WA UTC Recent Orders

Jeffries Construction LLC $1,000 Natural Gas Penalty Assessment

Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission assessed a $1,000 civil penalty against Jeffries Construction LLC for alleged violation of RCW 19.122 (Call Before You Dig requirements). Staff investigation resulted in formal case status. The penalty relates to natural gas underground utility safety regulations.

Sound Drilling LLC $7,000 Natural Gas Penalty Assessment

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has issued a $7,000 penalty assessment against Sound Drilling, LLC for alleged violations of RCW 19.122, Washington's underground utility damage prevention law. The case (Docket DG-260192) was filed on March 25, 2026, based on a staff investigation. The matter is now in Formal status, with $7,000 at stake for the drilling contractor.

True Scapes LLC $1,000 Natural Gas Excavation Penalty

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission assessed a $1,000 penalty against True Scapes, LLC for an alleged violation of RCW 19.122. The penalty stems from a staff investigation into the company's excavation practices related to underground natural gas utilities. The case (Docket DG-260184) was filed on March 24, 2026 and reached formal status on April 14, 2026.

Avista Corp. Colstrip Units 3 and 4 Tariff Revision - Schedule 99

The Washington UTC approved Avista Corporation's tariff revision to Schedule 99 (Colstrip Tracker) effective January 1, 2025. The revised tariff increases annual revenues by $18 million (2.7%) to reflect forecasted costs for Colstrip Units 3 and 4 for calendar year 2025. Rates are approved subject to refund pending the Commission's final determination of appropriate rates.

PacifiCorp seeks equity percentage below 44 percent

PacifiCorp d/b/a Pacific Power & Light Company filed a petition with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission seeking authority for its parent company to maintain a common equity percentage below 44 percent. The petition was filed on September 24, 2025, and assigned docket number UE-250727. The filing is currently in formal status with Thomas Klein assigned as lead staff.

$2,500 penalty against Provident Electric for gas violations

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission issued a $2,500 penalty assessment against Provident Electric Incorporated following a staff investigation for alleged violations of RCW 19.122, Washington's underground utility damage prevention law. The case (Docket DG-260135) was filed on March 3, 2026, and is being handled as a formal enforcement action under the Call Before You Dig Natural Gas program.

PacifiCorp Clean Energy Plan Investigation

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has opened Docket 250617 to investigate PacifiCorp's 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan. The company, doing business as Pacific Power & Light Company, filed its plan pursuant to state regulations, and the status is currently pending.

Northwest Natural Gas - Climate Commitment Act Recovery Mechanism Tariff Revision

The Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission (UTC) is reviewing a tariff revision filed by Northwest Natural Gas Company (NW Natural) for its Schedule 308, Washington Climate Commitment Act Recovery Mechanism. The filing, docketed as UG-260133, seeks approval to update the mechanism used to recover costs associated with purchasing allowances and decarbonization efforts required by the Climate Commitment Act.

Protective Order for Confidential Utility Information

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has issued a protective order governing the disclosure of confidential and highly confidential utility information in dockets UE-260005 and UG-260006. This order establishes protocols for accessing, reviewing, using, and disclosing sensitive information to protect competitive harm while facilitating the development of the evidentiary record.

Ezee Fiber Telecommunications Registration Case Closed

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has closed the registration case for Ezee Fiber Washington Assets, LLC (DBA Ezee Fiber). The case, UT-260146, involved a petition for registration and competitive classification.