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LACEY, Wash., – Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. … Read more

LACEY, Wash. - The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council invites the public to take part in a new work group focused on electricity transmission and distribution through public comment.

The Transmission Corridors Work Group will meet for six separate day-long meetings… Read more

LACEY, Wash. - The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission today announced the appointment of Amanda Maxwell as the agency’s new executive director.  

Maxwell has held several positions at the commission over the last 13 years.… Read more

Docket Number: U-200281

LACEY, Wash. - The emergency proclamation preventing shut-off of water, electricity or natural gas services is slated… Read more

Docket Number: UE-200994 

LACEY, Wash. – Northwest Natural Gas customers will have the opportunity to provide comments to state regulators on the company’s proposed natural gas rate increase. 

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Request utility locates at least two business days before digging starts 

LACEY, Wash. – Tomorrow, … Read more

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

Docket number: UG-200994

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-member commission. It… Read more

LACEY, Wash. – State regulators added protections for water utility customers experiencing financial hardships due to the pandemic. This comes following an update to Gov. Inslee’s statewide ratepayer assistance proclamation.

The commission ordered private water companies in… Read more