News

02/07/2022

LACEY, Wash. - Today, UTC Commissioner Jay Balasbas announced he will be leaving the UTC after five years to pursue opportunities as an independent consultant. 

Jay was appointed to the commission by Gov. Jay Inslee in 2017. His term was officially set to end on Jan. 1, 2023… Read more

Topic(s): General
01/28/2022

Docket Number: U-210542

Commission authorizes transfer of 31.57% non-controlling interest and updated commitments

LACEY, Wash. - State regulators approved the proposed sale and purchase of 31.57% direct interest in Puget Holdings LLC, and indirect interest in Puget Sound… Read more

Topic(s): Energy, General
01/20/2022

Docket Number: TR-210227

LACEY, Wash. - State regulators approved $10,000 in grant funding for a portion of the materials needed to completely rebuild a high-traffic railroad crossing at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company, LLC complex in Longview, Washington.

The… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, General, Rail
01/10/2022

LACEY, Wash. - The Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council welcomes a new council member today. 

Washington State Department of Ecology Director Laura Watson appointed Eli Levitt to serve as Ecology’s representative to EFSEC, replacing Rob Dengel. 

Levitt… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy
12/21/2021
Gov. Inslee signs Site Certification Agreement 

LACEY, Wash. - Yesterday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Site Certification Agreement for the proposed Goose Prairie Solar project, agreeing with the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council’s recommendation to allow project construction… Read more

Topic(s): Energy
11/30/2021

Editor's Note Dec. 6: The original media advisory sent on Nov. 30 has been updated with new Zoom links for public participation. Please use the following links to join the meetings.

LACEY, Wash. – The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council invites the public to take part in the second… Read more

Topic(s): Energy
11/29/2021

Docket Number: U-210595

New policy statement clarifies state law 

LACEY, Wash. - State regulators recently issued guidance on how electric and natural gas utilities should provide financial assistance to groups wishing to participate in UTC proceedings on behalf… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy
11/17/2021

Docket Number: Limited issue rate filing UE-210532 and UE-210328 (consolidated), Power-cost-only rate case UE-210402

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-… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy