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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
Virtual; Room 110
Notable items
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Petition for Exemption
- Petition for Exemption
- Plan
- Tariff Revision
- Eligible Telecommunications Carrier
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
Virtual; Room 110
Notable items
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Proximity Request
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
Virtual; Room 110
Notable items
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
UTC to consider PacifiCorp climate plan, Richview water tariff, and Republic garbage rate hike
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will hold an open meeting to consider several utility and transportation items. These include PacifiCorp's four-year supply and demand forecast under the Climate Commitment Act, Richview Water Company's initial tariff filing, and a proposed rate increase for Kent-Meridian Disposal Company (Republic Services) that was reduced from $1,223,000 to $889,938 annually. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and reports on utility conservation programs, with several items deferred to a later hearing.
- PacifiCorp petition for 2027-2030 supply and demand forecast under Climate Commitment Act (UE-260354)
- Richview Water Company initial tariff filing for 600 approved connections in Franklin County (UW-260574)
- Kent-Meridian Disposal rate increase request reduced to $889,938 (5.24%) for 24,600 customers in King County (TG-260623)
- PacifiCorp decoupling rate adjustment increasing average residential bill by $2.81/month (UE-260517)
- Waste Management North Sound/Marysville tariff revision for $4.05 million (15.20%) increase due to Snohomish County disposal fees (TG-260674)
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Virtual; Room 110
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Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
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Utilities and Transportation Commission
621 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, Washington 98503
P.O. Box 47250 ♦ Olympia, Washington 98504-7250 ♦ Local: (360) 664-1160 ♦ Toll Free: (888) 333-9882 ♦www.utc.wa.gov ♦
[email protected]
Open Meeting Agenda
08/27/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling 253-215-
8782 and entering conference ID 829 5233 3564. You will be prompted to enter a passcode for
this meeting, that passcode is 101498. REMINDER: In order to mute or un-mute your phone,
you must use the keypad by pressing *6. You may also visit the Commission’s website for the
link to the zoom meeting.
Chair Rybarik: Virtual
Commissioner Rendahl: In-Person
Commissioner Doumit: In-Person
A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-260354
PacifiCorp
Petition for Approval of a four-year supply and demand forecast for the
2027-2030 compliance period of the Climate Commitment Act, pursuant
to RCW 70A.65.120.
Petition
Staff Contact: Molly Morgan +1 (360) 664-1237
[email protected]
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2.
UW-260574
Richview Water Company
Initial Tariff filing for Richvi …
Notable items
- Tariff Revision
- Staff Investigation
- Plan
- Staff Investigation
- Petition
- Tariff Revision
- Staff Investigation
- Tariff Revision
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
PSE seeks wildfire cost recovery via Schedule 141WFP adjustment
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will consider Puget Sound Energy's filing to adjust electric Schedule 141WFP for wildfire prevention cost recovery, effective January 1, 2026. The commission will also discuss wholesale/regional markets, review a new solid waste certificate application, and handle consent items including accounting orders and annual renewable portfolio standard reports.
- PSE tariff revision to recover wildfire mitigation costs (Docket UE-250931)
- R Transport, Inc. new temporary solid waste certificate application (TG-260400)
- Commission discussion on wholesale/regional markets
- Avista petition for deferred accounting on expired Idaho property taxes (UE-260134)
- City of Kelso petition for grade separated crossing at Hazel Street (TR-260556)
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Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
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Utilities and Transportation Commission
621 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, Washington 98503
P.O. Box 47250 ♦ Olympia, Washington 98504-7250 ♦ Local: (360) 664-1160 ♦ Toll Free: (888) 333-9882 ♦www.utc.wa.gov ♦
[email protected]
Open Meeting Agenda
08/13/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling
253-215-8782 and entering conference ID 829 5233 3564. You will be prompted to
enter a passcode for this meeting, that passcode is 101498. REMINDER: In order to
mute or un-mute your phone, you must use the keypad by pressing *6. You may also
visit the Commission’s website for the link to the zoom meeting.
A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-250931
Puget Sound Energy
Filing to implement an annual adjustment to electric Schedule 141WFP
Wildfire Prevention Tracker to recover costs associated with PSE's
Wildfire Mitigation and Response Plan and Wildfire Mitigation Plan
implementation, effective January 1, 2026, as provided for in the
Commission’s Final Order in Consolidated Dockets UE-240004 and UG-
240005. The costs subject to recovery include liability insurance
pr …
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MINUTES
Thursday, August 13, 2026
9:30 A.M.
PRESENT:
Brian Rybarik, Chair
Milt Doumit, Commissioner
Ann Rendahl, Commissioner
The regular meeting of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission was called to
order on Thursday, August 13, 2026, by Chair Rybarik. Neiri Carrasco, Director, Regulatory
Services, indicated that there are no changes to the agenda.
E)1.
Consent
00:00 mp4
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to approve the consent agenda and
directs the Secretary to sign orders and/or letters necessary to affect each action.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0).
UTILITIES:
A)1. 6:24 mp4 Docket Number UE-250931; Puget Sound Energy; Filing to implement
an annual adjustment to electric Schedule 141WFP Wildfire Prevention Tracker
to recover costs associated with PSE's Wildfire Mitigation and Response Plan and
Wildfire Mitigation Plan implementation, effective January 1, 2026, as provided
for in the Commission’s Final Order in Consolidated Dockets UE-240004 and
UG-240005. The costs subject to recovery include liability insurance premiums
for wildfire coverage, amortization of previous deferrals, capital investments and
operations and maintenance expenses for wildfire prevention projects and
services. Tariff Revision
Appearances: Ana Boyd, Cassandra Jones, Josephine Strauss, staff;
Susan Free, Puget Sound Energy; Andrew Reeves, Public Counsel
Disposition: Commission …
Notable items
- Staff Investigation
- Staff Investigation
- Petition
- Tariff Revision
- Petition for Accounting Order
- Certificate
Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
UTC to decide on utility rate changes affecting residential bills
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will hold an open meeting to consider multiple utility and transportation rate filings, including power cost adjustments, renewable energy credit mechanisms, and general rate increases for water, garbage, and recycling services. The agenda includes items that would decrease some residential bills and increase others, with specific dollar impacts noted for typical customers. The commission will also discuss comments on a federal FCC rulemaking and consider several consent items, including a railroad crossing closure and a debt issuance.
