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State rail inspectors responding to Custer train derailment

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Rail safety inspectors from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) are investigating the oil train derailment in Custer, Washington that happened just before noon yesterday.

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 Gov. Inslee reappoints UTC commissioner 

Olympia, Wash. - Last week Gov. Inslee reappointed Ann Rendahl as commissioner of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) for a second six-year term.

Gov. Inslee selected Rendahl to serve another term, which… Read more

Docket Number: UT-181051

Editor's note: This news release reflects the position of consumer protection staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and NOT the views of the three-member commission. It discusses a staff investigation that the commissioners have not… Read more

Docket number: UE-191024

PacifiCorp settlements decrease customer rates

Olympia, Wash. - PacifiCorp customers in Washington will see lower electric rates in 2021.

The Utilities and Transportation Commission today approved two settlements that will decrease electricity… Read more

Docket Number: UE-190837

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Public invited to comment on proposed purchase of electricity rules

Olympia, Wash. - All interested persons are encouraged to attend a virtual adoption hearing for the Utilities and Transportation Commission’s purchase of electricity… Read more

Docket Number: UE-190698, UE-191023

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Public invited to comment at clean energy rule adoption hearing

Olympia, Wash. - The UTC will hold a public adoption hearing for the proposed rules in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Clean Energy Implementation Plan (… Read more

Rate increase approved for Puget Sound Pilots

OLYMPIA, Wash. –  State regulators approved a 4% rate increase for the maritime pilots who help ships move in and out of difficult-to-navigate Puget Sound waters.

The Utilities and Transportation Commission approved a total… Read more

Docket Number: UE-200893

Puget Sound Energy electric rates going up Dec. 1

Olympia, Wash. - Today state regulators allowed a slight rate increase to go into effect on Dec. 1 for Puget Sound Energy’s electric customers.

An average residential customer using 900 kWh per… Read more