Energy Companies in Washington
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission regulates private, investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in Washington. It is the commission's responsibility to ensure regulated companies provide safe, reliable, and equitable service to consumers at reasonable rates. Decisions are made with the intent to meet customers' needs while energy companies earn a fair profit.
Companies We Regulate
Service Territory Maps
Energy Advisory Groups
Members of the public are invited to get involved in Energy Advisory Group (EAG) meetings. These events provide a chance to learn about energy decisions that impact our communities. Attend sessions virtually or in person to comment on clean energy planning, grid efficiency, and sustainability efforts. For dates, times, and locations, visit our EAG event schedule web page.
Clean Energy Planning and Reporting
- Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA)
- Conservation and Renewable Energy
- Electric Reliability
- Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937)
- Integrated Resource Plans – A company's plans to provide service long-term.
- Resource Adequacy in Washington State
Energy News
Read the latest energy-related commission news.
Information for Regulated Energy Companies
- Company annual reports
- Company tariffs
- Change your company name
- Electronic filing – How to file using the online form.
- Customer deposit interest rates
- Customer notice requirements
- Make a payment – Pay regulatory fees, fines, and more online.
Documents and Forms
- Annual Report Forms
- Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
- Electric Incident Notice Report
- Electric Cost of Service Template (ECOST)
- Gas Cost of Service Template (GCOST)
Laws and Rules
- RCW 19.280: Electric utility resource plans
- RCW 19.285: Energy Independence Act
- RCW 19.405: Clean Energy Transformation Act
- RCW 80: Public utility laws
- WAC 480: UTC rules
- WAC 480-90: Gas company operations rules
- WAC 480-100: Electric company rules
- UTC Rulemakings