- Puget Sound Energy: Power cost adjustment decrease of $37.1 million, lowering typical residential bill by $1.85/month
- Avista: Renewable Energy Credit filing increases electric revenue by $6.6 million, raising typical residential bill by $1.03/month
- Avista: Demand Side Management tariff increases gas revenue by $6.3 million, raising typical residential bill by $2.41/month
- Wildwood Water Company: General rate increase of $56,161 (47.71%) for water service in Island County
- Harold LeMay Enterprises: Garbage rate increase of $1.12 million (18.2%) for Grays Harbor County
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✓ Decided: Commission approves multiple utility rate changes effective Aug 1
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved several utility rate changes and tariff revisions, all effective August 1, 2026. Actions included approving Avista's renewable energy credit and demand-side management filings, Wildwood Water's rate increase with conditions, and multiple solid waste rate increases. The commission also suspended and consolidated Murrey's Disposal's low-income rate filings, and approved Rabanco's commodity price adjustment.
- Approved Avista electric revenue increase of $6.6M (3-0)
- Approved Avista demand-side management revenue increase of $6.3M (3-0)
- Approved Wildwood Water rate increase of ~$56,161 with 6 conditions (3-0)
- Approved Harold LeMay Enterprises rate increase of ~$1.12M (3-0)
- Suspended and consolidated Murrey's Disposal low-income rate filings (3-0)
- Approved Stanley's Sanitary Service rate increase of ~$75,000 (3-0)
- Severed Rabanco's commodity price adjustment from rate case (3-0)
- Approved Rabanco's commodity credit decrease to $0.57 (3-0)
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Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
Note: You may access information from this open meeting and prior meetings at: https://www.utc.wa.gov/open-meetings.
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Utilities and Transportation Commission
621 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, Washington 98503
P.O. Box 47250 ♦ Olympia, Washington 98504-7250 ♦ Local: (360) 664-1160 ♦ Toll Free: (888) 333-9882 ♦www.utc.wa.gov ♦
[email protected]
Open Meeting Agenda
07/30/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling
253-215-8782 and entering conference ID 829 5233 3564. You will be prompted to
enter a passcode for this meeting, that passcode is 101498. REMINDER: In order to
mute or un-mute your phone, you must use the keypad by pressing *6. You may also
visit the Commission’s website for the link to the zoom meeting.
A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-260337
Puget Sound Energy
Annual Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) mechanism filing, requesting
approval for revisions to Schedule 95 resulting from a PCA surcharge
deferral balance decrease of $37.1 million, or 37.2 percent, to be
recovered over 12 months effective January 1, 2027. A typical residential
ratepayer using 800 kWh would see a $1.85, or 1.2 percent, decrease in
their bill each month.
Petition
Staff Contact: Dave Gom …
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MINUTES
Thursday, July 30, 2026
9:30 A.M.
PRESENT:
Brian Rybarik, Chair
Milt Doumit, Commissioner
Ann Rendahl, Commissioner
The regular meeting of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission was called to
order on Thursday, July 30, 2026 by Chair Rybarik. Neiri Carrasco, Director, Regulatory
Services indicated Item A1, Docket No. UE-260337, Puget Sound Energy’s Petition for Revision
of its annual Power Cost Adjustment Mechanism, is being removed to a future open meeting.
There is an addendum added to today’s agenda, Item B7, Docket No. TG-260639.
E)1.
Consent
00:00 mp4
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to approve the consent agenda and
directs the Secretary to sign orders and/or letters necessary to affect each action.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0).
UTILITIES:
A)1.
Docket Number UE-260337; Puget Sound Energy; Annual Power Cost
Adjustment (PCA) mechanism filing, requesting approval for revisions to
Schedule 95 resulting from a PCA surcharge deferral balance decrease of $37.1
million, or 37.2 percent, to be recovered over 12 months effective January 1,
2027. A typical residential ratepayer using 800 kWh would see a $1.85, or 1.2
percent, decrease in their bill each month. Petition
Appearances:
This item was moved to a future open meeting.
A)2. 3:06:05 mp4 Docket Number UE-260448; Avista Corporation; Revises Tariff
WN U-28, Schedule 98, Renewable Energy C …
Notable items
- Tariff Revision
- Securities
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Petition
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
UTC to consider water surcharge, pipeline fees, and billing exemptions
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is meeting to consider utility and transportation items, including a tariff revision for an irrigation system surcharge, a petition for a railroad clearance exemption, annual pipeline safety fees, and a water utility billing exemption. The agenda also includes a notice of cessation of service from a telecom company. Most items are consent or no-action items, with no major policy decisions expected.
- Tariff revision by East Side Improvement Co. to add a $7,956.21 surcharge for irrigation system repairs, affecting 45 customers in Kittitas County
- Petition by Prologis Management LLC for exemption from railroad side clearance rules at Prologis Park Kingsport
- Establishing annual pipeline safety fees for 2026-2027
- Summit View Water Works petition to allow electronic billing opt-in, with paper bills for non-opt-in customers
- Custom Network Solutions, Inc. notice of cessation of service in Washington State
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Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
Note: You may access information from this open meeting and prior meetings at: https://www.utc.wa.gov/open-meetings.
Note: To request availability of the documents in alternative formats, please call (360) 664-1234.
Utilities and Transportation Commission
621 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, Washington 98503
P.O. Box 47250 ♦ Olympia, Washington 98504-7250 ♦ Local: (360) 664-1160 ♦ Toll Free: (888) 333-9882 ♦www.utc.wa.gov ♦
[email protected]
Open Meeting Agenda
07/09/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may
attend by calling 253-215-8782 and entering conference ID 829 5233
3564. You will be prompted to enter a passcode for this meeting, that
passcode is 101498. REMINDER: In order to mute or un-mute your
phone, you must use the keypad by pressing *6. You may also visit the
Commission’s website for the link to the zoom meeting.
A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UW-260412
East Side Improvement Co., Inc.
Tariff Revision to include a surcharge for the recovery of repairs to the
Company's irrigation system. The surcharge will generate an additional
expense of $7,956.21. The Company serves 45 customers on 4 water
systems located in Kittitas county. The Company became regulated in
July 2022.
Tariff Revision
Staff Contact: Rachel Stark +1 (360) 664-1272
[email protected]
B. TRANSPO …
Notable items
- Tariff Revision
- Petition for Exemption
- Regulatory Fees
- Petition for Exemption
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
UTC to consider Avista $89.6M energy surcharge, rate increases
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will consider utility and transportation rate filings, including Avista's request to recover an $89.6 million energy surcharge balance, which would raise typical residential electric bills by $6.59 (5.3%) from July through September 2026 and an additional $4.46 (3.6%) starting October 1, 2026. The commission will also review several solid waste rate increase requests, a new natural gas pilot program, and various tariff revisions. The agenda includes both action items and consent items, with no public hearings listed.
- Avista ERM surcharge deferral of ~$89.6M, with residential bill increases of $6.59 and $4.46
- Avista new Schedule 165 CCA-Funded Natural Gas Pilot Programs (no rate impact)
- Stericycle medical waste rate increase: ~$3.3M (25.6%) additional annual revenue
- Basin Disposal rate increase: ~$905,100 (15.7%) due to disposal fee hike to $80/ton
- Puget Sound Energy Tacoma tax decrease: typical residential bill down $1.93/month
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✓ Decided: UTC approves Avista $89.6M energy surcharge with 24-month amortization
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved Avista's energy recovery mechanism filing, allowing recovery of an $89.6 million surcharge deferral over 24 months and a $436,093 solar rebate. The commission also took no action on several rate increase requests, allowing them to take effect as agreed, and suspended or rejected other filings. All votes were unanimous (3:0).
- Approved Avista ERM surcharge deferral of $89,557,398 amortized over 24 months (3:0)
- Approved Avista 2025 Solar Select Program rebate of $436,093 (3:0)
- Took no action on Avista CCA-funded natural gas pilot tariff (3:0)
- Approved Washington Rural Utilities rates effective July 1, 2026, with one-time credit (3:0)
- Suspended Tatoosh Water contract to allow further review (3:0)
- Set Washington Water Service accounting deferral petition for adjudication (3:0)
- Suspended East Side Improvement surcharge tariff until July 9, 2026 meeting (3:0)
- Approved joining letter supporting federal bill to increase Bonneville Power Administrator salary (3:0)
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Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
Note: You may access information from this open meeting and prior meetings at: https://www.utc.wa.gov/open-meetings.
Note: To request availability of the documents in alternative formats, please call (360) 664-1234.
Utilities and Transportation Commission
621 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, Washington 98503
P.O. Box 47250 ♦ Olympia, Washington 98504-7250 ♦ Local: (360) 664-1160 ♦ Toll Free: (888) 333-9882 ♦www.utc.wa.gov ♦
[email protected]
Open Meeting Agenda
06/25/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling 253-215-
8782 and entering conference ID 829 5233 3564. You will be prompted to enter a passcode for
this meeting, that passcode is 101498. REMINDER: In order to mute or un-mute your phone,
you must use the keypad by pressing *6. You may also visit the Commission’s website for the
link to the zoom meeting.
A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-260215
Avista Corporation
Energy Recovery Mechanism (ERM) annual review filing, requesting
approval to begin cost recovery of an approximately $89.6 million
accumulated ERM surcharge deferral balance and approving a 2025
Solar Select Program ratepayer rebate of approximately $436,000. Under
the Company’s proposal, a typical residential electric customer using 945
kWh per month would see a $6.59, or 5.3 percent, bill increas …
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MINUTES
Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:30 A.M.
PRESENT:
Brian Rybarik, Chair
Milt Doumit, Commissioner
Ann Rendahl, Commissioner
The regular meeting of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission was called to
order on Thursday, June 25, 2026, by Chair Rybarik.
Brett Shearer, Addendum to the item of Bonnyville admin. A1 and A2 and move into B1-B4,
come back to A3-A6.
E)1.
Consent
00:00 mp4
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to approve the consent agenda and
directs the Secretary to sign orders and/or letters necessary to affect each action.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0).
UTILITIES:
A)1. 7:17 mp4
Docket Number UE-260215; Avista Corporation; Energy
Recovery Mechanism (ERM) annual review filing, requesting approval to begin
cost recovery of an approximately $89.6 million accumulated ERM surcharge
deferral balance and approving a 2025 Solar Select Program ratepayer rebate of
approximately $436,000. Under the Company’s proposal, a typical residential
electric customer using 945 kWh per month would see a $6.59, or 5.3 percent, bill
increase from July through September 2026, followed by an additional $4.46, or
3.6 percent bill increase beginning October 1, 2026. Tariff Revision
Appearances: Nezih Evren, Staff; Annette Brandon, Shawn
Bonfield, Kevin Holland, Avista Corporation; Sommer Moser, Alliance of
Western Energy Consumers; Tad O’Neill, Public Counsel
Dispos …
Notable items
- Petition
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
UTC reviews $500,000 garbage rate hike request for Pacific County
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is meeting to review a general rate increase request from Penninsula Sanitation Service, Inc., which would add approximately $500,000 in annual revenue for garbage collection in Pacific County. The commission will also consider an initial water tariff filing for Washington Rural Utilities Company and process consent items including insurance exemptions for out-of-state trucking carriers. Several other tariff revisions and service cessations are listed for no-action status.
- Penninsula Sanitation Service, Inc. requests a general rate increase generating ~$500,000 (10.03%) additional annual revenue for garbage collection in Pacific County.
- Washington Rural Utilities Company files an initial tariff for water service to 234 customers across six counties.
- PacifiCorp d/b/a Pacific Power & Light Company petitions for exemption from Clean Energy Transformation Act reporting requirements.
- Vaughn Trucking LLC and E&S Cattle Trasport LLC petition for exemptions to use non-admitted insurance.
- Olympic Water and Sewer, Inc. revises ancillary charges including disconnection and account setup fees for 1,740 customers in Jefferson County.
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✓ Decided: UTC approves consent agenda; Peninsula Sanitation rate hike takes effect
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved the consent agenda unanimously (3:0). No action was taken on Peninsula Sanitation Service's general rate increase request, allowing the tariff revision to go into effect by operation of law. Item A1, Docket UW-260064, was moved to a later meeting.
- Approved consent agenda (3:0)
- Allowed Peninsula Sanitation rate increase to take effect by operation of law
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Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
Note: You may access information from this open meeting and prior meetings at: https://www.utc.wa.gov/open-meetings.
Note: To request availability of the documents in alternative formats, please call (360) 664-1234.
Utilities and Transportation Commission
621 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, Washington 98503
P.O. Box 47250 ♦ Olympia, Washington 98504-7250 ♦ Local: (360) 664-1160 ♦ Toll Free: (888) 333-9882 ♦www.utc.wa.gov ♦
[email protected]
Open Meeting Agenda
06/11/2026
9:30 A.M.
A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UW-260064
Washington Rural Utilities Company
Initial Tariff filing for Washington Rural Utilities Company. The Company
provides water service to 234 customers on 14 water system in Cowlitz,
King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, and Thurston Counties.
Tariff Revision
Staff Contact: Kelsey Hanson +1 (360) 664-1250
[email protected]
B. TRANSPORTATION
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
TG-260289
Penninsula Sanitation Service, Inc.
