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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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Docket number: UW-240589

LACEY, Wash. — The Utilities and Transportation Commission is holding a virtual public comment hearing to gather input regarding Washington Water Supply, Inc.’s… Read more

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Docket number: TG-240590

LACEY, Wash. – The Utilities and Transportation Commission filed a complaint against Huesitos Company II, LLC (“Huesitos”) for violating state law by transporting solid waste without obtaining the… Read more

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Docket numbers: UG-240004 and UG-240005 (Consolidated)

LACEY, Wash. - On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Utility and Transportation Commission approved rate increases for… Read more