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/8E7EBB28EC15464488257479005FD2B8 State attaches safety conditions to closure of Hickox Road railroad crossing http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/107168F36179D9998825747300726443Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:49:27 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/107168F36179D9998825747300726443 State holds three public hearings on Puget Sound Energy’s proposed merger and rate-increase requests http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/BFBB050E88175B888825744100570194Public also invited to informal open house meeting on May 28 in WoodinvilleTue, 06 May 2008 08:50:20 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/BFBB050E88175B888825744100570194 Utilities commission hires new director of pipeline safetyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/2A3F3B9D5832F7E98825742E0057CEB9Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:59:05 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/2A3F3B9D5832F7E98825742E0057CEB9 State regulators OK short-term electric-bill reductions after BPA resumes some paymentshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/A56047899EFBF51C8825742700775B52BPA credit temprarily reinstated for PSE and Avista customersThu, 10 Apr 2008 14:43:41 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/A56047899EFBF51C8825742700775B52 State levies $1.25 million penalty against Puget Sound Energy for faulty pipeline safety recordshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/EB587ED9635F101F88257420007FF866Utility concedes contractor’s fraudulent record-keeping Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:17:46 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/EB587ED9635F101F88257420007FF866 State regulators approve settlement agreement for Avista on interim rate request Customers to pay 5 percent more than current rateshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/1068CF38F199DD1D88256B7200748556WUTC approves settlement allowing Avista rates to increase, March 4, 2002.Mon, 04 Mar 2002 13:12:43 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/1068CF38F199DD1D88256B7200748556 Commission to hold three trainings for in-state moving companies to learn new ruleshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/19E18450F12A409D88257403005D4A2AWed, 05 Mar 2008 08:58:58 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/19E18450F12A409D88257403005D4A2A Utilities commission fines AT&T for overcharging inmates’ phone callshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/F7079D490E49D0E4882573D300583592Offenders’ families to receive refunds for paying higher phone rates at two state prisonsThu, 17 Jan 2008 08:03:28 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/F7079D490E49D0E4882573D300583592 State to hold two public meetings on proposal to close Hickox Rd. railroad crossing in Mount Vernonhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/B422E710C46F4CF4882573B70074BE15Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:15:08 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/B422E710C46F4CF4882573B70074BE15 State approves lower-than-requested rate hike for Avista’s electric and natural gas customershttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/6CF825E484494076882573B6007CC63DNew rates go into effect Jan. 1Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:42:52 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webdocs.nsf/0/6CF825E484494076882573B6007CC63D