General rate increase request that, as originally filed, would have
generated approximately $500,000 (10.03 percent) additional annual
revenue for the collection of garbage services. The Company provides
regulated garbage collection service to approximately 6,100 residential,
700 commercial, and 55 roll-off customers in Pacific County. The
Company's last general rate case became effect …
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MINUTES
Thursday, June 11, 2026
9:30 A.M.
PRESENT:
Brian Rybarik, Chair
Milt Doumit, Commissioner
Ann Rendahl, Commissioner
The regular meeting of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission was called to
order on Thursday, June 11, 2026 by Chair Rybarik.
Nieri Carrasco, Director, Regulatory Services, indicated item A1, Docket UW-260064,
Washington Rural Utilities Company, moved to a later open meeting.
E)1.
Consent
00:00 mp4
Disposition: Commissioner Rendal moved to approve the consent agenda and
directs the Secretary to sign orders and/or letters necessary to affect each action.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0).
TRANSPORTATION:
B)2.
Docket Number TG-260289; PENINSULA SANITATION SERVICE,
INC.; General rate increase request that, as originally filed, would have generated
approximately $256,200 (11.80 percent) additional annual revenue for the
collection of garbage, recycling, yard waste services. Staff and the Company have
agreed to a lower additional annual revenue amount of approximately $XXX (
XXX percent) resulting in lower revised rates. The Company provides regulated
solid waste collection service to approximately 6,100 residential, 700 commercial,
and 55 roll-off garbage customers in Pacific County. The Company's last general
rate case became effective on September 1, 2023. Tariff Revision
Appearances: Zhujun Cheng, staff; Brian Vandenburg, Peninsula
Sanitatio …
Notable items
- Petition for Exemption
- Petition for Exemption
- Tariff Revision
- Plan
Thu May 28, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
WUTC to consider PSE wildfire tracker, rate hikes, and utility petitions
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will hold an open meeting to consider utility rate changes, petitions, and compliance filings. Key items include Puget Sound Energy's wildfire prevention tracker and demand forecast, a rate increase for garbage services in Thurston County, and several smaller tariff revisions for waste and gas utilities. The agenda also includes consent items and filings with no action expected.
- Puget Sound Energy tariff revision for 2026 Insurance Coverage Expense and wildfire prevention tracker (Docket UE-250931)
- Puget Sound Energy petition for 2027-2030 Demand and Resource Supply Forecast (Docket UE-260196)
- Cascade Natural Gas tariff revision affecting residential bills by -$0.67 or +$4.15 depending on eligibility (Docket UG-260212)
- Harold LeMay Enterprises rate increase generating ~$5 million (12.3%) additional annual revenue for Thurston County garbage/recycling (Docket TG-260169)
- Ed's Disposal tariff increase of ~$202,500 (11.6%) due to higher disposal fees in Benton County (Docket TG-260279)
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Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
Note: You may access information from this open meeting and prior meetings at: https://www.utc.wa.gov/open-meetings.
Note: To request availability of the documents in alternative formats, please call (360) 664-1234.
Utilities and Transportation Commission
621 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, Washington 98503
P.O. Box 47250 ♦ Olympia, Washington 98504-7250 ♦ Local: (360) 664-1160 ♦ Toll Free: (888) 333-9882 ♦www.utc.wa.gov ♦
[email protected]
Open Meeting Agenda
05/28/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling
253-215-8782 and entering conference ID 829 5233 3564. You will be prompted to
enter a passcode for this meeting, that passcode is 101498. REMINDER: In order to
mute or un-mute your phone, you must use the keypad by pressing *6. You may also
visit the Commission’s website for the link to the zoom meeting.
A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-250931
Puget Sound Energy
Tariff revision related to documentation of the decision-making process to
increase 2026 Insurance Coverage Expense as described in item 4b of
Order 01 issued by the Commission on March 13, 2026 in Docket UE-
250931. Original filing was to implement an annual adjustment to electric
Schedule 141WFP Wildfire Prevention Tracker to recover costs
associated with PSE's Wildfire Mitigation and Response Plan …
Notable items
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Petition
- Petition for Exemption
- Petition
- Tariff Revision
Thu May 14, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
NW Natural gas rates to drop $9.2M; Avista forecast, Lynden signs on agenda
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will consider a tariff revision by NW Natural that decreases revenue by $9.2 million (8.4%), affecting residential gas bills, and a petition from Avista for its 2027-2030 demand and resource forecast. The consent agenda includes several petitions from the City of Lynden for exempt signs at various streets, and the no-action docket includes tariff and contract filings.
- NW Natural tariff revision decreases revenue by $9.2 million (8.4%); average residential customer sees $4.39 decrease (6.4%)
- Avista petition for 2027-2030 Demand and Resource Supply Forecast under Climate Commitment Act
- City of Lynden petitions for exempt signs at Bender Road, 2nd Street, 1st Street, Hawley Street, Nooksack Avenue, 3rd Street, Grover Street
- Avista tariff revision updating line extension costs (UE-260144)
- Tatoosh Water Company contract for two service connections in Arlington, WA
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Open Meeting Agenda
05/14/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling
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A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-260067
Avista Corporation d/b/a Avista Utilities
Petition for an Order Approving the 2027-2030 Demand and Resource
Supply Forecast Pursuant to the Climate Commitment Act.
Petition
Staff Contact: Byron Harmon +1 (360) 664-1316
[email protected]
2.
UG-260133
Northwest Natural Gas Company d/b/a NW Natural
Revises Tariff WN U-6, Schedule 308, Washington Climate Commitment
Act Recovery Mechanism, decreasing revenue by $ …
Notable items
- Petition
- Certificate
- Petition
- Petition
- Petition
- Petition
- Petition
- Petition
Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
UTC to review Avista's $56M transportation electrification plan
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is holding an open meeting to discuss utility and transportation matters. Key items include Avista's proposed $56 million Transportation Electrification Plan, a joint petition to waive duplicative greenhouse gas reporting, and several solid waste rate increases. The agenda also includes numerous consent items, such as tariff revisions and rate adjustments for waste and transportation companies.
