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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 9:30am

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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 9:30am

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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 9:30am

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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.

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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 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] Page 2 2. UW-260574 Richview Water Company Initial Tariff filing for Richvi …
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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.

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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 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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Page 1 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 07/30/2026 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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Page 1 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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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).

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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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Page 1 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 06/11/2026 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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Page 1 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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 05/14/2026 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-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 $ …
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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.

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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.

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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 04/30/2026 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-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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Page 1 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 04/09/2026 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 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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Page 1 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. Page 2 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.

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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.

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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 03/26/2026 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-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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Page 1 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 …
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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.

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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 03/12/2026 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-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] Page 2 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 02/26/2026 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-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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Page 1 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 02/13/2026 9:30 A.M. 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-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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Page 1 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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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✓ 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).

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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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Page 1 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 …
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Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 1:30pm

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