Washington UTC
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The UTC regulates the rates and services of investor-owned utility and transportation companies. We ensure services are fairly priced, reliable, and safe.
We are looking for two deputy directors to join our Policy Division! One focuses on rates and data analysis, and the other on planning and resource analysis.
💼 Learn more and apply for the one that fits your experience and career goals: bit.ly/44uuvVS
💼 Learn more and apply for the one that fits your experience and career goals: bit.ly/44uuvVS
December 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We are looking for two deputy directors to join our Policy Division! One focuses on rates and data analysis, and the other on planning and resource analysis.
💼 Learn more and apply for the one that fits your experience and career goals: bit.ly/44uuvVS
💼 Learn more and apply for the one that fits your experience and career goals: bit.ly/44uuvVS
🎉 The UTC recently approved rail safety funds for several railroad crossings in Walla Walla County to get new crossing signal bungalows!
Learn more about the project and funding at bit.ly/3KjrssK.
Learn more about the project and funding at bit.ly/3KjrssK.
November 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
🎉 The UTC recently approved rail safety funds for several railroad crossings in Walla Walla County to get new crossing signal bungalows!
Learn more about the project and funding at bit.ly/3KjrssK.
Learn more about the project and funding at bit.ly/3KjrssK.
We’re hiring an Administrative Assistant 5 to support the Executive Director and Executive Commission Office with high-level administrative and executive support.
Fast-paced, confidential, and central to agency leadership operations.
📅 Open until 11/28
👉 bit.ly/4o6bdNv
Fast-paced, confidential, and central to agency leadership operations.
📅 Open until 11/28
👉 bit.ly/4o6bdNv
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We’re hiring an Administrative Assistant 5 to support the Executive Director and Executive Commission Office with high-level administrative and executive support.
Fast-paced, confidential, and central to agency leadership operations.
📅 Open until 11/28
👉 bit.ly/4o6bdNv
Fast-paced, confidential, and central to agency leadership operations.
📅 Open until 11/28
👉 bit.ly/4o6bdNv
📢 The UTC is holding a virtual public comment hearing on PacifiCorp’s proposed electric rate changes.
🗓 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
💻 Join by Zoom or by phone
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3XxHORw
🗓 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
💻 Join by Zoom or by phone
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3XxHORw
November 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
📢 The UTC is holding a virtual public comment hearing on PacifiCorp’s proposed electric rate changes.
🗓 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
💻 Join by Zoom or by phone
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3XxHORw
🗓 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
💻 Join by Zoom or by phone
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3XxHORw
🎉 Commissioner Ann Rendahl was named president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners at their annual conference in Seattle this week.
Congratulations, Commissioner Rendahl! We look forward to seeing your vision of unity and impact come to life.
Learn more: bit.ly/3LXoaf3
Congratulations, Commissioner Rendahl! We look forward to seeing your vision of unity and impact come to life.
Learn more: bit.ly/3LXoaf3
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🎉 Commissioner Ann Rendahl was named president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners at their annual conference in Seattle this week.
Congratulations, Commissioner Rendahl! We look forward to seeing your vision of unity and impact come to life.
Learn more: bit.ly/3LXoaf3
Congratulations, Commissioner Rendahl! We look forward to seeing your vision of unity and impact come to life.
Learn more: bit.ly/3LXoaf3
Chair Brian Rybarik just gave an incredible welcome speech at #NARUCAnnual25! His signature humor and warmth left the audience feeling energized and ready to enjoy the rest of the conference this week.
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Chair Brian Rybarik just gave an incredible welcome speech at #NARUCAnnual25! His signature humor and warmth left the audience feeling energized and ready to enjoy the rest of the conference this week.
🚆We’re hiring a Transportation Engineer 3 to help keep Washington’s railways safe. You’ll support statewide enforcement of railroad safety laws with a focus on hazardous materials.
📅 Apply by Nov. 20
🔗https://bit.ly/43kee5s
📅 Apply by Nov. 20
🔗https://bit.ly/43kee5s
November 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🚆We’re hiring a Transportation Engineer 3 to help keep Washington’s railways safe. You’ll support statewide enforcement of railroad safety laws with a focus on hazardous materials.
