Energy & Utilities

American Disposal Company Tariff Revision

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is reviewing a tariff revision request from American Disposal Company, Inc. d/b/a Vashon Disposal. The company seeks to remove customer-owned can service and replace it with company-owned containers, with no associated rate changes. The filing was made on January 29, 2026, and is pending.

CPUC Awards $3.29M for Digital Literacy and Broadband Access

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved $3.29 million in grants from the California Advanced Services Fund to support 21 projects aimed at expanding digital literacy training and public broadband access across the state. These grants will fund initiatives serving an estimated 16,145 Californians in underserved communities.

PacifiCorp Petition for Accounting Order on Evaluator Costs

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is processing a petition from PacifiCorp (Pacific Power & Light Company) for an accounting order. The petition seeks approval to defer independent evaluator costs related to the 2025 Washington-situs Request for Proposals. The case is currently pending.

Klickitat County Solid Waste Plan Docket

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has opened a docket for Klickitat County's preliminary Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. The commission will provide comments on the potential cost impact to customers of regulated solid waste collection companies.

City of Wenatchee Petition for Railroad Warning Device Modification

The City of Wenatchee has filed a petition with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to modify railroad warning devices at the 9th Street Crossing. The petition was filed on July 15, 2022, and is currently in a formal status.

Murrey's Disposal Tariff Revisions Seeking Additional Revenue

Murrey's Disposal Company, Inc. has filed tariff revisions with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) seeking to increase annual revenue by approximately $950,000. The proposed revisions are necessary to recover increased disposal fees at the Pierce County Recycling, Composting and Disposal facility.

FERC Corrects Zero-Based Budgeting Regulations

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a correction to its regulations concerning the implementation of Executive Order on Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting. This correction is effective February 6, 2026, and pertains to Docket No. RM25-14-000.

FERC Final Rule: Removal of Construction Activity Limits Pending Rehearing

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a final rule removing regulations that limited authorizations for construction activities pending rehearing. This rule, effective November 10, 2025, impacts energy companies by removing prior limitations on construction permits.

Proposed Rule: NEPA Categorical Exclusion for Water Power License Terminations

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed a rule to expand the categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for certain terminations or revocations of water power licenses and exemptions. This proposed rule is open for public comment until March 26, 2026.