News

09/19/2022

LACEY, Wash., – Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. Washington Operation Lifesaver is teaming up with international rail safety partners to promote U.S. Rail Safety Week, Sept. 19-25, dedicated to… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, General, Rail
09/14/2022
Federal telephone assistance program helps residents stay connected

LACEY, Wash. - This week the Utilities and Transportation Commission is partnering with utility regulators across the country to remind consumers of a federal telecommunications discount program that can help low-… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, General, Telecom
09/01/2022

Docket Number: UE-220053, UG-220054, and UE-210854 (consolidated)

Editor’s note: This news release reflects the position of staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and NOT the views of the three-member commission. It discusses an agreement that… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, General
08/29/2022

Docket Number: UE-220066, UG-220067  

Editor’s Note: This news release reflects the position of staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and NOT the views of the three-member commission. It discusses a settlement agreement that the commissioners have not yet… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, General
08/23/2022

Docket Number: UG-210755

Conditions address equity and customer impact concerns

LACEY, Wash. - Today the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission conditionally approved a settlement agreement between UTC staff and Cascade Natural Gas, authorizing a $7.2 million… Read more

Topic(s): Energy
08/22/2022

Docket Number: U-210800

 

UTC holding public workshop to consider changes to existing rules

LACEY, Wash. - The Utilities and Transportation Commission is inviting members of the public to attend a virtual workshop at 1 p.m. on Aug. 29 to discuss potential changes to… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, General
08/15/2022

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

Docket Numbers: UE-220066, UG-220067 

Editor’s Note: This news release reflects the position of staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and NOT the views of the three-member commission. It discusses a… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, General
08/02/2022
UTC restructuring internal programs and making key leadership appointments 

 

LACEY, Wash. - The Utilities and Transportation Commission today announced appointments to several key leadership positions.

Jason Lewis will direct the commission’s legislative and… Read more

Topic(s): General