📅 Apply by Nov. 20
🔗https://bit.ly/43kee5s
📅 Apply by Nov. 20
🔗https://bit.ly/43kee5s
We’re looking forward to #NARUCAnnual25 in Seattle.
The UTC will be well represented, with commissioners & staff joining regulators & industry experts from across the country for insightful discussions, collaboration, & sharing Washington’s leadership in utility and transportation regulation.🤝
The UTC will be well represented, with commissioners & staff joining regulators & industry experts from across the country for insightful discussions, collaboration, & sharing Washington’s leadership in utility and transportation regulation.🤝
November 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We’re looking forward to #NARUCAnnual25 in Seattle.
The UTC will be well represented, with commissioners & staff joining regulators & industry experts from across the country for insightful discussions, collaboration, & sharing Washington’s leadership in utility and transportation regulation.🤝
The UTC will be well represented, with commissioners & staff joining regulators & industry experts from across the country for insightful discussions, collaboration, & sharing Washington’s leadership in utility and transportation regulation.🤝
💧 Water connects everything — our health, our communities, and our future.
On #ImagineADayWithoutWater, we’re reminded how essential reliable water systems are for Washington.
Learn more 👉 thevalueofwater.org
On #ImagineADayWithoutWater, we’re reminded how essential reliable water systems are for Washington.
Learn more 👉 thevalueofwater.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
💧 Water connects everything — our health, our communities, and our future.
On #ImagineADayWithoutWater, we’re reminded how essential reliable water systems are for Washington.
Learn more 👉 thevalueofwater.org
On #ImagineADayWithoutWater, we’re reminded how essential reliable water systems are for Washington.
Learn more 👉 thevalueofwater.org
🌍 The Great ShakeOut is tomorrow at 10:16 a.m.!
Join millions across Washington to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
Learn more ➡️ shakeout.org/washington
Join millions across Washington to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
Learn more ➡️ shakeout.org/washington
October 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🌍 The Great ShakeOut is tomorrow at 10:16 a.m.!
Join millions across Washington to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
Learn more ➡️ shakeout.org/washington
Join millions across Washington to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
Learn more ➡️ shakeout.org/washington
Now hiring: Assistant Director, Administrative Law Division ⚖️
Lead and support our team of judges and legal staff in advancing fair and inclusive decision-making.
Apply by Oct. 28 ⏰
Learn more➡️ bit.ly/4oe2gSW
Lead and support our team of judges and legal staff in advancing fair and inclusive decision-making.
Apply by Oct. 28 ⏰
Learn more➡️ bit.ly/4oe2gSW
October 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Now hiring: Assistant Director, Administrative Law Division ⚖️
Lead and support our team of judges and legal staff in advancing fair and inclusive decision-making.
Apply by Oct. 28 ⏰
Learn more➡️ bit.ly/4oe2gSW
Lead and support our team of judges and legal staff in advancing fair and inclusive decision-making.
Apply by Oct. 28 ⏰
Learn more➡️ bit.ly/4oe2gSW
We’re hiring an Equity Director!
This leadership role advances the UTC’s mission by guiding equity-centered practices, developing & implementing the agency’s strategic equity plan, & fostering an inclusive culture through coaching, training, & facilitation.
📅 Apply by 10/17
🔗http://bit.ly/4mRojgZ
This leadership role advances the UTC’s mission by guiding equity-centered practices, developing & implementing the agency’s strategic equity plan, & fostering an inclusive culture through coaching, training, & facilitation.
📅 Apply by 10/17
🔗http://bit.ly/4mRojgZ
October 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
We’re hiring an Equity Director!
This leadership role advances the UTC’s mission by guiding equity-centered practices, developing & implementing the agency’s strategic equity plan, & fostering an inclusive culture through coaching, training, & facilitation.
📅 Apply by 10/17
🔗http://bit.ly/4mRojgZ
This leadership role advances the UTC’s mission by guiding equity-centered practices, developing & implementing the agency’s strategic equity plan, & fostering an inclusive culture through coaching, training, & facilitation.
