News

04/01/2025

Media contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov
Docket number: UT-240117

Editor’s note: This news release reflects the position of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Consumer Protection staff and NOT the views of the commissioners. It discusses a staff… Read more
Topic(s): Telephone, Consumer
04/01/2025

Media contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov
Docket number: PG-150120 

Editor’s note: This news release reflects the position of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Pipeline Safety staff and NOT the views of the commissioners. It discusses a Pipeline Safety… Read more
Topic(s): General, Pipeline, Pipeline Safety
03/31/2025

Media Contact: media@utc.wa.gov or 360-664-1125

LACEY, Wash. - To protect personal safety and underground utility infrastructure, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission reminds residents to follow the law and call 811 before they dig this spring.

Gov.… Read more

Topic(s): General, Pipeline Safety
03/18/2025
Electrification programs reconsidered and approved

LACEY, Wash. – On Monday, March 17, state regulators denied a request by Puget Sound Energy that would have raised rates for electric and natural gas customers by $109 million in 2025 and $106 million in 2026. These increases were in addition… Read more

Topic(s): Energy, General
02/27/2025

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LACEY, Wash. –  In 2024, consumer protection staff at the Utilities and Transportation Commission closed 1,052 total customer complaints across six industries, helping to return $268,193 in credits and refunds to… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, General
02/24/2025

Settlement increases customer bills over two years, but significantly less than the company’s initial request 

LACEY, Wash. – The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has approved a settlement agreement that sets new rates for Cascade… Read more

Topic(s): Energy, General
02/13/2025

Media contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov 

Docket number: PG-150120 

Editor’s note: This news release reflects the position of Pipeline Safety staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and NOT the views of the commissioners. It discusses a… Read more

Topic(s): Energy, Pipeline, Pipeline Safety
01/29/2025

 

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LACEY, Wash. - Gov. Bob Ferguson today announced the appointment of Brian Rybarik to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). Rybarik will serve a six-year term as chair, replacing David Danner who… Read more

Topic(s): General