- Avista's 2025 Transportation Electrification Plan with a $56 million budget over ten years (UE-250935)
- Joint petition by PacifiCorp, Puget Sound Energy, and Avista to waive duplicative greenhouse gas reporting (UE-250751)
- Waste Management of Washington rate increase generating ~$2.51 million additional annual revenue in Kitsap County (TG-260111)
- San Juan Express petition to discontinue Seattle-Friday Harbor ferry service for 12 months (TS-260222)
- Puget Sound Energy tariff changes effective May 1, 2026, including a $35.3 million electric conservation rider increase (UE-260128)
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✓ Decided: Commission approves Avista $56M transportation electrification plan
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission unanimously approved all agenda items. The commission acknowledged Avista Corporation's 2025 transportation electrification plan, which proposes a $56 million budget over ten years. It also approved a joint petition from three utilities to waive duplicative greenhouse gas reporting requirements and initiate rulemaking, and granted several solid waste and moving company rate and exemption requests.
- Approved consent agenda (3-0)
- Acknowledged Avista's 2025 transportation electrification plan with $56M budget (3-0)
- Approved exemption from duplicative greenhouse gas reporting for Avista, PacifiCorp, Puget Sound Energy; initiated rulemaking (3-0)
- Granted Sunshine Disposal exemption from second-notice service cancellation rule, with conditions (3-0)
- Allowed Waste Management of Washington rate increase generating ~$2.51M additional annual revenue (3-0)
- Granted Ada-Lin Waste Systems exemption from second-notice rule (3-0)
- Allowed 3.35% fuel surcharge increase for household goods movers, effective May 1-July 31, 2026 (3-0)
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Open Meeting Agenda
04/30/2026
9:30 A.M.
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A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-250751
PacifiCorp, d/b/a Pacific Power & Light Company, Puget Sound
Energy, Avista Corporation d/b/a Avista Utilities
Joint Petition for Exemption from WAC 480-109-300 and 480-100-
650(3)(h)(j) waiving duplicative greenhouse gas content calculation
requirements in annual Energy and Emissions Intensity reports and
Clean Energy Progress reports; and Petition for Rulemaking to
streamline reporting requirements.
Petition for Exe …
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MINUTES
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:30 A.M.
PRESENT:
Brian Rybarik, Chair
Milt Doumit, Commissioner
Ann Rendahl, Commissioner
The regular meeting of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission was called to
order on Thursday, April 30, 2026, by Chair Rybarik.
E)1.
Consent
00:00 mp4
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to approve the consent agenda and
directs the Secretary to sign orders and/or letters necessary to affect each action.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0).
UTILITIES:
A)1. 6:14 mp4 Docket Number UE-250935; Avista Corporation; 2025 Transportation
Electrification Plan, pursuant to RCW 80.28.365 proposing a budget of $56
million across seven different program areas over the next ten years. Staff
Investigation
Appearances: Emily Gilroy; Amanda Ghering, Lisa Garrett, Bryce
Eschenbacker, Avista Corporation d/b/a Avista Utilities; Phil Jones, Alliance for
Transportation Electrification
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl move the Commission issue a letter
in docket UE-250935 acknowledging Avista Corporation d/b/a Avista Utilities’
2025 transportation electrification plan pursuant to RCW 80.28.365.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0)
A)2. 2:05:50 mp4 Docket Number UE-250751; PacifiCorp, Puget Sound Energy,
Avista; Joint petition for exemption from WAC 480-109-300 and 480-100-
650(3)(h)(j) waiving duplicative greenhouse gas co …
Notable items
- Petition
- Fuel Surcharge Tariff
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Petition for Exemption
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Staff Investigation
Fri Apr 10, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
Commission reviews Waste Management's tariff increase for Lynnwood utility tax
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is meeting to review a proposed tariff revision for Waste Management of Washington, Inc. The change reflects an increase in the utility tax on solid waste services in the City of Lynnwood from 6 percent to 10 percent. The agenda also includes a special presentation on a transmission study and several no-action items regarding gas, water, and sanitation services.
- Waste Management of Washington, Inc. proposes a tariff revision to reflect a utility tax increase from 6% to 10% in Lynnwood
- Renewable Northwest presents on the WTEC 10-Year interconnection-wide integrated transmission study
- Cascade Natural Gas Corporation revises tariff to make its Low-Income Weatherization Pilot permanent
- Washington Water Service Company files a contract for water main extension on 176th Street East in Puyallup
- Methow Valley Sanitation Service, Inc. adds a new 35 Gallon can service to its tariff
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✓ Decided: Commission approves consent agenda unanimously (3-0)
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission held a regular open meeting on April 9, 2026, and approved the consent agenda by a unanimous 3-0 vote. No substantive items were listed under utilities, transportation, or other categories. The meeting recessed and reconvened on April 10 for a special presentation on a transmission study, then adjourned.
- Approved consent agenda (3-0)
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04/09/2026
9:30 A.M.
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A. UTILITIES
B. TRANSPORTATION
C. OTHER
D. RECESSED
NOTE: This item will be heard on April 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-000000
General
NOTE: This item will be heard at a Recessed Open Meeting on Friday,
April 10, 2026. Presentation by Renewable Northwest on the WTEC 10-
Year interconnection-wide integrated transmission study.
Special Presentation
Staff Contact: Jacque Hawkins-Jones +1 (360) 664-1105
[email protected]
E. CONSE …
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MINUTES
Thursday, April 9, 2026
9:30 A.M.
PRESENT:
Brian Rybarik, Chair
Milt Doumit, Commissioner
Ann Rendahl, Commissioner
The regular meeting of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission was called to
order on Thursday, April 9, 2026 by Chair Rybarik.
E)1.
Consent
00:00 mp4
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to approve the consent agenda and
directs the Secretary to sign orders and/or letters necessary to affect each action.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0).
UTILITIES: No Utilities items for this agenda.
TRANSPORTATION: No Transportation items for this agenda.
OTHER: No Other items for this agenda.
RECESSED:
D)1.
Docket Number UE-000000; General ; NOTE: This item will be heard at a
Recessed Open Meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026. Presentation by Renewable
Northwest on the WTEC 10-Year interconnection-wide integrated transmission
study. Special Presentation
Appearances: Ziad Lien, Kelvin Fitzgerald, Staff; Callie Moriyasu,
Public Counsel; Keegan Moyer, Energy Strategies; Nora Hawkins, Department of
Commerce
Chair Rybarik recessed the meeting recessed at 9:35 a.m
Chair Rybarik reconvened the meeting on April 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
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The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m
Attested by ________________________________________
Jeff Killip, Executive Director
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Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
UTC to review utility rate hikes, water tariff, and waste fee changes
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will hold an open meeting to consider utility and transportation tariff revisions, including a water utility's initial tariff filing, a medical waste rate increase request, and several solid waste fee adjustments. The agenda also includes consent items for funding and rate changes, and no-action items for informational purposes.
