News

01/28/2022

Docket Number: U-210542

Commission authorizes transfer of 31.57% non-controlling interest and updated commitments

LACEY, Wash. - State regulators approved the proposed sale and purchase of 31.57% direct interest in Puget Holdings LLC, and indirect interest in Puget Sound… Read more

Topic(s): Energy, General
01/20/2022

Docket Number: TR-210227

LACEY, Wash. - State regulators approved $10,000 in grant funding for a portion of the materials needed to completely rebuild a high-traffic railroad crossing at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company, LLC complex in Longview, Washington.

The… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, General, Rail
01/10/2022

LACEY, Wash. - The Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council welcomes a new council member today. 

Washington State Department of Ecology Director Laura Watson appointed Eli Levitt to serve as Ecology’s representative to EFSEC, replacing Rob Dengel. 

Levitt… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy
12/21/2021
Gov. Inslee signs Site Certification Agreement 

LACEY, Wash. - Yesterday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Site Certification Agreement for the proposed Goose Prairie Solar project, agreeing with the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council’s recommendation to allow project construction… Read more

Topic(s): Energy
11/30/2021

Editor's Note Dec. 6: The original media advisory sent on Nov. 30 has been updated with new Zoom links for public participation. Please use the following links to join the meetings.

LACEY, Wash. – The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council invites the public to take part in the second… Read more

Topic(s): Energy
11/29/2021

Docket Number: U-210595

New policy statement clarifies state law 

LACEY, Wash. - State regulators recently issued guidance on how electric and natural gas utilities should provide financial assistance to groups wishing to participate in UTC proceedings on behalf… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy
11/17/2021

Docket Number: Limited issue rate filing UE-210532 and UE-210328 (consolidated), Power-cost-only rate case UE-210402

Editor’s Note: This news release reflects the position of energy staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and NOT the views of the three-… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy
11/15/2021

Media Contact: (360) 664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov
Docket Number: TG-210689 

Editor’s note: This news release reflects the position of Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) staff and NOT the views of the three-member commission. It discusses a staff testimony that… Read more

Topic(s): Garbage and Recycling, Consumer, Solid Waste Carriers