Pacific Power Customer Bills to Fall 7.9%
Washington regulators approved a rate decrease for Pacific Power customers, scheduled to take effect November 7.
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Washington Utilities News
In Washington, utilities news means electric, gas and water rates, infrastructure investments and grid reliability. This page covers regulation, utility projects and the management of regional resource networks.
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November 5, 2026
Washington Relaxes Rebuilding Energy Rules After FiresAn emergency rule lets homeowners rebuild after disasters under older, looser energy codes while the state weighs stricter efficiency standards.
November 3, 2026
Court Weighs Challenge to Horse Heaven Hills WindfarmWashington's Supreme Court has yet to rule on a lawsuit contesting state approval of the proposed wind project near Finley.
October 30, 2026
Washington Business Groups Seek Energy Cost ReliefBusiness organizations are calling on state lawmakers to reform energy permitting and reduce operational cost burdens.
October 23, 2026
Public Agencies Spend $15 Million on Dam StudiesState and federal agencies have funded multiple investigations into the potential breaching of four lower Snake River dams.
October 15, 2026
Candidate Pushes for Public Utility Power in WashingtonJamie Keenan-DeVargas campaigns to shift Puget Sound Energy customers to community-owned utility districts.
October 14, 2026
Standard Solar Acquired Two Washington Power ProjectsThe company purchased solar projects in Connell and Othello to boost regional energy production.
October 13, 2026
Puget Sound Energy Secured $40M Grant for Grid ProjectThe funding supports a $80.4 million initiative to upgrade Washington electric transmission infrastructure.
October 9, 2026
Public Works Board Awarded $214 Million in Infrastructure FundsThe Washington state board provided grants and loans to 65 local governments for key utility and road projects.
October 9, 2026
Public Works Board Awarded Infrastructure LoansThe board approved $18.4 million in low-interest funding for three key projects across Washington state.
October 5, 2026
Washington Finalized Lower Snake River Dam StudyState officials have drafted a transportation report examining potential impacts of removing four regional dams.
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Coverage takes in rate increase requests, state regulatory oversight, infrastructure modernization and grid failures during extreme weather. It spans from the urban centers to the rural communities served by these networks. Access to high-speed internet and the transition to renewable energy are current forces shaping how utilities operate across the state. Regulatory decisions and the aging state of transmission lines remain the most frequent drivers of utility news.