- Washington Rural Utilities Company initial water tariff filing (UW-260064)
- Trilogy MedWaste West rate increase request generating ~$301,000 annually (TG-260037)
- Sound Disposal tariff revisions to recover increased disposal fees (TG-260090, TG-260094)
- Waste Management of Greater Wenatchee drop box disposal fee increases (TG-260095)
- Grade Crossing Protective Fund drone purchase request from Town of Steilacoom (TR-260085)
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✓ Decided: UTC suspends water utility rate hike, orders customer meeting and rate case
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved the consent agenda and voted unanimously to suspend Washington Rural Utilities Company's tariff filing, allowing rates to take effect April 1, 2026, subject to refund. The company must hold at least one customer meeting and file a general rate case within 18 months of final rates. The commission took no action on Trilogy MedWaste West's rate increase, allowing it to become effective by operation of law.
- Approved consent agenda (3-0)
- Suspended Washington Rural Utilities tariff, effective April 1, 2026, subject to refund (3-0)
- Required Washington Rural Utilities to hold at least one customer meeting
- Required Washington Rural Utilities to file a general rate case within 18 months of final rates
- Took no action on Trilogy MedWaste West rate increase, allowing it to become effective April 1, 2026
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Open Meeting Agenda
03/26/2026
9:30 A.M.
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A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UW-260064
Washington Rural Utilities Company
Initial Tariff filing for Washington Rural Utilities Company. The Company
provides water service to 234 customers on 14 water system in Cowlitz,
King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, and Thurston Counties.
Tariff Revision
Staff Contact: Kelsey Hanson +1 (360) 664-1250
[email protected]
B. TRANSPORTATION
Item
Docket
Company
Description
Page 2
1.
TG-260037
Trilogy MedWaste West, …
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MINUTES
Thursday, March 26, 2026
9:30 A.M.
PRESENT:
Brian Rybarik, Chair
Milt Doumit, Commissioner
Ann Rendahl, Commissioner
The regular meeting of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission was called to
order on Thursday, March 26, 2026 by Chair Rybarik. Neiri Carrasco, Director, Regulatory
Services, indicated Item A1, UW-260064, the description should say 203 customers instead of
234.
E)1.
Consent
00:00 mp4
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to approve the consent agenda and
directs the Secretary to sign orders and/or letters necessary to affect each action.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0).
UTILITIES:
A)1. 4:46 mp4 Docket Number UW-260064; Washington Rural Utilities Company;
Initial Tariff filing for Washington Rural Utilities Company. The Company
provides water service to 234 customers on 14 water system in Cowlitz, King,
Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, and Thurston Counties. Tariff Revision
Appearances: Kelsey Hanson, Josephine Struass, Jaclynn
Simmons, staff; Lydia Bower, Kevin Odegard, Washington Rural Utilities
Company; Robert Sykes, Public Counsel; Cameron Russel, Joshua Norberg,
Randy Scott, Allen Brown, consumers
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved, in Docket No. UW-260064, to issue
an Order, suspending the tariff pages filed by Washington Rural Utilities
Company on January 26, 2026 as revised on March 18, 2026, allowing the tariff
pages to become effe …
Notable items
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Plan
- Application for Funding
Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
PacifiCorp rate change adds $0.56 to typical monthly electric bill
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is reviewing two utility filings: a provisional capital review for PacifiCorp and a wildfire cost recovery mechanism for Puget Sound Energy. The agenda also includes a consent item for Northwest Natural Gas and several no-action notices, including a PacifiCorp tariff revision that increases typical residential bills by $0.56.
- PacifiCorp provisional capital review report for calendar year 2024 (Docket UE-230172)
- Puget Sound Energy filing to recover wildfire mitigation and response costs via Schedule 141WFP (Docket UE-250931)
- Northwest Natural Gas petition to defer Industrial Energy Efficiency Program costs (Docket UG-260049)
- PacifiCorp tariff revision removing fly ash revenue credit, increasing typical residential bill by $0.56 (Docket UE-260096)
- Cascade Natural Gas tariff revision to make Low-Income Weatherization Pilot permanent (Docket UG-260089)
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Open Meeting Agenda
03/12/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling
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A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-230172
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp’s provisional capital review report for the calendar year 2024.
Tariff Revision
Staff Contact: David Panco +1 (360) 664-1313
[email protected]
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2.
UE-250931
Puget Sound Energy
Filing to implement an annual adjustment to electric Schedule 141WFP
Wildfire Prevention Tracker to recover costs associated with PSE's
Wildfire Mitigation and Response Plan and Wildfire Mitigation Plan …
Notable items
- Staff Investigation
- Petition for Accounting Order
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 9:00am
Open Meeting
Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
UTC to consider PacifiCorp accounting order and LeMay rate hike
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will hold an open meeting to consider utility and transportation matters. The main agenda item is PacifiCorp's petition for an accounting order to defer independent evaluator costs for its 2025 Washington-situs Request for Proposals. The commission will also hear a general rate increase request from Harold LeMay Enterprises for garbage services in Lewis and Thurston Counties, which would raise annual revenue by about $1.525 million (11.5%). Several consent items are also listed, including tariff revisions and a securities petition.
- PacifiCorp petition for accounting order to defer independent evaluator costs (UE-250904)
- Harold LeMay Enterprises general rate increase request for garbage services in Lewis and Thurston Counties, ~$1.525 million (11.5%) (TG-250791)
- Harold LeMay Enterprises less-than-statutory-notice tariff revisions for Pierce County and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ~$832,000 (5.5%) and ~$20,000 (1.1%) (TG-260032)
- Murrey's Disposal tariff revisions for Pierce County, ~$950,000 (2.4%) and ~$348,000 (5.8%) (TG-260054)
- Avista petition to issue up to 1,580,000 additional shares of common stock (U-260050)
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✓ Decided: UTC approves Avista's 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan with conditions
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved Avista Corporation's 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) with additional conditions, including updates to demand response targets and reporting on disconnections for non-payment. The commission also approved PacifiCorp's accounting order for independent evaluator costs, partially, and took no action on Harold LeMay Enterprises' rate increase, allowing it to become effective by operation of law. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.
- Approved Avista's 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan with conditions (3-0)
- Approved PacifiCorp's petition for deferred accounting of independent evaluator costs, in part (3-0)
- Took no action on Harold LeMay Enterprises' rate increase, allowing it to become effective March 1, 2026
- Approved consent agenda (3-0)
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Open Meeting Agenda
02/26/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling
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A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-250904
PacifiCorp
Petition for Accounting Order approving deferral of independent evaluator
costs for the 2025 Washington-situs Request for Proposals.
