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Commenting on PSE rates?

We invite PSE consumers to share their thoughts on the open rate case (docket UE-260005) through Nov. 12, 2026. The commission plans to decide on Jan. 27, 2027. Approved rate changes will take effect each year on Feb. 1.

PSE has asked for the following rate increases over the next three years:

Electric

  • 2027: 15.15%
  • 2028: 3.74%
  • 2029: 8.7%

Natural Gas

  • 2027: 14.16%
  • 2028: 3.16%
  • 2029: 3.64%

 

About Public Comments

If you received notice from your utility company about a rate or service change, the commission wants to hear from you. You can send us a comment about the change and whether you support, oppose, or are undecided about the company’s proposal.

Public comments become part of the public record and are subject to public inspection under the Public Records Law - RCW 42.17.260.

To submit a comment:

  • Fill out the Online Comment Form;
  • E-mail comments@utc.wa.gov; 
  • Call toll-free 1-888-333-WUTC (9882); or
  • Write to us at P.O. Box 47250, Olympia, WA 98504-7250 and include:
    • Company name.
    • Docket number (if available).
    • Your name and address.
    • Whether you support, oppose, or are undecided about the company’s proposal.
    • Any questions you may have.

About Commission Cases

When regulated companies want to change their rates or services, they must file a request and present their case to the commission. The commission will decide during an Open Meeting, where they may approve, reject, suspend, or alter the request, or at the end of a formal case.

Open Meetings

Most company requests get processed during a commission Open Meeting. The commissioners meet to decide on utility and transportation cases, and the public can make verbal comments for commissioners to consider.

For more details on Open Meetings and recent requests made by regulated companies, visit our Open Meetings page.

Formal Cases

If the commission decides to suspend a company’s request, then the formal hearing process begins. In this process, public comments are given to Public Counsel, a section of the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, to be entered into the case record. Public Counsel represents consumers in many electric, natural gas, telecommunications, and water cases.