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 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PST Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:31:46 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 Suncadia Water Company, L.L.C., UW-081226http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/01CE002502228260882574890072046DTariff Revision FilingThu, 02 Oct 2008 12:31:46 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/01CE002502228260882574890072046D Increases in wholesale natural gas costs lead to Puget Sound Energy rate hikehttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/778A09422881032D882574CF005CF6E7Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:13:23 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/778A09422881032D882574CF005CF6E7 Natural Gas Situationhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/514A2AABBE635F5B882569BA0082E42FAnswers to frequently asked questions about recent energy developments.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:47:36 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/514A2AABBE635F5B882569BA0082E42F "Saving Energy" consumer guidehttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7A671B7CF6C74832882570570076F7CATue, 16 Sep 2008 08:53:15 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7A671B7CF6C74832882570570076F7CA Commission adopts new rules eliminating price lists for telecommunications companieshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/B03E3B11A4CF76268825716500717774Changes in Telecommunications price list requirements.Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:47:32 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/B03E3B11A4CF76268825716500717774 State to hold public hearing on proposed Pacific Power settlement http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/B1A78FDEC8F8131A882574C00054CB39Public meeting on Sept. 25Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:31:58 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/B1A78FDEC8F8131A882574C00054CB39 State holds three public hearings on Puget Sound Energy’s proposed merger and rate-increase requests http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7D49C825709703BB8825744100568964Public also invited to informal open house meeting on May 28 in WoodinvilleTue, 09 Sep 2008 15:49:39 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7D49C825709703BB8825744100568964 State regulators OK short-term electric-bill reductions after BPA resumes some paymentshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/9824B270A3D1257D882574270076A4D1BPA credit temporarily reinstated for PSE and Avista customersTue, 09 Sep 2008 15:48:05 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/9824B270A3D1257D882574270076A4D1 State levies $1.25 million penalty against Puget Sound Energy for faulty pipeline safety recordshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7BF2E405148BE6E288257420007F48A0Utility concedes contractor’s fraudulent record-keeping Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:47:33 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7BF2E405148BE6E288257420007F48A0 Commission to hold three trainings for in-state moving companies to learn new ruleshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/EFDBCEDECFB3CD2888257403005C7050Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:47:05 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/EFDBCEDECFB3CD2888257403005C7050 State holds two public hearings on Avista’s proposed rate-increase request http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/2C5F724C9942BCBE882574B9005459A6Two Avista public meetings in Eastern WashingtonWed, 03 Sep 2008 08:27:49 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/2C5F724C9942BCBE882574B9005459A6 Roche Harbor Water Company, UW-080956http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/AB9462CF1DC4DED48825748900624965Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:59:24 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/AB9462CF1DC4DED48825748900624965 Open Meetings - How you can get involvedhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/2B9DEF02A686672F8825721B008053FFOpen Meeting ProcessTue, 26 Aug 2008 13:28:42 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/2B9DEF02A686672F8825721B008053FF Managing Your Electric and Natural Gas Billshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/C3232151C0174D978825721B007D7E81Billing TipsTue, 26 Aug 2008 13:27:21 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/C3232151C0174D978825721B007D7E81 Local Calling Areashttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/AE104F45B20209288825722E000595D2Explanation of local calling and extended area serviceTue, 26 Aug 2008 13:24:15 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/AE104F45B20209288825722E000595D2 Roche Harbor Water Company, UW-080562http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/2160D2C18BD3842788257439008381C8Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:03:54 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/2160D2C18BD3842788257439008381C8 State Announces Puget Sound Energy Hearing Schedulehttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7B12DDB3385B7E2F88257496007D5FEBWed, 30 Jul 2008 16:13:01 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7B12DDB3385B7E2F88257496007D5FEB State officials urge caution at railroad crossingshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/ECADC806539C5ED488257479005F282FWed, 30 Jul 2008 15:58:37 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/ECADC806539C5ED488257479005F282F Utilities commission fines AT&T for overcharging inmates’ phone callshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D24E2F6BADE9F94A882573D30057918BOffenders’ families to receive refunds for paying higher phone rates at two state prisonsTue, 01 Jul 2008 10:24:15 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D24E2F6BADE9F94A882573D30057918B State to hold two public meetings on proposal to close Hickox Rd. railroad crossing in Mount Vernonhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/8DE9D21764914A63882573B700743D30Fri, 16 May 2008 13:48:52 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/8DE9D21764914A63882573B700743D30 State approves lower-than-requested rate hike for Avista’s electric and natural gas customershttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/96805A2B4785D557882573B60068A65FNew rates go into effect Jan. 1 Fri, 16 May 2008 13:48:25 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/96805A2B4785D557882573B60068A65F Commission cuts natural gas rates for customers of three companies in Washington http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/494DEDE92281C61E8825737E005DC5ADPGA approvalTue, 08 Apr 2008 13:25:59 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/494DEDE92281C61E8825737E005DC5AD Commission approves cut in natural-gas bills for Puget Sound Energy’s customershttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/07EFA3D70E9004FA882573620064C824purchased gas adjustmentTue, 08 Apr 2008 13:24:44 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/07EFA3D70E9004FA882573620064C824 UTC's Water Conservation Resourceshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/3AC2D49B2B28BC5588256A2900717041Consumer page bringing together information on water conservation Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:14:02 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/3AC2D49B2B28BC5588256A2900717041 UTC to review Puget Sound Energy general rate increasehttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/E8D6EC50F2AC9FBD8825711E0062A9C0Commission will decide on PSE request for $148.8 million in additional electricity revenues, $51.3 million in gas. Docket Nos. 060266, 060267Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:13:52 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/E8D6EC50F2AC9FBD8825711E0062A9C0 State approves Puget Sound Energy’s request to raise rates to cover power-supply costshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/778EAB5A8FC241918825732B007B8435New rates take effect Sept. 1Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:48:15 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/778EAB5A8FC241918825732B007B8435 State regulators conditionally approve plan to give Qwest more pricing flexibilityhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/596D1CE90D3EECE4882573230051CE10Qwest Alternative Form of Regulation news releaseTue, 27 Nov 2007 13:47:31 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/596D1CE90D3EECE4882573230051CE10 Verizon local phone rates increase http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/6BB70B50036DC5A7882573070062ECA1Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:47:01 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/6BB70B50036DC5A7882573070062ECA1 Washington state leads nation in households connected to the telephone networkhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/99374C795B6715358825730D0079889FTue, 27 Nov 2007 13:45:17 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/99374C795B6715358825730D0079889F State regulators approve utilities’ requests to end federal power credit on customers’ billshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/EEF406F2EE34833D882572F2006EFE35Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:44:16 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/EEF406F2EE34833D882572F2006EFE35 Water Company Surchargeshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5AC82D1BEDD1F6BE88256E54006E8450Frequently ask questions about surcharges by UTC regulated water companies Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:15:21 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5AC82D1BEDD1F6BE88256E54006E8450 July 2007 News & Viewshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/805D590E8D35B95888257316006A235DQuarterly NewsletterThu, 12 Jul 2007 12:26:43 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/805D590E8D35B95888257316006A235D UTC ok's $1.25 million public purpose fund from Verizon-MCI mergerhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/247E9BA5666329058825701500809483Settlement conditions help ensure that merger is in the public interest. Docket No. 050814Mon, 14 May 2007 14:15:39 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/247E9BA5666329058825701500809483 Surge Suppressionhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7C528B25B3AD50BF882572CF006D287AGeneral Info on How to Protect Against Electrical SurgesFri, 04 May 2007 14:06:38 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7C528B25B3AD50BF882572CF006D287A April 2007 News & Viewshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/9D3FA70C8F139381882572B900504A21Quarterly NewsletterTue, 10 Apr 2007 07:40:46 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/9D3FA70C8F139381882572B900504A21 State regulators’ decision postpones need for additional area code in Eastern Washingtonhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/CFA164F1BD3A2AB6882572AC0070385E509 area code expected to last until at least 2011Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/CFA164F1BD3A2AB6882572AC0070385E UTC report of utilities' performance during December 2006 windstormshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/F6162B6B5171DD02882572AC005165B2Windstorm report 2007Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/F6162B6B5171DD02882572AC005165B2 State penalizes Puget Sound Energy $995,000 for illegal release of private customer datahttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/BF76A2EF38C0185B8825726B00760457Sharing customer information with outside marketing firm violates privacy rulesThu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/BF76A2EF38C0185B8825726B00760457 State regulators suspend, fine Lynnwood moving company for fraudulent sales-tax collectionhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/B5062C6F4621E82C8825726F005F8233Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/B5062C6F4621E82C8825726F005F8233 UTC staff & PSE reach settlement on customer privacy investigation http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/6107696C5A69F5DC882571FE00664D8BPress Release for Oct. 5, 2006Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:32:03 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/6107696C5A69F5DC882571FE00664D8B Gas Line Location Exemption From Public Disclosurehttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/BF1C9185510321FB88257267005B5372Pipeline SafetyThu, 18 Jan 2007 08:42:17 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/BF1C9185510321FB88257267005B5372 Interest rates on customer deposits held by utilitieshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/00679040C19A310388256C3F00806E1EInterest rate that regulated utilities must pay on customer depositsWed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/00679040C19A310388256C3F00806E1E UTC Quarterly News & Views (January 2007)http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/3A58F987DCC8BBB0882572610000D211Quarterly NewsletterFri, 12 Jan 2007 07:25:26 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/3A58F987DCC8BBB0882572610000D211 Wireless calls to Mexico to Cost Morehttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5FF28051FBCAC2178825720D006289B0Consumer AlertFri, 20 Oct 2006 11:14:02 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5FF28051FBCAC2178825720D006289B0 Commission Defers Investigation of Alleged Release of Phone Records to NSAhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/75E1F1B2A4BF61D0882571F6007EB327Release of Private Phone RecordsWed, 27 Sep 2006 16:18:11 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/75E1F1B2A4BF61D0882571F6007EB327 PSE's Natural Gas Rate Increase Approvedhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/3349F467945D8C79882571F6005FE028PSE's PGAWed, 27 Sep 2006 10:34:33 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/3349F467945D8C79882571F6005FE028 Electricity Costs to Increasehttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/62284455F8AE366F882571F5007B36E7Energy bills to rise after BPA reduces credit to investor-owned utilitiesTue, 26 Sep 2006 15:32:39 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/62284455F8AE366F882571F5007B36E7 Cingular Wireless Offers Lifeline Planhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/CE24A05E60F2CF3B882571EA005E8C59Low Income Program Offered by CingularFri, 15 Sep 2006 10:22:00 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/CE24A05E60F2CF3B882571EA005E8C59 Give Your Appliances a Vacation Toohttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/F49AE5C0061C11CA882571DB0081F182Energy Saving and Safety TipsThu, 31 Aug 2006 16:42:27 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/F49AE5C0061C11CA882571DB0081F182 How to participate in an Open Meeting over the Phonehttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/2B4A32BDD81F8A978825719500514929Instructions on using the UTC's Conference Bridge Line during an Open MeetingWed, 02 Aug 2006 16:15:55 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/2B4A32BDD81F8A978825719500514929