📅 Apply by 10/17
🔗http://bit.ly/4mRojgZ
💧 Cascadia Water’s proposed 75% revenue increase was rejected by regulators. Instead, a smaller increase was approved following a detailed review process.
➡️ More information: bit.ly/3VKmR52
➡️ More information: bit.ly/3VKmR52
October 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
💧 Cascadia Water’s proposed 75% revenue increase was rejected by regulators. Instead, a smaller increase was approved following a detailed review process.
➡️ More information: bit.ly/3VKmR52
➡️ More information: bit.ly/3VKmR52
📢The UTC adopts new rules for Integrated System Plans, combining gas & electric planning to meet clean-energy goals. PSE will file the first plan in 2027.
Learn more here: bit.ly/4nKw60W
Learn more here: bit.ly/4nKw60W
September 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
📢The UTC adopts new rules for Integrated System Plans, combining gas & electric planning to meet clean-energy goals. PSE will file the first plan in 2027.
Learn more here: bit.ly/4nKw60W
Learn more here: bit.ly/4nKw60W
🎉 Meet Michael Furze, the UTC’s new Policy Director!
With 16 years of experience in state and federal leadership, including the U.S. Department of Energy, Michael brings deep expertise in energy policy, reform, and implementation.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/429MLCR
With 16 years of experience in state and federal leadership, including the U.S. Department of Energy, Michael brings deep expertise in energy policy, reform, and implementation.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/429MLCR
September 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎉 Meet Michael Furze, the UTC’s new Policy Director!
With 16 years of experience in state and federal leadership, including the U.S. Department of Energy, Michael brings deep expertise in energy policy, reform, and implementation.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/429MLCR
With 16 years of experience in state and federal leadership, including the U.S. Department of Energy, Michael brings deep expertise in energy policy, reform, and implementation.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/429MLCR
🚦UTC approves $25,000 for rail safety at the SR 20 crossing near Usk, Pend Oreille County.
Upgrades will fix drainage & roadway dip hazards for drivers, buses, and emergency responders. Construction planned summer 2026.
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4n7s2YU
Upgrades will fix drainage & roadway dip hazards for drivers, buses, and emergency responders. Construction planned summer 2026.
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4n7s2YU
September 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🚦UTC approves $25,000 for rail safety at the SR 20 crossing near Usk, Pend Oreille County.
Upgrades will fix drainage & roadway dip hazards for drivers, buses, and emergency responders. Construction planned summer 2026.
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4n7s2YU
Upgrades will fix drainage & roadway dip hazards for drivers, buses, and emergency responders. Construction planned summer 2026.
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4n7s2YU
📢Tell us what you think. Federal policy changes could affect utility projects and customer bills. We are asking regulated utilities and stakeholders to share specific, workable ideas that use expiring clean-energy tax credits.
🔗More here: bit.ly/4mhXylA
🔗More here: bit.ly/4mhXylA
September 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
📢Tell us what you think. Federal policy changes could affect utility projects and customer bills. We are asking regulated utilities and stakeholders to share specific, workable ideas that use expiring clean-energy tax credits.
🔗More here: bit.ly/4mhXylA
🔗More here: bit.ly/4mhXylA
📢 The UTC is holding a virtual public comment hearing on Avista Utilities' proposed temporary electric rate increase.
🗓 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
💻 Share your comments online or by phone
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4mc4658
🗓 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
💻 Share your comments online or by phone
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4mc4658
September 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
📢 The UTC is holding a virtual public comment hearing on Avista Utilities' proposed temporary electric rate increase.
🗓 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
💻 Share your comments online or by phone
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4mc4658
🗓 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
💻 Share your comments online or by phone
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4mc4658
Does someone you know need help staying connected? No one should be without voice or broadband service.📱
ℹ️ Help your network stay in contact with emergency services, community resources, and friends and family with info on the Lifeline program at www.lifelinesupport.org.
#LifelineAwarenessWeek
ℹ️ Help your network stay in contact with emergency services, community resources, and friends and family with info on the Lifeline program at www.lifelinesupport.org.
