Washington UTC Consumer News http://www.wutc.wa.gov/consumer News for consumers from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (beta) en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Lotus Domino 6.5 webmaster@wutc.wa.gov webmaster@wutc.wa.gov Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:01 PST Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:48:42 PDT 30 SaturdaySunday http://www.wutc.wa.gov/redesign2005/images/logo_wutc_rss.gif Washington UTC Consumer News http://www.wutc.wa.gov/consumer 9244 SEMINAR: Electricity's Current Challenges: Capital Investments, Renewables, Energy Efficiency, "Modern" IRP, and Transmissionhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/34E7EC04C36BCFD58825781F0000041ESEMINAR: Electricity's Current Challenges: Capital Investments, Renewables, Energy Efficiency, "Modern" IRP, and TransmissionWed, 16 Mar 2011 07:48:42 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/34E7EC04C36BCFD58825781F0000041E State utility staff reach settlement in Puget Sound Energy’s natural gas rate requesthttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/3645D1624358E7478825782A000319FCUTC invites public to March 1 meeting in OlympiaTue, 15 Mar 2011 16:39:13 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/3645D1624358E7478825782A000319FC State regulators approve agreement resolving violations with a Kent-based moverhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/37327308242A1B45882578320079EDEFTue, 15 Mar 2011 16:38:02 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/37327308242A1B45882578320079EDEF State invites public to comment on proposed CenturyLink-Qwest telephone mergerhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/954FDC6A4CB4044C8825780D007179EAMedia AdvisoryTue, 15 Mar 2011 16:30:04 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/954FDC6A4CB4044C8825780D007179EA Agreement with city of Enumclaw on gas system safety violations effective todayhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/C7000DC74268DEB388257633006EDC4BCity required to make safety improvements within two years Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:29:32 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/C7000DC74268DEB388257633006EDC4B State agrees to 1.8 percent increase in Puget Sound Energy’s natural gas rate requesthttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/80860CECB4FA195D88257854005F6072New rates will go into effect April 1Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:24:39 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/80860CECB4FA195D88257854005F6072 State approves CenturyLink-Qwest telephone mergerhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D3DDB0C3A0D7FD318825785300730102Combined company will serve 1.5 million telephone lines in WashingtonMon, 14 Mar 2011 14:08:00 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D3DDB0C3A0D7FD318825785300730102 State approves funds to improve safety at a railroad crossing in Tacomahttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/ACC30EB8800FA5E08825784E00603775Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:32:39 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/ACC30EB8800FA5E08825784E00603775 State approves funds to improve safety at a railroad crossing in Yakima Countyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/708A8395C408D5F78825784700812F51Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:34:49 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/708A8395C408D5F78825784700812F51 State approves funds to improve safety at a railroad crossing in Whitman Countyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/C2DE7335260D414F882578390065E2E2Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:38:15 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/C2DE7335260D414F882578390065E2E2 State fines Avista for misapplying low-income assistance to customers’ accountshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/06B61B217B0BE4E6882577FB007D89E0Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:01:32 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/06B61B217B0BE4E6882577FB007D89E0 State issues penalty against Clallam County water companyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/AB297E2430E6753D88257839005C8CE3Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:54:24 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/AB297E2430E6753D88257839005C8CE3 State utility staff recommend deep cuts in Pacific Power’s rate increase request http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/63E623BDE5B1F9D6882577B30072BFD7Public invited to Oct. 21 meeting in YakimaThu, 03 Feb 2011 10:22:21 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/63E623BDE5B1F9D6882577B30072BFD7 Avista electric and natural gas rate request settledhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/75DE81A16D6C64FE882577E0008196B6New rates to take effect Dec. 1Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:21:58 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/75DE81A16D6C64FE882577E0008196B6 Puget Sound Energy fined $104,300http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D79C2F78E30A997D882577BA00683AD6Company improperly handled accounts of disconnected customersThu, 03 Feb 2011 10:21:33 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D79C2F78E30A997D882577BA00683AD6 Puget Sound Energy electric customers to pay lower rates while natural gas rates increase slightlyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5F80E415359FF22D882577CA005DF86CNew rates go into effect Nov. 