Petition for Accounting Order
Staff Contact: Chris McGuire +1 (360) 664-1310
[email protected]
B. TRANSPORTATION
Item
Docket
Company
Description
Page 2
1.
TG-250791
Harold LeMay Enterprises, Inc.
General rate increase request for Harold LeMay Enterprises, In …
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MINUTES
Thursday, February 26, 2026
9:30 A.M.
PRESENT:
Brian Rybarik, Chair
Milt Doumit, Commissioner
Ann Rendahl, Commissioner
The regular meeting of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission was called to
order on Thursday, February 26, 2026 by Chair Rybarik. Neiri Carrasco, Director, Regulatory
Services, indicated Item B1, Docket No. TG-250791, Harold LeMay Enterprises, Inc., had
clerical updates and Item E3, Docket No. TG-260032, Harold LeMay Enterprises, Inc. should be
a .13 decrease and not .18.
E)1.
Consent
00:00 mp4
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to approve the consent agenda and
directs the Secretary to sign orders and/or letters necessary to affect each action.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0).
Diana Wadley-Girard, Department of Ecology and Rachel Stark, staff, spoke on
Item E6, Docket No. TG-260059.
UTILITIES:
A)1. 15:56 mp4 Docket Number UE-250904; PacifiCorp; Petition for Accounting
Order approving deferral of independent evaluator costs for the 2025 Washington-
situs Request for Proposals. Petition for Accounting Order
Appearances: Chris McGuire, staff; Ariel Son, PacifiCorp; Rachel
Breslin, Public Counsel
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to issue an order in Docket No. UE-
250904, granting, in part, the petition filed by PacifiCorp d/b/a Pacific Power &
Light Company, on November 18, 2025, that requested an order authorizing
deferred …
Notable items
- Petition for Accounting Order
- Plan
- Petition for Accounting Order
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Plan
- Name Change
Fri Feb 13, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
Arrow Launch Service seeks 18.5% rate hike for Puget Sound launch services
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is reviewing a general rate increase request from Arrow Launch Service, Inc., which would add approximately $1.35 million in annual revenue. The body is also considering an accounting order for PacifiCorp regarding independent evaluator costs. Additionally, the agenda includes a consent item for ANC Movers Inc. and no-action filings from Puget Sound Energy and Washington Water Service Company.
- Arrow Launch Service, Inc. requests a general rate increase of approximately $1.35 million (18.5%) for launch services in Puget Sound.
- PacifiCorp petition for an Accounting Order to approve deferral of independent evaluator costs for the 2025 Washington-situs Request for Proposals.
- ANC Movers Inc. petition for exemption from WAC 480-15-302(11) to allow reinstatement of license HG067366 with less than 12 months since cancellation.
- Puget Sound Energy filing to update the filing cadence for Schedule 141A Energy Charge Credit Recovery Adjustment.
- Washington Water Service Company line extension contract with LGI Homes LLC for 450 service connections on 224th St E Looping through to 232nd St E.
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✓ Decided: UTC approves consent agenda, continues PacifiCorp accounting item
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved the consent agenda unanimously (3-0). The PacifiCorp accounting order petition (UE-250904) was continued to the next open meeting to ensure the record is correct and allow comment. No action was taken on Arrow Launch Service's rate increase request, allowing it to take effect by operation of law on February 14, 2026.
- Approved consent agenda (3-0)
- Continued PacifiCorp accounting order petition to next meeting (3-0)
- Took no action on Arrow Launch Service rate increase, allowing tariff to become effective
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Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
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Utilities and Transportation Commission
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Open Meeting Agenda
02/13/2026
9:30 A.M.
In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling 253-215-
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un-mute your phone, you must use the keypad by pressing *6. You may also visit the
Commission’s website for the link to the zoom meeting.
A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UE-250904
PacifiCorp
Petition for Accounting Order approving deferral of independent evaluator
costs for the 2025 Washington-situs Request for Proposals.
Petition for Accounting Order
Staff Contact: Chris McGuire +1 (360) 664-1310
[email protected]
B. TRANSPORTATION
Item
Docket
Company
Description
Page 2
1.
TS-260020
Arrow Launch Service, Inc.
General rate increase request that, as originally filed, would have
gen …
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MINUTES
Friday, February 13, 2026
9:30 A.M.
PRESENT:
Brian Rybarik, Chair
Milt Doumit, Commissioner
Ann Rendahl, Commissioner
The regular meeting of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission was called to
order on Friday, February 13, 2026 by Chair Rybarik. Neiri Carrasco, Director, Regulatory
Services, indicated there are no changes to the agenda.
E)1.
Consent
00:00 mp4
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to approve the consent agenda and
directs the Secretary to sign orders and/or letters necessary to affect each action.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0).
UTILITIES:
A)1. 5:33 mp4 Docket Number UE-250904; PacifiCorp; Petition for Accounting Order
approving deferral of independent evaluator costs for the 2025 Washington-situs
Request for Proposals. Petition for Accounting Order
Appearances: Chris McGuire, Jeff Roberson, staff; Joe Dallas,
Robert Meredith, PacifiCorp; Rachel Breslin, Public Counsel
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to continue this item, Docket UE-
250904, to the next open meeting to ensure the record is correct to staff’s
recommendation and allow opportunity for comment. Commissioner Doumit
seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0)
TRANSPORTATION:
B)1. 1:16:47 mp4 Docket Number TS-260020; Arrow Launch Service, Inc. ; General
rate increase request that, as originally filed, would have generated approximately
$1.35 million (18.5 per …
Notable items
- Tariff Revision
- Petition
- Petition for Accounting Order
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
Thu Jan 29, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
Washington Water Service requests $4.9M annual rate increase
The Commission is reviewing a general rate increase request from Washington Water Service Company that would add approximately $4.9 million in annual revenue. The agenda also includes consent items for deferred accounting of 2025 Participatory Funding Agreement costs for six utility companies. Additionally, the body will address tariff revisions for solid waste and transportation services, including a $0.15 monthly credit decrease for residential recycling customers in Chelan and Douglas counties.
- Washington Water Service Company requests a general rate increase generating approximately $4.9 million (19.9 percent) additional annual revenue.
- Waste Management of Washington, Inc. requests a $0.15 per month decrease in credits for residential recycling customers in Chelan and Douglas counties.
- Murrey's Disposal Company, Inc. requests tariff revisions to recover increased disposal fees, generating approximately $307,640 (4.09 percent) additional annual revenue.