#LifelineAwarenessWeek
September 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Does someone you know need help staying connected? No one should be without voice or broadband service.📱
ℹ️ Help your network stay in contact with emergency services, community resources, and friends and family with info on the Lifeline program at www.lifelinesupport.org.
#LifelineAwarenessWeek
ℹ️ Help your network stay in contact with emergency services, community resources, and friends and family with info on the Lifeline program at www.lifelinesupport.org.
#LifelineAwarenessWeek
During #DigitalConnectivity & #LifelineAwarenessWeek, share information on #phone & #broadband assistance to everyone who may need help! LifelineSupport.org
#NLAW
#NLAW
September 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
During #DigitalConnectivity & #LifelineAwarenessWeek, share information on #phone & #broadband assistance to everyone who may need help! LifelineSupport.org
#NLAW
#NLAW
📢 The UTC is holding a virtual public comment hearing on Puget Sound Energy’s proposed electric and natural gas rate changes.
🗓 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
💻 Share your comments online or by phone
➡️ Learn more here: bit.ly/4mTTaKf
🗓 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
💻 Share your comments online or by phone
➡️ Learn more here: bit.ly/4mTTaKf
August 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
📢 The UTC is holding a virtual public comment hearing on Puget Sound Energy’s proposed electric and natural gas rate changes.
🗓 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
💻 Share your comments online or by phone
➡️ Learn more here: bit.ly/4mTTaKf
🗓 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
💻 Share your comments online or by phone
➡️ Learn more here: bit.ly/4mTTaKf
Big thanks to NW Natural for hosting UTC Director Jeff Killip, Commissioner Milt Doumit & our Energy Division at the Mist Underground Natural Gas Storage Facility! 🏭
We toured the site and discussed regional energy planning. ⚡🤝
We toured the site and discussed regional energy planning. ⚡🤝
August 20, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Big thanks to NW Natural for hosting UTC Director Jeff Killip, Commissioner Milt Doumit & our Energy Division at the Mist Underground Natural Gas Storage Facility! 🏭
We toured the site and discussed regional energy planning. ⚡🤝
We toured the site and discussed regional energy planning. ⚡🤝
On #811Day, let’s keep every job site safe.
Before you dig:
📞 Contact 811
✅ Wait for all utility responses
⚠️ Avoid costly damage and delays
Safe excavation protects crews, communities, and your bottom line. Learn more: digsafewa.com
#SafeDigging #UTCWA #DigSafeWA
Before you dig:
📞 Contact 811
✅ Wait for all utility responses
⚠️ Avoid costly damage and delays
Safe excavation protects crews, communities, and your bottom line. Learn more: digsafewa.com
#SafeDigging #UTCWA #DigSafeWA
August 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
On #811Day, let’s keep every job site safe.
Before you dig:
📞 Contact 811
✅ Wait for all utility responses
⚠️ Avoid costly damage and delays
Safe excavation protects crews, communities, and your bottom line. Learn more: digsafewa.com
#SafeDigging #UTCWA #DigSafeWA
Before you dig:
📞 Contact 811
✅ Wait for all utility responses
⚠️ Avoid costly damage and delays
Safe excavation protects crews, communities, and your bottom line. Learn more: digsafewa.com
#SafeDigging #UTCWA #DigSafeWA
Good neighbors look out for each other — and that includes calling 811 before you dig.
Make the call. Be a good neighbor. Dig safe. Contact 811.
Make the call. Be a good neighbor. Dig safe. Contact 811.
August 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Good neighbors look out for each other — and that includes calling 811 before you dig.
Make the call. Be a good neighbor. Dig safe. Contact 811.
Make the call. Be a good neighbor. Dig safe. Contact 811.
📢 It’s official: @governorferguson.bsky.social has proclaimed August 11 as 8-1-1 Day in Washington state!
A reminder to contact 811 before any digging to avoid damaging utility lines.
A reminder to contact 811 before any digging to avoid damaging utility lines.
August 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📢 It’s official: @governorferguson.bsky.social has proclaimed August 11 as 8-1-1 Day in Washington state!
A reminder to contact 811 before any digging to avoid damaging utility lines.
A reminder to contact 811 before any digging to avoid damaging utility lines.