1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:20:45 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5F80E415359FF22D882577CA005DF86C Know what lies belowhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/E6A11640A6EBB705882577F300616EAEState pipeline maps available onlineThu, 03 Feb 2011 10:20:09 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/E6A11640A6EBB705882577F300616EAE State approves funds to improve rail safety in central Thurston Countyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5A3AE9E7FEE67160882577FB00621020Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:19:51 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5A3AE9E7FEE67160882577FB00621020 State regulators approve settlement to allow Puget Sound Energy’s system sale to Jefferson Co. PUDhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/160D81CC10C2AB8E8825782B00588992Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:12:30 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/160D81CC10C2AB8E8825782B00588992 State pipeline staff propose settlement in Avista’s response to 2008 Odessa gas explosionhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/0911E35496BD8CA888257811008290A8Company agrees to pay $200,000 fine for violating state pipeline safety rulesFri, 07 Jan 2011 15:50:35 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/0911E35496BD8CA888257811008290A8 UTC Commissioner Jones elected to leadership post on national regulatory panelhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7827B2D1E8A7C6B3882577DE007F4014Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:52:34 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7827B2D1E8A7C6B3882577DE007F4014 State staff propose numerous conditions on CenturyLink’s purchase of Qwest telephone lineshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/8CD7D773C6F75521882577AB007F1437Local phone rates won’t change; Internet service to expandMon, 03 Jan 2011 12:51:39 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/8CD7D773C6F75521882577AB007F1437 Puget Sound Energy to provide $8.8 million credit to customers http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/9E0B32C5303676FE88257809007DA026Credits go into effect Jan. 1Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:54:01 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/9E0B32C5303676FE88257809007DA026 State regulators order a Seattle moving company to shut down http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/45A384429E4A7BAE882577D70064E7C0Company assessed stiff penalty for operating without a valid permit Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:15:20 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/45A384429E4A7BAE882577D70064E7C0 Seattle-based McCloud Moving ordered to shut down http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/3D020F44D7222898882577D200653E07Company operated without a valid permit Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:14:47 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/3D020F44D7222898882577D200653E07 State approves rate decrease for Cascade Natural Gas customers http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/A6B45A4563EAAA82882577CA005F7450Lower rates due to continued drop in wholesale natural gas prices Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:14:06 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/A6B45A4563EAAA82882577CA005F7450 State approves funds to improve rail safety in Central Washingtonhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/71504E9A1EA35AC7882577D100750496Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:13:32 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/71504E9A1EA35AC7882577D100750496 State approves rate decrease for Northwest Natural Gas customers http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D8F82853C17E3A33882577CA005D51BELower rates due to continued drop in wholesale natural gas prices Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:13:08 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D8F82853C17E3A33882577CA005D51BE Regional power settlement nears completionhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/9C584EE6524324D388257799004EF87BParties reach Agreement in Principle for settling long-standing issue involving the economic benefits of the federal power system Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:30:56 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/9C584EE6524324D388257799004EF87B State approves slight rate increase for Avista Utilities electric and natural gas customershttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/FFC770B07881161D882577CA005EDCBANew rates go into effect Nov. 1Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:29:55 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/FFC770B07881161D882577CA005EDCBA State utility staff reach settlement in Avista’s electric and natural gas rate requesthttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/6B5E7C329CADD45A8825778A004F0FB3UTC invites public to Oct. 6 meeting in SpokaneThu, 02 Dec 2010 09:28:45 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/6B5E7C329CADD45A8825778A004F0FB3 State regulators impose stiff penalties and order an Olympia moving business to shut downhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/DED1522AFE163946882577AF0078CD77Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:41:33 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/DED1522AFE163946882577AF0078CD77 State regulators recommend steep penalties for Kent-based moving company’s violations http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/656A099F8219C477882577AF0077FF8FMon, 