- Avista Corporation, Puget Sound Energy, PacifiCorp, Cascade Natural Gas Corporation, and Northwest Natural Gas Company petition for deferred accounting of 2025 Participatory Funding Agreement costs.
- Puget Sound Express, Inc. petitions for indefinite discontinuance of service for 2026.
utilitieswaterrateswaste-managementtransportationregulation
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Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
Note: You may access information from this open meeting and prior meetings at: https://www.utc.wa.gov/open-meetings.
Note: To request availability of the documents in alternative formats, please call (360) 664-1234.
Utilities and Transportation Commission
621 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, Washington 98503
P.O. Box 47250 ♦ Olympia, Washington 98504-7250 ♦ Local: (360) 664-1160 ♦ Toll Free: (888) 333-9882 ♦www.utc.wa.gov ♦
[email protected]
Open Meeting Agenda
01/29/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling
253-215-8782 and entering conference ID 829 5233 3564. You will be prompted to
enter a passcode for this meeting, that passcode is 101498. REMINDER: In order to
mute or un-mute your phone, you must use the keypad by pressing *6. You may also
visit the Commission’s website for the link to the zoom meeting.
A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UW-250739
Washington Water Service Company
General rate increase request that, as originally filed, would have
generated approximately $4.0 million (36.7 percent) in the Company’s
East Pierce service area and approximately $897,000 (6.6 percent) in the
Company’s “Legacy” service area. An approximate combined $4.9 million
(19.9 percent) additional annual revenue for water services. The
Company provides regulated water service to …
Notable items
- Petition for Accounting Order
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Petition for Accounting Order
- Petition for Exemption
- Petition for Accounting Order
- Petition
- Petition for Accounting Order
Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 9:30am
Open Meeting
UTC to consider two Waste Management rate hikes totaling ~$3.6M
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will consider two general rate increases from Waste Management of Washington, Inc. for solid waste collection services in King, Skagit, Island, and Snohomish counties. The first would raise annual revenue by about $1.66 million (8.58%) for South Sound and Seattle services, and the second by about $1.76 million (12%) for Skagit County services. The commission will also review several consent items, including comments on solid waste management plans and tariff revisions, and take no action on four notices of cessation of service from telecom companies.
- Waste Management South Sound/Seattle rate increase: ~$1,656,609 (8.58%) for ~19,600 customers in King County
- Waste Management Skagit County rate increase: ~$1,762,000 (12%) for ~18,000 customers in Island, Skagit, Snohomish counties
- Rubatino Refuse Removal tariff revision to pass through higher Snohomish County disposal fees ($105 to $149/ton)
- BNSF Railway petition to amend TransAlta Centralia exemption from overhead clearance rules
- Comments on Spokane Valley and Franklin County solid waste management plans
utilitiestransportationrate-increasesolid-wastenatural-gasrailwaytelecom
✓ Decided: Commission approves Cascade Natural Gas thermal energy network pilot
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved Cascade Natural Gas Corporation's petition to deploy a thermal energy network pilot project, validating costs and confirming eligibility for grant funding. It also approved rate increases for Waste Management services in King County and Skagit County, and set a hearing for PacifiCorp's petition. All motions passed unanimously (3:0).
- Approved Cascade Natural Gas thermal energy network pilot petition (3-0)
- Approved Waste Management King County rate increase generating ~$1,656,609 annually (3-0)
- Approved Waste Management Skagit County rate increase generating ~$1,762,000 annually (3-0)
- Set PacifiCorp petition for hearing on January 27, 2026 (3-0)
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Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.
Note: You may access information from this open meeting and prior meetings at: https://www.utc.wa.gov/open-meetings.
Note: To request availability of the documents in alternative formats, please call (360) 664-1234.
Utilities and Transportation Commission
621 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Lacey, Washington 98503
P.O. Box 47250 ♦ Olympia, Washington 98504-7250 ♦ Local: (360) 664-1160 ♦ Toll Free: (888) 333-9882 ♦www.utc.wa.gov ♦
[email protected]
Open Meeting Agenda
01/15/2026
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: In order to listen or participate in the open meeting you may attend by calling
253-215-8782 and entering conference ID 829 5233 3564. You will be prompted to
enter a passcode for this meeting, that passcode is 101498. REMINDER: In order to
mute or un-mute your phone, you must use the keypad by pressing *6. You may also
visit the Commission’s website for the link to the zoom meeting.
A. UTILITIES
Item
Docket
Company
Description
1.
UG-250456
Cascade Natural Gas Corporation
Petition for the intent to Deploy a Thermal Energy Network Pilot Project,
Pursuant to RCW 80.28.460(2)(a).
Petition
Staff Contact: Brett P. Shearer +1 (360) 664-1186
[email protected]
B. TRANSPORTATION
Item
Docket
Company
Description
Page 2
1.
TG-250588
Waste Management of Washington, Inc.
General rate increase from Waste Management d/b/a Waste
Management South Sou …
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MINUTES
Thursday, January 15, 2026
9:30 A.M.
PRESENT:
Brian Rybarik, Chair
Milt Doumit, Commissioner
Ann Rendahl, Commissioner
The regular meeting of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission was called to
order on Thursday, January 15, 2026 by Chair Rybarik. Jacque Hawkins-Jones, Deputy Director,
Regulatory Services, indicated Consent Item E1, Docket TR-050645, is being removed as it was
previously approved on the December 11, 2025 open meeting.
E)1.
Consent
00:00 mp4
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved to approve the consent agenda and
directs the Secretary to sign orders and/or letters necessary to affect each action.
Commissioner Doumit seconded the motion. The motion carried (3:0).
UTILITIES:
A)1. 20:37 mp4 Docket Number UG-250456; Cascade Natural Gas Corporation;
Petition for the intent to Deploy a Thermal Energy Network Pilot Project,
Pursuant to RCW 80.28.460(2)(a). Petition
Appearances: Brett Shearer, staff; Michael Parvinen, Patrick
Kinney, Cascade Natural Gas Corporation; Robert Sykes, Public Counsel
Disposition: Commissioner Rendahl moved, in Docket No. UG-250456, to issue
an Order:
1) Accepting Cascade Natural Gas Corporation’s petition to use an alternative
thermal energy network (TEN) pilot project process under RCW 80.28.470(2).
2) Validating costs associated with Cascade Natural Gas Corporation’s TENs pilot
project proposal under RCW 80.28.450(1) and RCW 80.28.450(2).
P …
Notable items
- Plan
- Tariff Revision
- Petition
- Tariff Revision
- Tariff Revision
- Petition for Exemption
- Plan
Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 1:30pm
Open Meeting
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