News

08/18/2020

On July 31, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-23.7, extending the temporary pause on utilities disconnecting service, refusing to reconnect service, and charging late fees through Oct. 15. The proclamation also provides updated guidance for energy utilities.

Utilities should… Read more

Topic(s): Energy
08/04/2020

Docket number: U-180525

State regulators approve Advanced Meter rules
Customer protections and privacy priorities in new “smart meter” rules

OLYMPIA, Wash. – State regulators have approved new rules for advanced meter infrastructure, or smart meters, concluding a two-year… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, General
08/03/2020

Docket Number: UE-191024

MEDIA ADVISORY

Public invited to comment on Pacific Power settlement and rate changes at Aug. 5 virtual public comment hearing

Olympia, Wash. - Pacific Power customers will have the opportunity to comment on a proposed settlement for the company’s… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, General
07/31/2020

Docket number: UE-190529, UG-190530

State regulators recalculate Puget Sound Energy rates to address company correction
Company provided incomplete information resulting in calculation error

OLYMPIA, Wash. – State regulators today announced slightly higher rates for Puget Sound… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, General
07/29/2020

Docket Number: UG-200112

Regulators approve sale of Puget Sound Energy water heater rental service

Olympia, Wash. - Today state regulators approved the sale of Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) water heater rental service.

The three-member Utilities and Transportation Commission… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, Water
07/21/2020

Media Contact: (360) 664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov
Docket Number: UE-191024

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 discusses an… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, General
07/08/2020

Docket Number: UE-190529 and UG-190530

State regulators keep Puget Sound Energy rates steady

Rate adjustments ease economic impact during COVID-19 pandemic

Olympia, Wash. - Seeking to reduce the economic impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Utilities and… Read more

Topic(s): Energy, General
07/07/2020

Utilities and Transportation Commission names new legislative liaison

Olympia, Wash. - Today the Utilities and Transportation Commission announced the appointment of Jason Lewis to the position of legislative liaison.

As the legislative liaison, Lewis will work with the… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, General