01 Nov 2010 10:41:09 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/656A099F8219C477882577AF0077FF8F Court enforces cease and desist order shutting down illegal Everett residential moverhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/370D00764C2EECB58825779E004FF5DDCompany fined $30,000 and banned from providing in-state residential moving servicesMon, 01 Nov 2010 10:40:43 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/370D00764C2EECB58825779E004FF5DD Can’t Pay Your Phone Bill?http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7CD06C866FCB8A8588257798004FFBFBTelephone Assistance Program Helps You “Stay Connected” Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:40:01 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7CD06C866FCB8A8588257798004FFBFB Free excavation safety trainings offered in Octoberhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/9723BC3D06A0DA8988257790007BDCADPreventing dig incidents protects public safety, property and utility servicesMon, 01 Nov 2010 10:39:38 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/9723BC3D06A0DA8988257790007BDCAD State approves funds to improve rail safety throughout Washingtonhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/096C8CD8DDB2C319882577840059F069Pend Oreille County to receive money to upgrade 24 rail crossingsMon, 04 Oct 2010 12:40:23 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/096C8CD8DDB2C319882577840059F069 State pipeline staff propose Avista face penalties in response to Odessa gas explosion http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/0B5A5228AB478CA88825773C006EF622Company could receive $1.1 million fine for violating state pipeline safety rulesMon, 04 Oct 2010 12:37:57 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/0B5A5228AB478CA88825773C006EF622 On 8-11 remember to call 811 before you dighttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/663C8DB536442FD988257774005DD15EUtility locates must be requested at least two business days before digging startsMon, 04 Oct 2010 12:36:38 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/663C8DB536442FD988257774005DD15E Regulatory staff recommend Qwest be penalized for consumer protection violationshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5DC700076D1B7B6C8825771B006E7C46Company faces stiff fine for repeatedly disobeying state rules Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:43:33 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5DC700076D1B7B6C8825771B006E7C46 Consumer Alert: Don’t make a move with an illegal companyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/E7BE3D6301F3C42F8825772000650586Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:41:04 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/E7BE3D6301F3C42F8825772000650586 State approves funds to improve rail safety near Eastern Washington Universityhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/568C12731EEB018B88257722005C3070Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:44:33 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/568C12731EEB018B88257722005C3070 State approves funds to improve rail safety in Thurston Countyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/0B191616D453422F88257722005CB370Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:44:06 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/0B191616D453422F88257722005CB370 Commission grants small electric and natural gas rate increase to Puget Sound Energyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/07F06A1CF842F5CB882576F9005EB7ECNew rates to take effect April 7Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:43:22 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/07F06A1CF842F5CB882576F9005EB7EC State regulators approve Verizon sale to Frontier Communications with numerous conditionshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/BD97957114A730D4882577070078F3D2Internet service to expand and local phone rates to remain the same at least three yearsTue, 24 Aug 2010 10:42:50 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/BD97957114A730D4882577070078F3D2 Commission clarifies electric rate increase for Puget Sound Energyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/A40E5A018CD3337C882576FE00824D97Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:41:54 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/A40E5A018CD3337C882576FE00824D97 State approves funds to improve rail safety in Clark Countyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/B49CB7684EA9696288257714005C21EFWed, 23 Jun 2010 12:57:16 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/B49CB7684EA9696288257714005C21EF State approves funds to improve rail safety in Tacomahttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5E7688C9AD3F980988257706005B1C75Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:56:54 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5E7688C9AD3F980988257706005B1C75 Energy companies rise to top of consumer complaint list http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/8C0486D8CBAEB81D882576E00062317CComplaints against telephone companies drop to second Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:56:13 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/8C0486D8CBAEB81D882576E00062317C State approves funds to improve rail safety in Spokane Valleyhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/96083E112B613B6A882576F1006002F8Tue, 11 May 2010 13:04:09 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/96083E112B613B6A882576F1006002F8